Sandwich second team opener Kevin Beaumont on the defensive against Hartley 2nd

Opener Craig Snell cracked 77 as Sandwich Town made it three wins in a row with a five-wicket success over Orpington in Shepherd Neame Kent League Division 1.

The promotion-chasers restricted the visitors to 190-7 before cruising to their target with more than 10 overs to spare. Vihaul Singh added 34 and David Draper 29not.

Sandwich are now second, 35 points behind leaders Lordswood.

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