Berkshire batted positively, Fray (57*) and night watchman Patel (78*), added another 140 runs in 22 overs before declaring at 153-1. Berkshire forfeited batting bonus points in order to go for an outright win. But again the rain, which finally ended play, denied them the opportunity of a final assault on the Welsh bowling.

Wales were reduced to 119-9 off 42.1 overs before a declaration at tea left Berkshire a target of 240 to win in just 28 overs. Theunisson got his due reward in their second innings taking 4-42 with a fine spell of bowling and Denning once again, gave it everything.

Berkshire take 4 bowling points from the game to Wales's 2 batting points.

Hardly just reward for a side that had played such positive cricket only to be thwarted by the elements. Eight hours play had been lost up until the start of play on the final day.

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