STRETTON look to have held off the challenge of rivals Appleton for the Division One title.

They were 59-run winners at Holmes Chapel after batting first and making 234 for 8.

A Zubairi, 82, and S Arshad, 65, the biggest contributors.

In reply, Holmes Chapel were bowled out for 175 with J Mir taking 3 for 56 and I Mohammed 4 for 43.

At Glazebury, visitors Appleton won by 19 runs. They batted first and were bowled out for 118 with R Clarke making 38.

For the hosts, C Ayre took 4 for 46.

Glazebury were skittled for 99 as S Gavaskar collected 4 for 15.