Theakston Nidderdale League: Harrogate CC 3rds climb out of the relegation zone

The Roosters climbed out of the relegation zone after knocking their mid-table visitors over for just 102 on Saturday afternoon.

Peter Lumb did most of the damage, producing a near-unplayable spell of bowling on his way to recording figures of 7-31.

Lucas Hill then struck an unbeaten 52 to steer ‘Gate to 105/1 in just 16.5 overs.

Ben Rhydding take Harrogate’s place in the bottom two following a two-wicket loss at fourth-placed Helperby.

Oliver Musgrave (37) and Robbie Miller (36) top-scored as the strugglers were all out for 156, Tom Wade snapping up a fine haul of 5-42.

Helperby found the going fairly tough themselves when they took their turn at the crease and Forrest Hamilton bagged 3-19 as the contest went down to the penultimate over.

But, Tom Messenger held his nerve to see the hosts over the line, making 61 not out in a total of 157/8.

Knaresborough Forest remain rooted to the foot of the table, and now find themselves 42 points from safety as a result of their 91-run defeat to title-chasing Killinghall.

The high-flyers got themselves into a position of real strength by racking up a first-innings score of 272/4 in 45 overs.

Luke Haidar (102 not out) plundered a rapid century, with captain Dan Atkinson not far behind him on 98 not out.

Jono Bradley claimed three of the wickets to fall for Forest, who were then bowled out for 181.

Alistair Bradley made 49, though he received little by way of meaningful support as Atkinson completed an excellent afternoon’s work by scooping 4-22.

Victory sees Killinghall get back on track after back-to-back defeats, and keeps them within touching distance of leaders West Tanfield.

The men from the Sleningford Oval were far too good for defending champions Goldsborough, reducing them to 115 all out.

Alfie Spencer took four scalps for Tanfield, before 75 not out from Will Shaw guided them to a seven-wicket triumph.

Upper Wharfedale consolidated second place with a 41-run win at home to Walton Park.

Jake Starkey (62 not out), James Raper (52) and Callum Lockett (46) all contributed as the Rams put 242/8 on the board in 45 overs, Chris Hooper grabbing 3-38.

Ben Thornton struck 67 when Park replied, though they failed to progress any further than 201 all out.

Joe Daggett (3-18) and Damon Malcolm (3-31) shone with the ball for Wharfedale.

Blubberhouses got back to winning ways having racked up a mammoth first-innings total of 334/7 when they entertained Alne.

Aamir Rehman (103 not out), Abhishek Patil (63) and Omar Ali (59 not out) all weighed in for the hosts to put them in full control of the match.

Ryan Raper picked up 4-42 for Alne, who were then all out for 225 despite the efforts of Louis Otterburn (85).

Blubberhouses’ Adil Shazad ended the afternoon with figures of 3-42.