Jonathan Fletcher came rip-roaring back into form with his best innings of the season for Timperley CC firsts.

The South African batsman hit 120 as the firsts made it two wins on the bounce. His star performance led to his team posting 276-8 off their 55 overs and earned Timperley maximum batting points against high-riding opponents, Chester Boughton Hall.

Delivery man Jonathan told anyone who would listen that he would be “dead tomorrow” after his mammoth innings off 141 balls in for once sunny conditions. During the break, club stalwart Nathan Brown, who went on to pick up four wickets as Chester Boughton Hall could only muster 258, rallied the troops who now have a great chance of avoiding relegation.

Skipper Ed Galley said : “I was so proud of the lads. Funnily enough this wasn’t a shock. It wasn’t a surprise at all really but more of a case of where we belong.

“This was an all-round great performance from the boys especially after last week’s win at Bowdon.

“We were exceptional as a unit fielding, holding some excellent catches in pressure moments. Fletcher was frankly amazing showing just how good he is as one of the best batsman in the Premier League. We thoroughly deserved this win and showed great character which gives us the belief to finish the season strongly.”

On Saturday the firsts are at Grappenhall who themselves are battling to avoid relegation. A win at the Warrington club would virtually keep Timperley in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, league leaders Timperley seconds lost at Sale with their total of 150 all out chased down with four overs to go.

One of the few high spots for the seconds was another three wickets for “ boy wonder” Aryan Dash. The 13-year-old Cheshire county spinner has extended his lead in wickets taken for the whole club this season by two, having now picked up 46 scalps.