MALPAS have been relegated from the Cheshire County League to the Meller Braggins Division One after losing at basement rivals Burnage by eight wickets on Saturday.

Malpas won the toss and elected to bat but only Keith Ricketts (28) made any progress from the frontline batsmen against Burnage's tight medium-pace attack.

The lower middle order made some amends, with Ben Walker (21) and Dave Hunt (31no) making vital contributions in reaching 154 all out.

Burnage had few difficulties overhauling the target but Danny Lloyd took two late consolation wickets on a disappointing day for Malpas, who won promotion from the Meller Braggins League only last year.