Allport scored 68 runs, but it wasn't enough as Mittagong was defeated by Bowral at Stephens Park.

Bowral claimed a narrow six-run win in round seven of the Highlands District Cricket Association's second grade comp.

Bowral batted first and scored 5/204 from 40 overs, with Grant Lewis top scoring on 56 runs.

Robert Collins picked up two wickets for Mittagong.

In reply, Mittagong's top order struggled, but the side recovered courtesy of successive 50-run plus partnerships.

Allport (68) and Sean Young (25) combined for a 51-run stand.

Allport then batted with Mitchell Moran (6) for a 57-run partnership.

However, Mittagong lost its last four wickets for 37 runs and was bowled out for 198.

In other second grade results, Bundanoon recorded a 14-run win over East Bowral and Robertson/Burrawang beat Mittagong Saints by 13 runs.

Four matches were played in third grade on Saturday.

Bowral and Bowral Kookaburras played out a tie at Stephens Park.

Winners in third grade were Bundanoon, East Bowral and Robertson/Burrawang.