Dales Council League Division A leaders Halifax Direct lost their perfect record at Hepworth & Idle after a superb unbeaten century by Anthony Heaton.

Facing a total of 199-8 posted by the leaders, Heaton was in irresistible form as he hit 114 not out in a winning reply of 202-4 to knock the visitors from their perch at the top of the table.

Taking over the No 1 spot are Shipley Providence (177-7), who recorded their fifth successive win with a 67-run triumph at Crompark, who closed at 110-8.

Rodley (231-5) quickly returned to winning ways where three Garys all starred. Sagar (82) and Walton (75) were among the runs and Lewsey returned 7-56 in their 56-run success at Hyde Park, who responded with 175 (Rashid Khan 58).

Leeds Sikh (194), who have played one game less than their main rivals, kept in touch with the top four thanks to a narrow 15-run home win over Cookridge.

Arularsan Gopalasamy hit 90 for the winners, with Richard Varley returning 5-56 for the visitors.

Charcos New Wortley (242-9) recorded their first win of the season, and by doing so moved off the foot of the table, after their visit to Tong, which saw home side Farnley Hill dismissed for 168.

In the final fixture, Baildon (274-9, Mamoon Rashid 94, Ayaz Ali 69) were involved in a high-scoring encounter at Hawksworth, who responded with 208-7.

In Division B, both leading sides Saville Stars and Apperley Bridge picked up maximum points. Leaders Saville Stars (194, Abdul Halim 6-56) recorded a 57-run triumph on their trip to Thornbury, who were dismissed for 137 in reply.

Second-placed Apperley Bridge racked up 301-3 before declaring after 40 overs, with Mohammed Kurshed hitting 137 and Waqas Ahmed 109. In reply, visitors Farsley could only muster 83.

Division C leaders Apperley Bridge B (167) ended Saville Stars B unbeaten record in decisive fashion by reducing the Dewsbury-based side to just 63 in reply.

Division D leaders Pudsey St Lawrence B (159) maintained their 100 per-cent record with their fifth straight win after a 31-run victory at Cookridge C.