At tea Matlock had amassed 246-7 thanks in the main to an impressive knock from Andy Rogers (57) and a superb innings from Josh Mierkalns (131).

Timely contributions too from Steve Pell, Jonathan Stapleton and Mark Burton at the death too, as only Yaqoob impressed with the ball in a wilting Denby attack.

In reply Denby's 178-6 sort of suggests that they made half an attempt to chase down the big score, but was perhaps a bit flattering as they rarely raised the rate above three per over until close to the end of the innings when defeat had been avoided.

For Matlock Adam Burton and Steve Haslam, in their different ways, were perhaps the pick.

Mashimbyi and Lowe toiled in the heat too, and both picked up important wickets too, as again the quartet complimented each other.

Aston 149, Matlock 150-3

A great bowling performance never let Aston settle, and although it would be fair to say that Aston had the better of the first half hour, thereafter it was all Matlock.

Adam Burton, on his first appearance at Causeway Lane in a Matlock shirt, once again bowled his outswingers with pace and control.

Steve Haslam's full length and very tight lines was appreciated by umpire Lord while Mandla Mashimbyi's awkward bounce and experience made hay of Aston's middle order.

Matlock allowed them little room to flourish in their 149 all out total.

In reply despite losing Martin Leatherday, Andy Smith (40) and Josh Mierkalns (64*) complimented each other perfectly in a second wicket partnership of 96.

It was left to 'Boom Boom' Mashimbyi (33*) to remind all onlookers quite how small Causeway Lane can appear as Matlock cruised home with 16 overs to spare.