CHRISTLETON lost out to Sale in a thriller which went to the final ball of the match.
The hosts scored the two runs they required to clinch victory at Dane Road, with their last pair taking the score to 239-9.
Iroshan de Silva (117no) and Ifti Naseer (83) had earlier helped Christleton close on a daunting 237-5.
Then Calvin Flowers (48) and Danny Halkon (38) looked like winning it for Sale until Christleton claimed a rush of wickets.
But Sale’s last pair guided them home in a nail-biting finish.
Elsewhere in Division One of the County League, OULTON PARK recorded a home draw against Brammall. Due to the wet ground, the game was reduced to 47 overs per side.
Batting first, Oulton Park were indebted to a partnership of 111 between Patrick Roberts (49) and Martyn East (70no) as they posted 219-5 from their 47 overs. East’s knock came from just 43 balls.
In reply, Bramhall secured a share of the points with 202-9 despite the efforts of Ric Moore (4-48) and Craig Williamson (3-34).
