Boston finally pulled ahead of rivals Billingborough and Lindum Ramblers at the top of the South Lincolnshire & Border League after beating Long Sutton by well over 200 runs.

The leaders are now three percentage points ahead of Billingborough who were without a game, while Ramblers trail the second-placed team by a similar amount.

Jonathan Cheer hit the day's highest total with an unbeaten 131 with Dan Milgate and Josh Newton chipping in with half-centuries as Boston declared on 275 for two.

Colin Cheer then got in on the act with six for 17 as Long Sutton were bowled out for 54.

Ramblers, meanwhile, were involved in a nailbiter against Grantham who set them a target of 157 for nine. The Lincoln side also lost nine wickets before claiming victory with just three balls of the game remaining.

Ben Percival made 109 not out as Woodhall Spa ended Belton Park's winning run with a seven-wicket victory, while lower down the table, Moulton Harrox beat Bourne, only to go down to Sleaford 2nds on Sunday.

On Saturday, John Mason hit the division's third century to help Oakham to victory over Sleaford.

Spalding took a step nearer to being crowned Division Two champions when they beat Welby by six wickets and Thomas Cook won the bottom of the table clash against Cavaliers.