Corwen had enjoyed a fine start to the Division Two campaign, but their unbeaten run was ended by a 77-run reverse at the hands of Brymbo, who impressively grabbed their second win of the season.
Opener Jamie Beale (86) and Oliver Sheldrake (38) produced the leading efforts in Brymbo’s 199 for seven (Will Roberts 3-33).
Despite a knock of 42 from Jordan Williams, Corwen’s response was halted on 122, Jack Bettis (3-20) and Ross Roberts (3-12) doing the damage with the ball.
Carmel & District also impressed in their nine-wicket success away to St Asaph Seconds, who were bundled out for just 48 (Nilanka De Silva 4-15). Buddhika Prasad’s breezy unbeaten 25 led Carmel to 52 for one inside seven overs.
Batting first did the trick as Gwersyllt Park Seconds got the better of Denbigh Seconds by 67 runs.
Gareth Fox’s sparkling undefeated 112 led Park to 216 for four (Lee Beer 45).
Ben Griffiths (4-19) and Owais Saeed (3-29) then took centre stage as Denbigh were dismissed for 149.
Alwyn Williams (4-8) and Dewi Parry (3-8) helped Llanrwst to a thumping 10-wicket triumph versus Dolgellau, while Pwllheli (Iwan Moore 4-24) won by five wickets at Menai Bridge Seconds.
Marchwiel and Wrexham went top following Sunday’s 70-run win over Llay Welfare, who were dismissed for 139. Muhammad Ghufran and Phil Oddie claimed three wickets apiece for Marchwiel and Wrexham, who earlier set 209 for five (Sam Shoemark 59no, Chris Woodcock 57).
Gresford Seconds held their nerve to halt Llandudno Seconds’ undefeated record in Division Four.
Sam Burke (5-10) played a major role as Llandudno were bundled out for just 68. Gresford squeezed home on 69 for nine, with Emlyn Jones crucially 14 not out at the end.
Brymbo Thirds’ trek to Pwllheli Seconds turned out to be a worthwhile one thanks to a crushing 150-run success. Gareth Parry (89) and Charlie Croasdale (51) led the visitors to 220 for six, before Pwllheli responded with 70.
Marchwiel and Wrexham Seconds got the better of Bersham Seconds by 56 runs. Nick Husbands’ knock of 64 was the top effort in Marchwiel’s 149 for seven.
Jojo Thomas, who took three for 16, completed a superb all-round showing with 56 in Bersham’s 93 (Zahid Sharif 3-15).
Bala made sure of an eight-wicket outcome from their trip to Llanrwst Seconds, while Jamie Hulse (78 not out) impressed in Ruthin Seconds’ nine-wicket win versus Corwen Seconds.
Gwersyllt Park Thirds top the Sunday East League table and Mold Thirds are 15 points behind in second spot after a seven-wicket win at Buckley Thirds, who were bowled out for 86.
Wes Gillam and Isaac Boon, who then hit an unbeaten 38, both took three wickets.
Pontblyddyn Thirds skittled Brymbo Fourths for 73 in a 127-run victory.
Pont’s Josh Pleavin took 3-8 after Abs Dey (53) and Ioan Jones (40) had top scored in their opening knock of 200 for five.
Northop Hall Fourths beat Hawarden Park Fourths by 50 runs.
Ben Hicks (88) and Tom Hellen (51) helped Hall post 197 for three.
Captain Matthew Leek hit back with 59 in Park’s reply of 147 for eight.
