Timperley CC thirds stormed to the top of the table thanks to two quickfire century makers, Santhosh Gopalakrishnan and Kiran Mogal.

Opener Santhosh smashed 111 from just 87 balls to set up the mammoth total of 277 at Runcorn. Kiran then hit 127 not out from 118 balls - and Runcorn could only muster 160 all out from 38 overs.

Proud third skipper Raghu Bhaskar said: “We’re checking whether two century makers with a 178-run partnership is some kind of club record. It was magnificent from the pair of them.”

The firsts had 16-year-old Cheshire county player, Freddie Vaughan Hawkins, to thank with a highly-impressive 73 which helped them to a respectable 201 against table-toppers Hyde at Stockport Road.

But it was not enough as Hyde cruised to victory after 38 overs.

Captain Ed Galley said: “ We started poorly, being 20-4 after 14 overs in what was looking like it could be a dismal day with the bat. However, we recovered to post a more than respectable score of 201, courtesy mainly of a superb 73 from Freddie who announced himself in this high level of cricket against one of the best attacks in the Premier League with some strong and dominant batting.

“It was certainly one of the best innings I’ve seen from someone so young at this standard. It was great to see a homegrown youngster play so well and show such ability. Freddie can take a lot of confidence from that innings to know he can perform at this level.”

The firsts now turn their focus to the last four weeks of the season as they look to secure safety.

The seconds were well beaten at Macclesfield (215), making 140 all out with only Rob Matthews (38) and Muhammad Haris (29)showing any resistance.