CHESHIRE County Premier League leaders Neston fell to their first defeat of the season with a 93 run loss at Grappenhall.
Luke Jones (4-62) and Luke Camden (4-27) bowled well as the hosts were dismissed for 215 but Neston could only reach 122 in reply with Matthew Strong's 41 the highlight.
Half-centuries from Jack Corran (53no) and Luke Filer (57) helped Oxton reach 237-9 off 55 overs against Widnes. Henry Dobson (4-26) and Jordan Collier (3-19) then combined to dismiss the hosts for 120.
In Division Two, Marple racked up 262-4 against Port Sunlight who fell 51 runs short of the target despite half-centuries from Jamie Hodgson (63) and Tyler Stagg (70).
Maritime are second in Division Three after a three wicket win at Barrow. Gavasker Kanthiraj (3-24) and Vishal Barigela (3-25) reduced the hosts to 152 all out before Poorna Desilva (39) helped seal the victory.
Ian Sharrock took 4-39 as Warrington posted 210-8 against Upton. A nailbiter saw Upton hold on to close on 170-9 in a drawn game.
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