FRODSHAM scored a convincing win over Stalybridge in Division One of the Cheshire Alliance.
Frodsham’s 157ao set them up for a 43-run win, Matt Wilkinson scoring 66. After tea, Stalybridge were bowled out for 114 with Williamson taking 5-26.
Division Two saw Saughall produce their greatest ever run-chase to win their top-of-the-table clash against Langley. Going in to the match both teams were locked at the summit on 222 points and Langley had no hesitation in opting to bat first on a flat looking straw-coloured wicket.
Mike Andrews (2-32) struck twice early on but some dominant batting helped the visitors to a commanding position.
The introduction of Les Perkins (2-68) and Chris Andrews (2-68) hauled the run-rate back while Ben Salisbury took one expertly judged catch and one juggling effort on the boundary as Saughall fought back.
The pacy Dipak Jena (3-40) was recalled in to the attack in the dying overs to grab three wickets as Langley scored an impressive 250-9.
Needing a run a ball Saughall got off to a brisk start with James Huxley (12) hitting three early boundaries before he was adjudged LBW and Martin Huxley keeping the momentum going with a rapid 38.
Ben Salisbury was caught on the long-off boundary for 10 and Saughall were 63-3 and stalling.
Skipper Chris Andrews and the in-form Adam Griffiths consolidated with some sensible batting and with 20 overs remaining Saughall needed 127 runs for a remarkable victory.
Chris Andrews had a life when he was dropped at square leg and took advantage to score 90no while Adam Griffiths reached his fifth half century of the season as Saughall moved confidently towards the finishing line.
Saughall reached 251-3 with nearly four overs to spare. Adam Griffiths finishing on an unbeaten 71.
Capenhurst lost at home to Mossley in Division Three. Batting first, Mossley put on 228-3. In reply Capenhurst were bowled out for 109.
