Marple lost for the third week in succession but stay top of the Cheshire County League First Division.

Dinting need just 11 points from their remaining three games to be crowned Derbyshire and Cheshire Division One champions after a comprehensive victory in a reduced overs game at home to Hawk Green.

Unbeaten in their first 14 games, Marple lost for the third time in the last four at home to Christleton, but their position at the top of the Cheshire County League First Division was not materially damaged as second-placed Widnes also lost.

Hyde's excellent cup form continued as they reached the final of the Cheshire Cup with a hard-fought victory at Marple on Sunday.