Josh Clarke was once again in inspired form for Ockbrook & Borrowash as they comfortably beat Alfreton to move five points clear at the top of the Beechwood Mazda Premier League.
The Australian all-rounder now has 13 wickets to his name already after a superb 7-32 return helped his side to a six-wicket win.
Ticknall had to work hard at Denby to record a second-successive win and they are level on points with Sandiacre Town in second place, the latter easing to a six-wicket win over early-season strugglers A & B.
Lullington Park edged a draw at Chesterfield to replace the Queen’s Park outfit in fourth place.
Chesterfield drop to fifth, just above defending champions Swarkestone who dominated a draw at Dunstall - Alex Hughes hitting an excellent unbeaten century in Swarkestone’s massive 288 for five. And Marehay improved their lot with a winning draw against Spondon.