OAKMERE’S seconds took a larger share of the spoils from a draw with Runcorn at Overdale Lane in Division A.

They posted 210-4 after being asked to bat first, with opener Peter Lee (60no) and Mike Dodd (58no off 51 balls) sharing in an unbeaten partnership worth 98 runs.

Veteran Colin Lloyd took 2-35.

Spinner Ciaran McDonnell made a breakthrough in Runcorn’s reply, only for Alan Watt (67) and Joe Ruane (25) to add 89 runs for the third wicket.

However economical spells from Dave Norton (2-37) and youngster Matthew Worsdale (1-37) slowed the run-rate as they closed on 183-7.

Aidan Malley starred with both bat and ball for Barnton’s seconds, only to still end up on the losing side.

They were dismissed for 132 by hosts Wilmslow Wayfarers, Malley top-scoring with 29 before Dylan Burrage and Graham Coull added 24 runs together late on.

Malley (4-22) took early wickets to put his side in a strong position, only for Wasiq Rashid (69no) to wrestle back control as the hosts made it to their target.

Kingsley’s seconds lost narrowly, by two wickets, at Appleton in Division Two West.

Openers Lee Tasker (42) and Andrew Ainsworth (35) made it to 72 before the latter’s dismissal, while Steve Forster (28no) contributed too as they closed on 143-7.

Adrian Burden (3-29) was the pick of the visitors’ attack after tea, when a 58-run partnership for the seventh wicket proved crucial as the hosts scored the winning runs in the penultimate over.

“We were much better all-round,” said captain Julian Holmes afterwards “What we need next is a change of luck that will help us get that first win.”

Opener Mark Skellon (54) led a successful chase for Winsford’s seconds at home to Oxton’s fourths, securing a five-wicket win with eight balls to spare.

Captain Callum Simpson and Geoff Tomlinson both contributed 24 as they bettered the visitors’ 144-9.

Andy Cooper took 4-25 earlier on, supported by Andy Etchells (3-30) and Kev Fitzpatrick (2-29).

Results

UK Fast Cheshire League

Division A, Saturday: Hale Barns 2nd 158 Irby 2nd 190-6; Mobberley 2nd 135 Heaton Mersey 2nd 137-6; Oakmere 2nd 210-4 Runcorn 2nd 187-7; Romiley 2nd 97-8 Lymm 2nd 144-7; Wilmslow Wayfarers 2nd 136-8 Barnton 2nd 132; Woodford 2nd 49 Stockport Georgians 2nd 50-3

Division B West: Appleton 2nd 145-8 Kingsley 2nd 143-8; Aston 2nd 161 Chester County Officers 2nd 162-9; Bunbury 2nd 128-5 Port Sunlight 2nd 124; Neston 4th 176-8 Westminster Park 2nd 171; Upton 3rd 183-3 Warrington 4th 27; Warrington 3rd 176-6 Stretton 2nd 173-8; Winsford 2nd 147-5 Oxton 4th 144-9

Fixtures for Saturday (from 1.30pm):

Division A: Barnton 2nd v Woodford 2nd; Irby 2nd v Oakmere 2nd

Division B West: Chester County Officers 2nd v Winnington Park 2nd; Kingsley 2nd v Oxton 3rd; Neston 3rd v Winsford 2nd