In the Norfolk Alliance, Bradenham ended Old Buckenham's 100 per cent Division One record with a tense winning draw at Bradenham.Bucks' skipper Terry Perry hit 89no to lead his side to 216 for nine.

In the Norfolk Alliance, Bradenham ended Old Buckenham's 100 per cent Division One record with a tense winning draw at Bradenham.

Bucks' skipper Terry Perry hit 89no to lead his side to 216 for nine. Patrick Dewing (49) top scored in the Bradenham reply as they reached 210 for eight in a close finish.

Mattishall took over bottom spot from Norwich & Coltishall Wanderers, who picked up a potentially crucial eight-wicket win at their fellow strugglers.

Craig Beedon fired 102no for Wanderers.

In Division two, Dereham moved up to second after beating morning leaders Beccles by 56 runs.

Duncan Hewitt (45) was Dereham's leading scorer, while Gary Starling (three for 35) was their best bowler.

In the Norfolk League, Hardingham wrecked Aldborough's perfect start to the season with a seven-wicket victory in Division One.

Architcets of aldborough's downfall were Barney Goodrum (45) and Oli Howes ,17, who scored his maiden league century. they shared in a second-wicket stand of 151.

Shipdham (214-5) took eight points from their match with Caister (215-6 for 23 pts).