RIDDLESDEN notched a victory that was as thrilling as it was unlikely in Division Three of the Mewies Solicitors Craven League.

Embsay II must have been feeling comfortable as they had the hosts at 141-9 chasing 203.

Skipper Jamie Fulwood (43no) and Dan Kernan (34no) took the hosts to a very surprising victory, however, with the former hitting a six off the last ball to snatch the points.

Cononley maintained their one-point lead at the top, beating Bingley Congs II by 14 runs in South Craven.

The hosts made 195, with Cameron Knowles (47) top-scoring as Josh Zenner (4-42) was the best bowler.

In the reply of 181-9, both Dan Marshall and Charlie Rastrick made 35 as Knowles claimed 4-36.

Gargrave are second after a fruitful trip to Bradley.

The Skipton Road side made 197, thanks mainly to John Beckwith (40), Will Smith (33) and Matt Beckwith (33) as Vince Grant took 3-24.

The Matthew Lane side replied with 115, with Sam Baldwin (37) top-scoring as Ted Wilman claimed 4-30 and Joe Wood 3-30.

Bradford & Bingley III are moving quietly up the table, winning by seven wickets at Barrowford, with James Dobson (3-6) and Andy Dobson (37no) their victors' best performers.

Thornton travelled to Eldwick & Gilstead and were dismissed for 48, with Arnie Raistrick taking 6-15.

The home side got home by seven wickets in the 15th over.

Firaz Zafar was the star of Sandy Lane II's fine victory at Skipton CI.

He top scored with 25 as the Greenwood Park side made a modest 114, with Danyal Iqbal finishing with 5-14.

Zafar followed this with the superb figures of 9-6-4-6 as the Sandylands side slumped to 55 all out.

Sutton II remain top of Division Four A after a stuttering three-wicket victory over Chatburn II at Royd Hill.

Steve Tandy (27) and 'Mr Extras' (24) helped the Ribble Valley side to 119-9, with Justin Holdsworth claiming 3-21.

Then Holdsworth (77no) rescued the home side from 28-5 to lead them to the points.

Crossflatts II are second, three points behind, following a 145-run victory at Airedale II.

The Ryshworth Park side made 220-7, with Michael Bailey hitting 62 and the venerable Mick Brooksbank 60.

Then Mick Addy, another seasoned campaigner, and Will McLaughlan (3-6) had the Bradford Road side back in the hut for just 75.

Hepworth & Idle II won by eight wickets at Haworth II.

The Bronte side were dismissed for 80, with Gary Orrell (4-29) and Dave McDermott (3-17) doing the work with the ball.

Steve Pedder (31) top scored in the successful reply.

The games between Cowling II and Denholme II and Foulridge II and Skipton CI II were both abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Oakworth III had the unenviable task of going to Silsden in Division Four B with only nine men.

The hosts, who are leading the table by 12 points, posted 233-6, with Andy Pullen (77no) top- scoring.

The visitors were then dismissed for 15, with Will Pullen taking 5-3.

Bradley II, who are a distant second in the table, visited Glusburn II and won by 62 runs.

Josh Nkwo top-scored with 34 as Bradley II made 109, with youngster Cody Hird claiming 3-11 and Azhar Iqbal 3-35.

The Park Field side were then demolished for 47 by Toby Maynell (4-1) and Jack Andrews (4-13).

Bingley Congs III were no match for Wilsden II at Penistone Hill, going down by ten wickets. Rick Andrews (25no) carried his bat as his side totalled 46 and was the only player to reach double figures.

Long Lee II posted a modest 114 at home to Cononley II, with Phillip Atkinson and Matt Mounsey both making 33 as Harry Parker took 4-17 and Paul Hogg 4-35.

Then a fine spell of bowling by Neil Kennedy (7-9) took the Golden View side to the points

Ingrow II conceded their game to Gargrave II.