TOFT visited Moss Farm in the second round of the NCJCA Knockout.

Northwich batted first but were immediately under pressure in the face of Toft's accurate attack.

George Nairn, Matthew Jeffery and Joe Regan gave little away, while Thomas Radley conceded no runs at all.

Dominic Rogers claimed four wickets and Eddie Webster bagged three with his spin. Toft's bowling was backed up by their alert fielding, where Matthew Drummond gave an enthusiastic performance.

In reply, Jack Whalley and Alexander Weatherby got the visitors off to a brisk start, and Toft kept up a good rate right through the order as all their batsmen contributed.Top scorer was Jacob Clarke whose 19 included a six. Dominic Rogers, Eddie Webster and Cameron Gow also kept the scoreboard moving.

Toft progressed to the next round with a comprehensive victory, a reward for an excellent team effort. J Whalley 9, 1 for 7; A Weatherby 6; G Nairn 3, 0 for 5; E Webster 16, 3 for 5; J Clarke 19, 2 for 3; J Regan 1, 1-2; D Rogers 14, 4 for 2; T Radley 7, 0 for 0; M Jeffery 6, 0 for 4; C Gow 8, 1 for 2.