Lincolnshire Premier League leaders Bracebridge Heath maintained their grip on top spot with an emphatic home win over Sleaford.

They won by 61 runs despite Olly Burford's knock of 110 for Sleaford.

Boston overcame second-placed Grimsby by five wickets at Augusta Avenue - with opener Jonathan Cheer making the best innings of the day with 133.

Elsewhere the weekend saw the first tie of the season where home side Louth could not beat the 167 Lindum had set.

Lindum's innings was anchored by the returning New Zealander Josh Brodie, who made 63.

Bourne recorded their first win of the season, beating Nettleham by four wickets. Conrad Louth made 88 not out and Charlie Hopkins 76 for the home side, while Nettleham's top scorer was Andrew Hibberd on 75.

That result means Hartsholme are bottom after they were bowled out for 200 by Skegness. Roald Badenhorst took 6-37 to ensure the win for Skegness who, batting first, made 285-7.

The other game in the division saw Market Deeping win at home against struggling Woodhall Spa.

Batting first, Woodhall Spa made 104 without loss off 12 overs before collapsing to 214 all out, Nick Cowley taking 5-54. Charlie Kearns's 56 and David Gillett's 62 not out saw Market Deeping home for the loss of just three wickets.

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