YEADON narrowed the gap to 13 points on Championship A Division leaders Batley in the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League.

The High Street club recorded a seven-wicket win over Birstall on a day when Batley were thwarted by the weather.

Max Maciver again proved what a useful addition he has been this season with 3-27 as Birstall were restricted to 145-7 in 44 overs, Alexander Debs (37) and David Fozard (33no) being their top scorers.

Yeadon cruised to victory thanks to the efforts of Zach Wheatley (44no) and Damon Gormley (32no).

With a game in hand on Batley, things are looking good for Yeadon.

Overseas player Jessie Dinnie top-scored with a determined 67 as Liversedge made 155-7 in their full 50 overs at Batley, Aqsad Ali being the best of the home bowlers with 3-32.

Batley had only reached 36-2 in 18.2 overs when play was brought to a premature end.

Third-placed Undercliffe managed to beat the rain as they defeated bottom team Idle by five wickets.

Gulsheraz Ahmed (44no) steered Undercliffe home, despite the efforts of Tom Johnson (4-42), as they chased down their opponents' 138.

Overseas player Michael Loubser (5-39) impressed for Undercliffe and was backed up by Zeeshan Qasim (3-24), Stefan Mather's 33 being the highest score for Idle.

Jack Hampshire Memorial Trophy winners Ossett were struggling against Baildon when rain brought an early end at Jenny Lane.

Ossett were tottering on 56-4 as they replied to Baildon's 139-8. Jonny Reynolds had made 36 for Baildon, while skipper Charlie Orme (3-38) was the best of the Ossett bowlers.

Keighley looked to be in a good position to push for victory when rain had the final say.

Ben Hastie's fine 87 and Luke Chapman's 51 enabled them to post a challenging 194-4 in 42 overs against Hunslet Nelson and the visitors were 98-5 in reply when play was abandoned.