BASINGSTOKE & North Hants advanced to the Southern Premier League T20 Cup quarter-finals.

Brad Neal starred in a seven-run win over South Wilts in a rain shortened affair at Bemerton.

Neal was top scorer with 46 runs and took two wickets, aiding in Basingstoke's successful defence of 94-6 in a second-round tie shortened to 12 overs.

He later took 2-23 as South Wilts replied with 87-5.

Basingstoke's Premier Division match scheduled against Bournemouth was called off due to severe rainfall.