Soames helps spin Woodlands to title

Woodlands’ fifth title triumph in seven seasons was confirmed as they defeated Gomersal by eight wickets and second-placed Farsley lost by a similar margin at Manningham Mills.

Off-spinner Grant Soames, who missed almost half the season through injury, took 4-31 and paceman Sarfraz Ahmed (3-35) as Gomersal were bowled out for 202. Shahzaib Khan (57) and Adam Greenwood (53) were the top scorers.

Woodlands romped to their victory target with openers Sam Frankland (86) and Scott Richardson (74) sharing a first-wicket stand of 162.

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Zeeshan Qasim ended Farsley’s title hopes. He took 6-15 to set up a victory which guarantees Manningham Mills’ safety. Only Joe Greaves with a battling 68 looked at ease as Farsley made 195-8. Overseas player Imran Khalid (66) and Adal Islam (56no) led the victory charge.

Mills’ victory helped seal the fate of Baildon who will be relegated along with Gomersal. They were under pressure after only scoring 133-8 at Pudsey Congs and despite Richard Atkins taking 4-64, Congs secured a four-wicket win with Gareth Phillips making (41).

East Bierley moved into second place with an eight-wicket win at Cleckheaton. Two former Yorkshire players were their match-winners. Paul Hutchison took 5-43 as Cleckheaton were dismissed for 130 then Gavin Hamilton hit an unbeaten 75.

Undercliffe moved up to fifth after a 57-run win over Hanging Heaton. Openers Matthew Bottomley (65) and Ammer Mirza (55) set Undercliffe on course for a score of 232-7, then Yassir Abbas (4-40) and Nawaz Sardar (3-43) bowled out their opponents for 175. Rob McFarlane (50) and Alan Mynett (44) were Hanging Heaton’s top scorers.

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Pudsey St Lawrence spinner Chris Marsden took 5-44 as they defeated Bradford & Bingley by six wickets. Bradford & Bingley did not capitalise on an opening stand of 123 between Scott Etherington (74) and Simon Davies (51) as they posted 189-9. St Lawrence eased to victory with Dave Hester (63) and Mark Robertshaw (43) leading the way.

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