In a match that will be etched in the annals of Thames Valley Cricket League history, Decland Farland delivered a masterclass in spin bowling to secure a resounding 9-wicket victory over Marlow CC 1st XI at The Brakspear Ground.

Henley captain Euan Brock won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that proved inspired as Marlow's innings unraveled in dramatic fashion. The visitors were skittled for a paltry 68 in just 14.2 overs, with extras contributing a hefty 18 runs to their total. Graeme Paskins top-scored with 26, providing brief resistance, but the rest of the lineup crumbled under pressure.

The hero of the day was Henley's Declan Farland, who produced an extraordinary spell of spin bowling, finishing with figures of 10 wickets for 9 runs in 7.2 overs, Farland single-handedly dismantled Marlow's batting order. He struck early, removing opener Mo Arabi caught first ball of the innings, and continued his rampage with a flurry of wickets: Gary Lines (lbw for 3), Hamza Arif (caught for 0), Huraira Arif (bowled for 4), Jake Jackson (bowled for 0), Phil Lines (caught for 0), Sam Geary (lbw for 9), Peter Dickenson (bowled for 7), Paskins (bowled for 26), and finally Felix Johnston (bowled for 0).

Farland's figures that stand are the best ever recorded in Thames Valley League history, surpassing any previous benchmarks in the competition.

Chasing a modest 69, Henley's reply was swift and clinical, reaching the target in just 10.5 overs with nine wickets in hand. Opener Ajmal Safi anchored the innings with an unbeaten 38, while captain Euan Brock smashed a quickfire 25 not out. The pair added an unbroken 54 for the second wicket in 38 balls after Charlie Hunt fell early, caught for 2 off Hamza Arif. Marlow's bowlers struggled for control, with Hamza Arif (5 overs, 1-25) claiming the only wicket.