After the hosts chose to bat, St Mary Bourne posted a challenging 258-7 from their 45 overs. Rory Butler was the standout performer with the ball, returning excellent figures of 3-30 from nine overs, while Andy Pearce claimed 2-26 and Luke Pearce and James Craig picked up a wicket apiece.

Alton's reply got off to a flying start thanks to Nuwan Kodithuwakku, whose explosive 96 from just 63 balls included 11 fours and six sixes. After his dismissal with the score on 187, Alex Pearce continued the charge with a superb 92 from 69 deliveries, striking 10 fours and five sixes.
With the top order doing the bulk of the work, Nathan Vincent finished unbeaten on 24 as Alton raced to 263-5 in just 32.2 overs, sealing a comprehensive victory with more than 12 overs to spare.