Dartford top-scorer Ron Turner looks for more runs against Harvel in Saturday's Shepherd Neame Kent League fixture

Harvel maintained their promotion bid in Shepherd Neame Kent League Division 2 with a four-wicket win over Dartford on Saturday.

Tail-ender Sam Jewiss contributed a stubborn 24 to hold up Harvel before Dartford were all out for 140. Opener Ron Turner top-scored with 33.

Harvel opener Dushanthaajana Ranatunga hit a half-century that powered his side to 141-6.

Despite a resilient 45 not out from middle-order batsman Ian Harkins, Gravesend slipped to a seven-wicket defeat in Division 3 against High Halstow.

Gravesend were all out for 144. When High Halstow replied, opener Brett Smith hit an unbeaten 63 as they reached the required amount off 38.2 overs.

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