SALE'S first XI had the better of their encounter with bottom-of-the-table Barrow, but could not force the win in Division One of the Cheshire County League

Sale were asked to bat first and got off to a positive start, openers Matt Wilson and Greg Gyves adding 48 for the first wicket.

Gyves was first to go for 26, with Wilson third man out for 38.

Tyrone Lawrence then played the anchor role for Sale, adding 57 for the fifth wicket with Ryan Burgess (30) and 45 for the sixth wicket with Chris Canning (19).

Lawrence then marshalled the tail, eventually falling for 72 in the closing over as Sale finished on 225-9.

Gyves started well for Sale after tea, removing both openers for 30 runs.

Sale’s twin spin attack of Rick Halkon (3-52) and Isaac Brooks (2-24) then took control, reducing the visitors to 114-7.

However, Barrow closed on 182-7, Sale having to settle for 14 points for the draw.

The seconds had a good win at high-flying Stockport Georgians.

Sale dismissed Georgians for 97, skipper Siyan Siraj leading the way with 4-6, well supported by Ben King, Rich Adams and Dan Newton, who all took two wickets.

They then reached their target for the loss of five wickets, Siraj with 31, Newton 29 not out and Joe Cannon 23.

The third XI lost at Grappenhall on Sunday after posting 196-6, captain Soans Praveen top scoring with 44.

Grappenhall reached their target with four balls to spare in a tight finish,

Sale's fourths lost at home to Disley. The visitors posted 180-7, Maaz Khan taking 3-26, before Sale replied with 129 all out, Joe Moss 31.

Earlier in the week the Silverbacks had back-to-back wins in the over-40s' competition.

On Tuesday they beat Bowdon by 18 runs after posting 146-3. Tris Brodbeck and Keith Wellings both hit 31 retired and Mark Almond 28.

Then onn Wednesday a captain’s performance from Rob Moore snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

From 34-6 the Silverbacks posted 103 against Bowdon Vale, Moore top scoring with 28no.

The visitors then collapsed from 60-1 to 86-9, Moore returning 4-20 after Wellings had taken two crucial wickets earlier in the innings.

On Saturday, the first XI visit Upton and the seconds play the reverse fixture.

On Sunday, the thirds travel to Didsbury and the fourth XI host Bowdon thirds.