RAIN frustrated Appleton Tigers in their bid to extend their lead in Cheshire Women's Division One.

Annie Rashid continued her outstanding form with the ball, taking four wickets in her first five overs as Astley Bridge struggled to score.

Appleton displayed great catching skills, with Sami Fowler and Olivia Horsfield both taking stinging catches at mid on and mid off.

Bridge built a bit of momentum before Poppy Beardsell held her nerve to get the breakthrough with a run out.

Rain intervened with Bridge on 88-6 off 31 overs and no further play was possible.

Appleton host their annual Family Fun Day and BBQ this Sunday 12th July at their Lyons Lane ground with food, games and a Bake Off from 1pm onwards.