DIVISION Three leaders Cononley looked to have a mountain to climb after nine-man Barrowford II had posted 213 in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League.

Usman Anwar (57) and Stuart Grimshaw (52) were the top scorers as Matt Phillips took 3-32.

However, the Bull Holme side's attack was then taken apart by Herbie Starkey, with a superb 104, and fellow opener Tom Feather (83no) as they cantered to a stunning nine-wicket victory.

Just a point behind lurk Gargrave, who travelled to Beckfoot Lane and won by 110 runs.

Paul Clish (41) John Beckwith (38) Lee Barrett (33) and James Ward (32) helped the Skipton Road side to 197 as Jonny Teale took 4-56.

'Mr Extras' (25) was the top scorer for Bingley Congs II as they crumpled to 87, with Tom Storr (3-7) and Will Storr (3-14) bowling well.

Another centurion, Stephen Timperley (118), helped Eldwick & Gilstead to 219-5 at Wagon Lane.

Visitors Skipton CI were then brushed aside for a paltry 49, with Steve Smith (11) being the only player to reach double figures as Jordan Bayliss took 5-11.

Matthew Doidge with a magnificent 125, including 15 sixes and three fours, Andy Dobson (49) and Farhan Khalid (43) also helping Bradford & Bingley III to the day’s highest total of 266-3 at Riddlesden.

Mohammad Qadeer (85) and Akeel Rashid (60) ensured the Grange Road side replied with a respectable 198, with Khalid (4-38) and Dobson (3-10) the main wicket-takers.

Thornton entertained Bradley, who batted first and scored 149-6, with under-17 George Bell (38) and Caspar Bean (37) leading the way.

In reply, Kev Pollard (26) and 'Mr Extras' (23) top scored as they fell 11 runs short of their target, with Tim Rudden taking 3-30 and Bell 3-44.

Embsay II received three much-needed points when Sandy Lane II conceded.

The only game in Division 4A where play took place was at Sandylands, where Skipton CI entertained Hepworth & Idle II.

The hosts were shot out for 44, with Will Shuttleworth and extras (11) being the joint highest scores as Gary Orrell claimed 4-9.

In reply, Michael Newell and Phil Haigh made 19 not out as the Westfield Laners cantered to an eight-wicket victory.

The Foulridge II v Haworth II game was abandoned, while games were conceded by Chatburn II, Cowling II and Airedale II.

In Division Four B, play was only possible in two games.

Silsden confirmed their promotion to Division 4A when they travelled to Ingrow II and beat the eight-man hosts by 51 runs.

The champions made 143, with Hugh Sugden (52) top-scoring as Tom Bradley took 3-20 and Ryan Higgs 3-42.

Adrian Weatherill (40) top-scored in the Hainworth side's 92, with the wickets being shared.

Gargrave II, who only had eight men, took 39 overs to reach 51 at home to Glusburn II, with Ryan Fountain taking 4-10.

The Park Field side lost five wickets reaching their target, with evergreen Colin Dyson (19) leading the way as Tony Spensley claimed 3-21.

The concessions were made by Long Lee II, Oakworth III and Cononley II