Rosser claimed 3-12 with the ball before scoring 26 runs.

Batting first, Reedy Creek were soon in trouble as Cambridge’s opening bowler Matt Clarke snared two early wickets.

Some determined batting by Ace Matthews and Scott Knights added useful runs before Reedy Creek lost seven batsmen for low scores.

Rosser and Anthony Heraghty were the chief destroyers for the Cats.

It took a defiant last wicket partnership of 27 runs by seasoned campaigners Trevor Chatman and Michael Ostler to boost boost Reedy Creek’s tally to 88 before Clarke claimed his fourth wicket to end the innings.

Some keen judges suggested Trevor Chatman’s powerful straight drive was reminiscent of AB De Villiers at his best.

Shane Hodges and Andrew Johns had to fully apply themselves against some good bowling from Reedy Creek speedster Brent Tucker when the Cats started their run chase.

Rosser (3 fours) was able to steer Cambridge to a seven wicket victory with Hodges demonstrating how full concentration and a sound defensive technique can blunt good bowling.

Scores were as follows:

Reedy Creek 88 in 31.2 overs (Ace Matthews 27, Trevor Chatman 16no, Scott Knights 15, Matthew Clarke 4-24 off 8.2 overs, Cameron Rosser 3-12 off 6 overs, Anthony Heraghty 3-24 off 10 overs)

lost to Cambridge 3-90 off 18.2 overs (Shane Hodges 33no, Cameron Rosser 26, Andrew Johns 11, George Green 1-3, Scott Knights 1-1).

Cambridge (five points) defeated Reedy Creek (no points) by seven wickets.