Tamworth cricket: Top sides Norths, Old Boys and City all win

With one round remaining, only five points separates first-placed North Tamworth and third-placed City United.

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Sandwiched between them is reigning premiers Old Boys.

All three sides had wins on Saturday, after wet weather reduced the two-dayers to 40-over matches.

At Riverside 2, North Tamworth kept West Tamworth winless for the season with a 140-run thumping.

While at Riverside 1, Old Boys beat fifth-placed Bective East by seven wickets.

City United, meanwhile, had an 11-run win over fourth-placed Souths Tamworth at No 1 Oval.

The results have set up an intriguing final round of action this weekend, highlighted by Old Boys and Norths clashing at No 1 Oval.

City plays Wests at Riverside 1. And South - who will finish fourth on ladder - encounter the Bulls at Riverside 2.

On Saturday, Norths made 6-190 and then removed Wests for 50.

Toby Smith top-scored for Norths with an unbeaten 50, while Norths quick Cameron Reeves claimed 4-18 off eight overs against his former club.

At Riverside 1, Bulls captain Jye Paterson (69) and veteran Adam Jones (60 not out) propelled the side to 3-191, before opener Simon Norvill (69) and No 3 Adam McGuirk (63 not out) guided Old Boys to 3-191 in the 36th over.

Elsewhere, City United defended 130 by bowling out Souths for 119 with one ball remaining.

City United quicks Joey Mead (4-22) and Andrew Baines (3-31) "really did the job", said City No 3 Brad Smith.

"We're scrapping towards the end of the year to try and make the top two," he added.