Hartley Country Club lost crucial ground to leaders Bromley in the Shepherd Neame Kent League Premier Division title race following their surprise one-wicket defeat at Bickley Park on Saturday.

Hartley’s isnnings was in serious trouble at 82-6 but Scott McKechnie’s 78 proved invaluable before they were dismissed for 199.

Park middle-order batsman Chris Coulson hit an unbeaten 68 in guiding his side to a victory – and left Hartley trailing Bromley by 14 points.

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