As acts of individual heroism on a cricket field go, it was right up there: James Byrne’s brilliant and brutal 100 from only 56 balls for Birstall which blasted the living daylights out of Wrenthorpe’s bowlers.
plus : Yorkshire junior matches at Ossett.
HW CUP/CROWTHER CUP: The CYCL is guaranteed at least one representative in the semi-finals of the Heavy Woollen and Crowther Cups following the completion of most second round matches and the draw for the quarter-finals.
Wrenthorpe maintained their 100% start to the Premier Division campaign – and a five-point advantage at the top – but Methley and Townville kept up the pursuit while Wakefield Thornes fluffed their lines to fall behind Birstall and Carlton.