Walton's second 50 sees champs home

5:53pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

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Defending Division A Dales Council champions Rodley were made to work for their four-wicket win at home to Adel.

James Tarran (77) helped Adel to 168 for four but Gary Walton (61no) scored his second consecutive unbeaten half-century as Rodley eased home.

Shipley Providence have the only other 100 per-cent record in the top flight as they dispatched Crompark for 82 before easing home by five wickets.

Leeds Sikh YMCA captain Raghu Nath hit 101 out of a total of 180 at Baildon before the home side fell short, all out for 139.

Newly-promoted Farsley were dismissed for just 49, with John Pattrick taking a hat-trick in his return of five for 26, but Pudsey Congs only reached their target with three wickets remaining.

New Farnley (113) were beaten at home by Hawksworth (115-3). Farnley Hill shocked Mount by four wickets after dismissing the visitors for 62.

In Division B, Keith Mar-sden of Pudsey St Lawrence took a hat-trick in his six for 75 but New Wortley's 204 was far too many for the home side, who were dismissed for 83.

Meanwood had Adam Copeland to thank after his 75 helped them to 154, before Old Modernians youngster Prateem Rayat smashed seven maximums on his way to an unbeaten 83 and a six-wicket victory.

New Farnley B were bowled out in less than an hour by Esholt for 24, with Craig Bagley taking six for 16, before Esholt waltzed home without losing a wicket.

In the Bradford B team derby, Baildon had debutant Ali Malik to thank as his 59 helped them to a three-wicket win after Shipley Providence had posted 132.

Former Castlehill bowler Martin Young had a dream debut for Whitehall in Division C as he took seven for 14 as Pudsey St Lawrence B were dismissed for 69 and Whitehall won by six wickets.

Phil Haigh had the impressive figures of five for three for Hepworth & Idle B as they dismissed Baildon C for 52 to secure a 75-run victory.

New Farnley C took full points against newcomers Hyde Park after Ryan Sharrocks took six for 54, with Hyde Park captain Basharat Zaman top-scoring with 57 in their total of 113.

Wibsey Park Chapel (99-5) were five-wicket winners against Crompark B.