Bowlers had the upper hand in the Lincolnshire Premier League with eight claiming five-wicket hauls while only one batsman made a century.

Aaron Onyon took 6-38 as Bracebridge Heath won by 37 runs at Boston, with wicketkeeper Jason Scheepers claiming five dismissals.

Dan Milgate had taken 5-42 for Boston as the visitors were all out for 153.

Market Deeping's Jamie Morgan also made five dismissals behind the stumps in their 21-run win at neighbours Bourne.

Chasing 129, home side were reduced to 3-3 their reply with Deeping's Tom Andrews taking 6-31.

Hartsholme's Tim Shooter was the day's only century-maker with 101 not out in their losing draw at Woodhall Spa.

Grimsby held on for a winning draw in a close match at Nettleham, who needed two runs from the last two balls for victory with one wicket standing.

Lindum beat Sleaford by 14 runs and Skegness beat Louth by three wickets.

Lincolnshire Premier League results for Saturday, 1 May:

The Mayflower Ground: Bracebridge Heath 153 (Milgate 5-42); Boston 116 (Onyon 6-38)

St Giles Avenue: Lindum 165-7 (Cross 58no); Sleaford 151 (Morris 52, Memon 5-34)

London Road: Louth 160-7, Skegness 161-7

Abbey Lawn: Market Deeping 129 (Dixon 5-45); Bourne 108 (Masood 67, Andrews 6-31)

Mulsanne Park: Grimsby 216-9 (Antcliffe 59, P Cook 5-43); Nettleham 215-9 (Nel 73, Charlton 6-59)

Jubilee Park: Woodhall Spa 264-8 (Luffman 80, Percival 57, Sheppard 5-74); Hartsholme 205-6 (Shooter 101no)

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