Readers Division One
Dove Holes 233/9 v Old Glossop 218ao
Dove Holes win by 15 runs
Dove faced Old Glossop who asked Dove to bat first. Dove made a good start with opener Gilbride scoring 32. Dove then collapsed from 57-0 to 65-4. However, James Gemmell hit 46 and skipper Gregory hit a fine 89 as Dove posted 233/9 from the 45 overs.
In a thrilling reply, the Old Glossop middle order built the run chase going from 82/4 to 194/5, the visitors were also aided by the 31 extras Dove gave away as the visitors closed in on the target. Dan Waterhouse, however bowled a superb spell of 4 wickets for 42 runs as Dove bowled Old Glossop out for 218, just 15 runs short.
Division Two
Whaley Bridge 126/2 Dove Holes 125ao
Whaley Bridge win by 8 wickets
The Second Team travelled to face league leaders Whaley Bridge First Team who asked Dove to bat first. Opener Joe Gregory hit 23 and Rob Hawkes 21 as Dove lost regular wickets. Jonty Norton then hit 32 as Dove scored 125 all out.
In reply, Ted Johnson and Nathan Moss picked up a wicket each but the hosts raced to the target finishing on 126/2 inside 24 overs.