The Bradford League’s Premier Division title race tightened again at the weekend with Woodlands now level on points at the top with Townville after an impressive win.

Townville’s superior net run rate sees them hold on to the leadership, but Woodlands are breathing right down their necks following their commanding display and 110-run success at Carlton.

Going in first, Woodlands posted a strong 294-9 total with Mosun Hussain leading the way as he hit a superb 115, smashing six sixes and nine fours in what was his second successive league century.

He put on 164 for the second wicket with Brad Schmulian (85), who hit 13 boundaries while Tim Jackson contributed a useful 25 runs off 13 balls.

Mosun Hussain hit his second successive Bradford League century for Woodlands. Picture: Woodlands CC/ Tony Heaton

placeholder image — Mosun Hussain hit his second successive Bradford League century for Woodlands. Picture: Woodlands CC/ Tony Heaton

Carlton never seriously threatened to win their run chase and they were all out for 184 with Muhammad Bilal claiming 3-38 and Henry Pearson 3-51.

Fourth-placed Hanging Heaton kept themselves in touch in the Division One promotion race with a 58-run win over bottom side East Bierley.

With Thomas Lindsay hitting 87 from 64 balls, including 12 fours and a six, and skipper Luke Patel contributing 58 Heaton posted 268-8 despite the efforts of Asad Raza who claimed 6-74 from 15 overs.

Bierley’s reply featured another big effort as Hamza Saeed blasted seven sixes and 10 fours in a knock of 115.

But only opener Ben Heritage (37) could give him much support as they were all out for 110. Lindsay completed an outstanding all-round display by taking 5-30 and Zahir Abbas claimed 3-71.

Sam Boyden produced a devastating spell of 7-64 as Birstall stunned leaders Sandal with a seven-wicket victory.

Sandal were bowled out for 150 and Birstall, who remain in the lower half despite the win, chased confidently as Shabir Rashid made 41 and, Nick Kaye finished unbeaten on 39.

Batley were dismissed for 120 as they lost by seven wickets to Baildon.

Akbar Ahmed (30) and Kanishk Dalal (28) were their top scorers.

Third-placed Hopton Mills recorded a remarkable victory over Liversedge in Division Three.

The visitors posted a competitive 196, with Hamzah Hafeez top scoring with 47 and Paul Cooper hitting 28. Mubashar Hussain (3-32) did most to restrict them.

Mills looked in trouble at 44-5 before Khurram Shehzad produced an astonishing unbeaten 138 from just 72 balls, smashing 12 sixes and 12 fours. His innings transformed the contest and carried Hopton home in only 32 overs.

Crossbank Methodists went down by eight wickets to East Ardsley after being bowled out for just 97.