Driffield enjoying place in the sun

While three of their rivals – Hull, Sheffield Collegiate and champions York – have had their last three games rained off, Driffield have played on and they won by six wickets at Cleethorpes on Saturday to climb into fourth place.

Once again, Aamir Sajjad was Driffield’s most impressive batsman with an undefeated 87 off 108 balls, his innings containing nine fours and two sixes.

The Pakistan A batsman, who has hit four centuries this season, shared a third-wicket partnership of 103 with Ben Cadmore, who finished with 39.

Cleethorpes, who were put in to bat, totalled 162-6 in their 55 overs, Charlie Tomlinson going in at No 5 and scoring 45 on his return to the side. Opener Bill Kirby made a patient 32 in 101 minutes and Nick Hardgrave took 3-46 in 16 overs for Driffield.

Second-placed Rotherham moved to within six points of leaders Harrogate, whose home fixture against York was one of the casualties of the weather. Rotherham defeated visitors Sheffield United by 74 runs, picking up six points as Sheffield’s last-wicket pair refused to be parted.

Put in to bat, Rotherham declared at 188-7 in the 46th over. Captain James Moorehouse and Gurman Randhawa had an opening stand worth 67, Moorhouse suffering a run-out just one short of his 50. Young medium pacer Tom Bolland had an impressive 4-21 in 4.3 overs.

Rotherham seamer Archie Odgen took three wickets and ran out James Martin as United were restricted to 114-9, opener Mark Cummins top-scoring with 29.

Doncaster made bold attempts to stage their derby against Barnsley at Town Fields but, after electing to bat and twice being interrupted by rain, they succumbed to the weather having reached 33 -0 in 19 overs. Graham Cox and Felix Odell were left unbeaten on 14 and 12, respectively.

Barnsley, who began the day level on points with Rotherham, now trail them by three points.

Scholefield shines in Skelmanthorpe romp

Skelmanthorpe’s former Milnrow all-rounder Alex Scholefield spearheaded his side’s 10-wicket home win against Hall Bower as most Premiership clubs beat the weather.