Big-hitting James Stuart helps Doncaster Town defeat rivals Tickhill

Stuart, who returned to Doncaster two years ago following a three-year stint with rivals TIckhill, powered his way to 137 from 124 balls at Alderson Drive.

His innings, which included 15 fours and five sixes, saw Town up to 248-5 from their allotted 40 overs.

Stuart then claimed 3-24 with the ball as the hosts limped to 126 all out in response.

Doncaster’s Bilal Anjam continued his impressive form, contributing 63 of a 160 second wicket stand with Stuart before taking 3-16. Robert Heyes also claimed 3-25.

Mark Cummins (34) and Ross Diver (34) had got the home side off to decent start but the innings collapsed from 53-0 to 93-9. Only a last wicket stand of 33 between Josh Court and Scott Lowe saved Tickhill from a heavier defeat.

Doncaster have now won their opening three games in the Eastern group of the ECB Yorkshire South Premier League’s Jack Bland Trophy, while TIckhill have lost all three.

Doncaster host Elsecar this weekend, while Tickhill travel to Treeton.

Sprotbrough were indebted to Ben Lyons whose unbeaten 75 helped them to a 12-run win at Houghton Main in the South Yorkshire League Championship – their first win of the new season. Daniel Wright starred with the ball, claiming 5-41.

Conisbrough lost by eight wickets at early pacesetters Cleethorpes after posting a below par 149 all out. Will Scott and Jonanthan Redfern both made 34.