John Pugh (3-14) supported by some excellent slip catching from brother Tom set the university side back before Bill Somerfield (21) and Richard Moore-Colyer (12no) offered resistance.

However the introduction of leg spinner Aaron Jones (5-11) completely overwhelmed the lower order as Aberystwyth University Commoners collapsed for a meagre 75 all out.

In response Paul Rowe (14) and Jones (13) got the home side off to a good start.

Dai Davies (42) wasted little time in giving Rhayader the advantage with eight boundaries to ensure a rapid end to proceedings.

Somerfield (2-6) giving the home side the jitters but Rhayader held firm for a six wicket win.

Rhayader skipper Paul Rowe said: "Again it was a good all round team effort, we caught well early on and that bred confidence.

"Dai's knock was just what we needed as there was a danger of getting bogged down chasing a small total.”