Harden’s brief stay in the Aire-Wharfe League top flight ended with a crushing defeat by champions Beckwithshaw after being bowled out for 83.

Mark Taylor was a man in a hurry for Steeton at home to Kirkstall.

Needing nine runs to qualify for the league averages, he smashed 37 not out off 12 balls as the hosts won by six wickets.

Rock bottom Silsden were easily beaten by second-placed Upper Wharfedale in Division Three, and must hope they can now follow in Skipton’s footsteps and go from bottom to top in one season.