Division 2
Defending Division 2 champions Kimblesworth got off to a winning start at home to Beamish. The away team batted first, making 80 all out. Both A college, and L College made 19 whilst G Hazel made 18 with P Nixon taking 4 for 25 for Kimblesworth. In reply the home side passed the total for the loss of 1 wicket, M Boden top scoring not out for 43. Whilst L College took 1 for 22. The other game saw Burnhope beat Belmont, also by 9 wickets. Belmont batted first making 168 for 5, with D Bradley making 54 not out. Whilst C Tully took 2 for 35. In reply Burnhope, M Steer made 84 not out, whilst no bowlers took wickets as D Crozier was run out.