Bradley overcame a stiff test from Haworth to stay on top of Division One in the Craven League.

Skipper Damian Rowell led the way in Haworth’s 209-5 with a fine knock of 75 to go with Peter Gower’s 51 and Jamie Rowell (44).

For probably the first time this season Matt Simpson was kept at bay and only managed one wicket.

After losing three wickets cheaply, Neil Robinson (61) and Sean Williamson (94) retrieved the situation as Bradley got home with four wickets to spare.

Cullingworth, in second, were also made to work for the points by lowly Ingrow.

The Roydwood Terrace side batted first and rattled up 251-7, Steve Welch leading the way with 75 assisted by John Terry (48) and a blistering knock of 52 from 13 balls by Phil Poole.

The Hainworth side replied with a creditable 212, Alan Broadley scoring 73 and Adie Parker making 41 as Dave Hall claimed 6-88.

Third-placed Crossflatts were in another dog fight as they overcame visitors Cowling by five runs.

Mark Jones (53) and Mick Brooksbank (47) led the hosts to 222-9, with Ben Thurston taking 4-72.

Martyn Dalby scored his maiden century and finished with a tremendous knock of 133 as F Akram took 5-77 in 18 overs.

Haworth Road remain fourth after their successful trip to Bingley Congs. The Baildon Bottom side made 216-8, with Chris Griggs batting through for 75 not out and Mansha Khan scoring 54 as Andrew Copping took 3-22. The latter followed this with 46 to go with Neil Copping’s 43 as they replied with 188, Khan taking 5-74.

Oakworth remain in fifth after they saw off bottom side Cononley by six wickets.

The South Craven side made 156, with Freddie Pearson hitting 73 and Andrew Starkey 35. Fifteen-year-old Jack Davidson was in the wickets again, finishing with 6-27 off 8.3 overs.

Joel Gallagher scored 46 in the successful reply, Nick Trowers hitting 42 and Drew Duffy 37 as Pearson took 3-29.

Embsay’s Stephen Speak found a very helpful spot in the Glusburn strip and exploited it ruthlessly.

He finished with 8-38 as the Park Field side could only manage a modest 129, Matt Lloyd making the top score with 57.

The Shires Laners romped home by eight wickets with Lloyd Davies scoring an unbeaten 57 and skipper Duncan Ward 48.

Tom Greenwood was in fine form with bat and ball as Denholme toppled Division Three leaders Airedale with a one-wicket win.

Greenwood claimed 5-47 and then hit a 50 to support Richard Taylor’s 70 as the hosts sneaked home with two balls remaining despite Nadeem Zaman’s 6-64.

Second division leaders Thornton hosted Long Lee and won by 88 runs.

The home side plundered 211-7, Dave Scothern making 76, Dan Oldfield 40 and Jason Lockley 31 not out.

The Golden View club replied with a modest 123 as Marc Laycock bagged seven wickets for the second week running, finishing with 7-47. Veteran Joe Gordon scored 53.

Second-placed Barrowford kept up the pressure by chasing down visitors Sutton with five wickets to spare.

Sutton posted 151, with skipper Si Doane making 68, Dan Jones taking 4-58 and Dave Flounders and Andy Roberts three wickets each.

Roberts followed up with 49 to go with John Ormerod’s 42 in the reply.

Wilsden nipped down the hill to Sandy Lane and won by five wickets. The Greenwood Park side slipped from 90-1 to 163 all out (T Peirson 5-57). R Parker’s 48 saw the visitors home.