Easington were just 12 all out when they visited Murton as Elliott Hughes claimed three for three, Colin Milne three for six and Tom Blades two for nil. Murton reached their low target without conceding a wicket.

In contrast, Boldon CA posted 155 for four at Seaham Park where Karl Bellerby scored 47 and Erskine an unbeaten 77. Replying Seaham Park ended on 102 for seven of which Anthony Ord top scored with 21.

Miller with three boundaries in an unbeaten 43 and Pearson who had seven fours scoring 37, produced the bulk of the runs in the Ryhope total of 124 for two at Peterlee who were all out for just 36. Clasper claimed three for three runs in four overs and Miller had two for five from two overs in the Ryhope attack.

Kit Allen carried his bat for 50 and Conlon finished unbeaten on 42 as Hylton reached 117 without loss at Silksworth. The home side ended on 107 for four which included 52 by Paul Howe.

Carl White (34) led Houghton to 74 for six with Stephen Gale claiming three for nine in four overs for Dawdon. Gale then produced form with the bat, hitting six boundaries in 48 not out as Dawdon won by ten wickets.

Evans (30) and Tudball (41) enabled Castle Eden to make 115 for four and Bill Quay fell just short on 110 for three.