Affected by a string of absences of their first choice players, Vale fielded an inexperienced side and their lack of batting cost them dearly in this Chess Valley League first division encounter.

Set a total of 250 to win, Vale were in a healthy position at the halfway stage - but lost wickets at regular intervals after that and ultimately suffered their second successive defeat.

Whilst Benjamin Lederman (62) was at the crease, Vale stood a chance - but his departure left the tail too much to do.

Steven Allweis (34) gave Vale a glimmer of hope as he struck a series of lusty blows late on, but it was not quite enough to help LMV over the finishing line.

Earlier in the day, Lederman had also played his part with the ball. He picked up three wickets, and elder brother Neil one, as Vale bowled admirably in challenging conditions.

Maccabiah junior Toby Michaels impressed and grabbed a wicket with a well-flighted leg-spinner, but Radlett's opener carried his bat to make an unbeaten 126 as he powered his side to an ultimately winning total of 249.

CHESS VALLEY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE TABLE

1. Finchley Pl. 4, W. 4, Pts. 16

2. Brondesbury Pl. 5, W. 4, Pts. 16

3. Harrow Town Pl. 5, W. 3, Pts. 16

4. London Maccabi Vale Pl. 6, W. 3, Pts. 11

5. UCS Old Boys Pl. 7, W. 1, Pts. 8

6. Radlett Pl. 6, W. 1, Pts. 6

7. Harrow St. Mary's Pl. 6, W. 2, Pts. 3

8. Watford Town Pl. 5, W. 0, Pts. -5