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Heroics on show as Scorpions hit the top

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ALL-ROUNDER David Clifton-James led Scorpions to a four-wicket victory over Vagabonds, lifting them to the top of the Sunday League standings at Mission Road yesterday.

Clifton-James snapped up six wickets and scored 79 as Scorpions took over at the top from Templars.

Vagabonds had set Scorpions a difficult target, scoring 284 for nine in 50 overs.

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Vagabonds were indebted to a 191-run sixth-wicket stand from century-maker Anthony Williams and Ravi Sujanani. Williams made 117 and Sujanani scored 84 and the pair rescued the Vagabonds' innings, which was tottering at 79 for five.

Clifton-James took six for 29 in eight overs.

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He then joined Bob Stiller and Matthew Johnson in helping Scorpions to their target. Stiller hit 92, but Johnson's heroics ensured victory for Scorpions.

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