DINTON seconds were condemned to an eight-wicket defeat by Andover in Regional Division 4 North West.

Andover struck early as opener Tom Patrick gloved behind in the second over off George Bulpitt (2-18).

Nick Gale joined his Dinton skipper Rich Cridge and the pair added 25 before Phil Cox (2-28) removed Cridge with the score on 25.

From here, the innings stuttered along as a succession of batsmen made starts but failed to go on to make telling contributions.

Dinton needed quick wickets if they had any hope of victory.

In response, Andover's Tom Scott knocked 32 not out and Will Turner 31 not out to get over the line with eight wickets and eight overs spare.