BANBURY’S 100 per cent start to the Division 1 season came to an end as they drew at Oxfordshire rivals Great & Little Tew.

And only a stubborn tenth-wicket stand from Banbury denied the hosts from winning the game.

After being put into bat, Tew’s top order laid down a solid platform.

Joe White top-scored with 59, ably supported by Jordan Garrett (48) and Dain Moreton (33) to keep the home side’s innings moving.

Luke Ryan (4-45) ripped out the middle order cheaply, but Tew were not dismissed until the 64th over, when they had reached 216.

Banbury’s reply was built around Kurtis Patterson (92 not out).

But aside from a third-wicket stand worth 61 with skipper Lloyd Sabin, the visitors struggled to stick around with the Australian.

Andy Harris (5-65) left them on the brink of defeat at 169-9, before No 11 Bradley Taylor survived 18 balls as they finished on 183-9.

Despite losing their perfect record, Sabin’s men actually improved their position at the top, thanks to Henley losing to Finchampstead.