Rossington (51), Rodgers (64) and top scorer Ward (65) guided them to an impressive 251-7 which Sheffield Collegiate IV struggled to chase down falling well short with 103.

Defending champions Parkhead made light work of SWD. Works were bowled out for 112 before Parkhead cruised to a severn-wicket win.

A competitive 187-9 was set by Calver which was decorated by Howie's 95 as they played host to former champions Stanton.

After a shaky start the visitors settled and helped by M. Clark's unbeaten 64 won by seven wickets.

And Ashford's dreadful start continued as they were humbled by Hundall. 55* from Vaughan saw Hundall on their way to 191-6 and Cartwright's 4-20 put paid to any hopes Ashford had of earning any points as they fell for just 60.

Greengrass was once again among the wickets as he plundered 7-36 for Youlgreave Lodge against Stocksbridge. The Sheffield side couldn't cope with Greengrass falling for 133 which put Lodge in a strong position. Their batting failed to fire however as they fell for just 79 in reply.

Ridgeway set Grindleford an imposing total of 232-4 with major contributions from Roberts (60), Cartwright (59) and Byers (49*).

Roberts added to his runs with four wickets in the second innings for just 20 and Woolley's 5-57 cleared up Grindleford for 110.

Hathersage continued to build on their impressive start with Ovendon getting 55 in a first innings total of 191-5.

Chesterfield Barbarians in response fell marginally short as they were bowled out for 148. J. Wall fell just six short of a century, he was one of Woolway's four victims for 29.

159 was enough for Parkhead to beat Millhouses by 55 runs.

Sheepbridge show signs that they're beginning to get back into their stride as they beat Centralians. 163-8 was their total which Cents fell 21 short.

Man of the match Ferguson was the difference for Baslow taking 4-29 as they dismissed Millhouses for 141. Ferguson then managed an unbeaten 68 as Baslow won with the last pair at the crease.

De La Salle won off the final ball against Sheffield Transport. De La Salle closed on 185-2 then bowled out Transport for 179.

Bakewell were once again impressive as they removed Collegiate V for 103 with the best figures of 5-15 from Hickley. J. Wallace (46*) and Dunn (41*) completed the ten-wicket demolition.

SWD II were bowled out for just 71. Hallam III raced to a ten-wicket victory.

The aptly named Ramsden helped to butt out Sheepbridge II for just 102 with his figures of 4-17. Coal Aston fell seven short of their target however with Straw claiming 4-30 in the second innings.

Hundall II came out on top in a one-sided contest.