Venki starts positively, opening up for the 1st XI after an absence of a season.

Dave Hinnigans shared in a 100 run partnership with Venki as the E-Unit accelerated the run rate.

Venki goes on the attack as he eases past his centuary.

Meanwhile, on the 3rd XI square, John Street is back in action after missing a season with injury.

Finally dismissed for 174, a divisional record, he acknowledges the deserved applause.

Adam Herron, Venki and Tim Beeden are a picture of concentration in the slip cordon, but very little came their way thanks to an excellent batting strip.

Gavin Mardell showing a rare lighter side after taking two wickets to ensure we picked up another vital bonus point towards the end of the game.

Camber can't shed that winning smile, as Simon 'The Stag' Roche looks on.

Jo Belcher shares in the revelry, before embarking on a solo karaeoke career to mixed results.

Victorious at last, the 5th XI (left to right) Tony Brown, Roger Sans, John Squires, Tony Kershaw, David Sans, Andrew Cooper.