Birstall struggle after departures

Premier Division champions Methley lost by one wicket to Wakefield Thornes.

David Meiring struck 46 as Thornes overhauled Methley's 249-4 that included half-centuries by Nick Connolly, Steve Bourne and Chris Holliday.

David Paynter (85no), Eric Austin (64) and captain Gary Fellows (53) led Wrenthorpe to 296-4 against Liversedge.

Fellows bagged 4-12 as Liversedge were bowled out for 143 in reply.

Townville collected four points at New Farnley who managed only 205-9, replying to 252-6.

Mike Trevethan claimed four wickets and Brent Law hit 36 as Altofts beat Batley by five wickets.

Northowram Fields won a low-scoring game at Ossett who were skittled for 132, chasing 145.

Wakefield St Michael's achieved a 121-run win over 2008 champions Birstall, who face a tough season after losing John Carruthers, Rob McFarlane, Vikram Rathour and Nick Bresnan to Hanging Heaton.

Joe Smith (Hunslet Nelson) and David Winn (Mirfield Parish Cavaliers) hit centuries in Division One.

Smith hammered 107 off 101 balls and Danny McTernan struck 97 in Hunslet's 290-8 against Woodkirk, who were bowled out for 140 in reply.

Winn (107) and Michael Padgett (80) steered Parish Cavaliers to 308-5 against Ossett who collected a batting point by replying with 278-8.

Relegated Scholes coasted to a seven-wicket victory over Methley, who were routed for 100 by Matthew Barnes (5-27) and Christian Jackson (2-47).

Carlton trounced East Ardsley by 142 runs and East Leeds achieved a 62-run win over Buttershaw St Paul's.

Newcomers Caribbean lost by 107 runs to Moorlands.