Poynton 220-6, Middlewich 219-9 (Match drawn)

Poynton narrowly missed out on a victory at Middlewich after posting 220-6 in their 50 overs.

Brian Kingham top-scored for Poynton with Rhys Burke and Paul Gould also making major contributions, of 54 and 33 respectively. The hosts’ Stephen Parry was their prime attacker, taking 5-69.

Parry also starred in the hosts’ reply, scoring 68 before his run out.

Richie Clark and Matt Heathcote took three wickets each for Poynton as Middlewich ended their 50-over innings a run short with just one wicket in hand.

The result, with 17 points going to the visitors, hoists Poynton up from eighth to fourth place in Division One.