Harrogate CC 1st XI upset Yorkshire Premier League North Premier Division title hopefuls Castleford CC

The Roosters have struggled for consistency this term, but produced an impressive performance to make it three wins on the spin in comfortable fashion.

Arjun Ramkumar (45), Henry Thompson (43) and Ben Carr (38) all chipped in as the hosts reached 177/8 at the end of their 50 overs.

Sri Lankan spinner Kaumal Nanayakkara then took 3-24 to help send the defending champions packing for just 92.

Victory keeps Harrogate fifth in the table, though they now find themselves just six points shy of third spot.

Eighth-placed Knaresborough enjoyed a similarly comprehensive success on the road at Stamford Bridge, recording their second triumph in as many outings.

Harry Walker (48) and Will Wade (35) led the way as the visitors put 177 all out on the board in 49.3 overs.

Ben Ward (4-12) and Andy Ward (3-23) then combined to great to effect to get rid of Bridge for the meagre total of 77 in reply.

Sessay’s Premier Division Two promotion push suffered another set-back, on the road at York 2nds.

Having been stunned by rock-bottom Patrington last time out, the Thirsk outfit suffered a crushing defeat on Saturday afternoon, with that 154-run reverse leaving them fourth in the table and eight points shy of second place.

Stephen Langstaff did his bit with the ball, taking four wickets as York posted 251/6 in 50 overs.

Captain Mark Jackson got the Sessay reply off to a steady start with a knock of 30 at the top of the order, but he received little by way of support and the away side were all out for just 97 in the end.

Harrogate 2nds’ plummet down the division continued as they were beaten once again, this time away at second-from-bottom Bridlington.

Chasing the Seasiders’ first-innings score of 271/4, the Roosters came up 35 runs short despite useful contributions from Will Harwood (57), George Owram (56), skipper Jordan Sleightholme (36) and Eddie Batchelor (34).

That result leaves ‘Gate eighth in the table, where they now find themselves only eight points clear of the relegation zone.

Beckwithshaw remain 10 points clear at the top of Championship West after they chalked up an eighth consecutive victory, at home to South Milford.

Harry Wenham claimed 3-38 as the away side made it to 213/8 in 50 overs.

Wenham then completed a fine afternoon’s work by smashing a quick-fire 77 with the bat to steer the Stags to 129/6 in just 28.4 overs.

Oliver Hotchkiss (35) also scored useful runs for the league leaders, who stay 12 points ahead of third-placed Studley Royal.

Jonny Harding’s men kept very much in touch with the promotion places courtesy of their seven-wicket win at Sessay 2nds.

Aidan Gaunt-Edwards (76) and James Clements-Byrne (50) guided the relegation-threatened home team to 200 all out in 48.2 overs.

But Studley made light work of knocking off the required runs, Rob Nicholson (88) and Jordy Frew (80) shining with the willow in hand as the visitors eased to 203/3 inside 32 overs.

Fourth-placed Arthington enjoyed a seven-wicket triumph over Bolton Percy having knocked them over for 150.

Rahuul Khode claimed 3-40 for Naveed Andrabi’s side, who then needed just the 15.3 overs to complete the most routine of run-chases.

Abdul Saboor blasted nine sixes as he raced to 63 not out from only 22 balls, while Owais Khan finished unbeaten on 41.

Bilton In Ainsty lost out by a seven-wicket margin when they visited mid-table rivals Thirsk.

Francis Kinsella (50), Dom Exton (43) and Mohammad Hassan Khan (31) were all amongst the runs as the Frogs were bowled out for 195.

Darcy Norris bowled superbly for Thirsk, snapping up 5-53 alongside Tom Spence, who returned figures of 3-39.

Harry Collinson then smashed 91, while Phil Schofield added 51 not out to lead the hosts to 199/3 inside 31 overs.

Eighth-placed Knaresborough 2nds endured a disappointing afternoon, at home to Whitkirk.

The men from Aspin Lane were sent on their way back to the pavilion with only 97 runs to their name having been set a target of 164.

Earlier, Jonty Moorhouse had produced a devastating spell of bowling, taking six wickets at a cost of just 31 runs.

On Sunday, Harrogate’s 1st XI exited the Club T20 Cup at the area semi-final stage following their 20-run defeat to Townville.

Having won the toss and elected to field, the Roosters were left chasing a first-innings total of 158/7.

Former Yorkshire CCC spinner Jack Shutt scooped 4-14, then Isaac Light struck 32 with the bat, however ‘Gate could not get over the line.