CHERRY Tree's new professional Zahoor Elahi stepped off a plane last week and followed up with two centuries for his club.

The former Pakistani Test player scored 105 in their clash with top club Read on Saturday and followed up with a second ton against Padiham.

Cherry Tree went seven points clear at the top after just four games with Barnoldswick and Cherry Tree leading the chasing pack.

Read secured victory over Baxenden on Sunday and have their strong batting line-up firing on all cylinders. Craig Walton scored 75 and Peter Sleep 74 not out against Cherry Tree on Saturday and Danny Law scored 81 not out in their eight wicket win over Baxenden after Jonathan Harvey had rattled up a century for the home club.

Michael Scothern is on top form for Barnoldswick and his five wickets against Oswaldtwistle on Sunday took his total to 23 for the season. His brother Ian Scothern scored 63 not out as Barnoldswick secured a seven wicket win to add to Saturday's victory over Settle.

Ribblesdale Wanderers also secured two victories over the weekend, beating Baxenden on Saturday and following up with victory over Earby on Sunday.

The Applegarth club clocked up their first win of the season against Great Harwood when Stephen Hipgrave secured a thrilling last over win with 33 not out.

Clitheroe b eat Oswaldtwistle on the first day of the weekend and also beat neighbours Whalley on Sunday with Craig Tyson picking up three wickets and scoring 45 in their five wicket win.