In the Durham County League, Kimblesworth justified their billing as title favourites by going clear at the top after beating their closest rivals, Esh Winning, who are now second.

Paul Craig hit 130, with seven fours and seven sixes, out of 256-7 for the new outright leaders before Yasim Murtaza made an equally dazzling 110 for Esh.

Willington maintained their challenge among the top three with a win at Ushaw Moor, while Evenwood defeated Langley Park who dropped down from third to fifth.

Brandon’s Stephen Ball hit 112 against Crook Town.