TICKLE Toby CD piled up their highest total for a number of seasons when they entertained East Harlsey.

Visiting skipper Mark Wheldon asked Depot to bat first, but he must have regretted his decision when openers Albert Aurelius and Doug Mulholland raced to 50 after only six overs.

Mulholland, making only his second appearance of the season, was obviously keen to make up for lost time as his first three scoring shots sailed over the boundary for six.

Harlsey enjoyed brief success when Keith Wheldon had Aurelius caught behind by Andy Arrowsmith for 36 in the 11th over, although the first-wicket partnership had been worth 86 runs.

Mulholland continued to bludgeon the ball to all parts of the ground and raced to an explosive century off only 51 balls. He was particularly severe on the bowling of Dave Willey (3-63), who eventually had him well caught by Matthew Hill in the final over of the innings for 112, which included 12 sixes.

Depot's final total of 182-4 looked formidable to say the least, but the Wheldon brothers promptly marched out to open the batting for Harlsey and hammered an opening stand of 54 before Mark (25) and Keith (24) were both bowled by Aurelius (2-27).

Willey then arrived at the crease looking to make amends for the 63 runs scored off his five overs earlier in the evening. Depot knew that if they dismissed him, Harlsey's hopes would be almost over, so when Aurelius dropped a straightforward catch at long on, a great chance to wrap things up was missed.

Matthew Hill (28) overshadowed his senior partner in a fourth-wicket partnership of 30 before he was bowled by Andy McQuaker (2-50) with the score on 126 in the 15th over.

Fifteen-year-old Nick Barningham was then promoted up the order and 55 were required from the final five overs with six wickets in hand.

At this point, Willey stepped up a gear as 20 runs came from the next over and, with Barningham providing excellent support, Harlsey went on to claim a remarkable six-wicket victory at 186-4 with four balls to spare.

Barningham (20) and Willey (59) remained undefeated and left the field to tremendous cheers from their team-mates and the generous applause of some disbelieving opponents, who played their part in a special match.

Ingleby Cross needed a win against leaders Silton to stand any chance of wrestling the title from their grip.

Silton put their visitors in to bat and proceeded to keep the runs down to a minimum, Stephen Brass claiming 2-19. Dave Leng (28) provided Ingleby's top score and John Doyle senior made 20 in their total of 81 as none of their other batsmen reached double figures.

Paul Nicholson (3-23) and Rob Cowton (4-17) bowled well to dismiss Ingleby with three balls of their 20 overs remaining.

In contrast, Silton's openers John Harper (24) and Dave Thompson (27no) were able to keep the score ticking along nicely and kept well up with the required run rate.

Kevin Clarkson also chipped in with a useful 19 runs, but Thompson finished the match in style with a six to take Silton to a comfortable victory at 85-2 in the 16th over.

Ingleby were looking to maintain their grip on second place when they entertained Rugby Club. The visitors made a very respectable 120-3 thanks to Daniel Luck (25) and an undefeated 44 from Phil Atkinson.

When Ingleby replied, Dave Leng made 52 and John Doyle senior 26 and both were still at the crease when the home side clinched the points at 124-2 with three overs to spare.

Luck was again in the runs when Rugby Club entertained Leake, but his top score was only 17 in a disappointing total of 64-8, Stephen Harrison claiming 2-15 and John Scaling 2-14.

Leake's top order was then blown apart by Jamie Thompson (3-8). Kevin Porter revived their chances with a patient 19, but his side eventually closed on 56-7, Tony Clarke picking up 2-22.

The Hodgson Cup final between Northallerton and Silton was abandoned because of the wet weather and will be re-scheduled