Hungerford's charge hampered by injury and suspension

Hungerford's bid to make the early pace in Southern Electric Premier League, Division 3 has received a double setback, with skipper Owen Dawkins injured and opening bowler Jason Williams banned.

The Berkshire club could be without captain Dawkins, a former MCC Young Professional, for the remainder of the season after the all-rounder broke his wrist playing for Wales MC against Wiltshire last weekend.

Bowling his off-spin, Dawkins was hit on the wrist by a blistering drive and currently has his arm in plaster.

Jason Williams has been banned for three matches by the Premier League following abusive remarks made to an umpire in a Division 3 match at New Milton earlier in the season.

The Berkshire club, who visit Ventnor tomorrow, have imposed internal disciplinary measures against the bowler.

Hungerford lie joint second in SPL3 after winning both of their completed matches, although they were saved by the rain in the subsequently abandoned match at Fernhill.

Trojans, also on 42 points, visit Paultons, while Winchester KS, near enough back to full strength, will be confident of ruining Havant II's unbeaten start, even though they have lost their last two games.

Havant first team captain Paul Gover plays against WKS as he is unable to play all day.

The return of students Chris Yates, who captains Cardiff University, and Nick Morant at bottom club South Wilts II should boost Rowledge's prospects of a third successive win.

But a hamstring injury has sidelined former Reigate Priory seamer Simon Bonser, who will be a spectator at Bemerton, alongside injured teenage wicketkeeper Ian Metcalfe.

Hambledon, who successfully chased amassive 280-5 to beat Hook & Newnham Basics last week, face a testing visit to unbeaten Alton, who are among the prime promotion contenders.

Ryan Beck returns to the New Milton fold as the Fernhill club bid to break their duck against Portsmouth II.

Struggling Flamingo plan a top-order batting shake up in a bid to put more runs on the board in a vital match at Hook & Newnham Basics, who have also suffered three defeats.

One-time Hook left-hander Mike Foster makes a nostalgic return to his old club.