Rouchel ran out victors, chasing down 229 in a touch over 30 overs, showing everyone why they are placed second on the table after ten rounds.

Matthew Langan did his best to cause an upset for the visitors, notching up 71 in a clinical performance that looked match winning at the time, but here enter Nate Atkinson.

The Rouchel opener managed an outstanding knock of 125 not out as his side breezed home in a boundary ridden affair that has kept them in touch with top spot.

Andrew Clydsdale also continued his strong form with 59, before he was dismissed by Brady Roser, who took one of just three wickets with the other two being claimed by Shane Davis.

The extraordinary match sees the highly talented Bunnan languishing down in seventh place, but in a season as tight as this one, it’s not difficult to see them making up six points in the eight matches left to come.

They will have competition though with the Belmore Bulls snapping away at their heels after picking up another victory over Aberdeen at the weekend.

Michael Davidson starred in that match, with a team high score of 36, and a highly impressive haul of 4 for 14 with ball in hand.

The Aberdeen bowlers worked well as a unit but not one of them was able to truly get on top of the opposition batters, as all six wickets were claimed by separate bowlers.

The Bulls now find themselves just eight points shy of a coveted top four spot, but will have to fight past a strong field to make up adequate ground.

In other results, Bushrangers proved to have too much fire power for Brook Blue, Murrurundi crushed Brook Silver who managed just 22, and Merriwa continued their unbeaten home record with a 39 run win over Belltrees.