NETHERFIELD pro Pieter Strydom was in imperious form with the bat, hitting 99 to help his side beat Leyland and go 10 points clear at the top of the Bay Northern Premier League.

Netherfield restricted Leyland to 159-6 and knocked off the runs for the loss of three wickets.

Kendal like to chase a target and did not relish first use of the Fleetwood wicket much.

Only Terry Hunte with 50 made an impact as they were dismissed for 157.

Fleetwood pro Craig Pryor hit 73 and Bob Denning 31 not out as the home side won by five wickets.

Both Netherfield and Kendal won in the Slater Cup on Sunday to set up a semi-final meeting between the two clubs at Shap Road on Sunday, August 19.

Scores: Kendal 1st rd 141, Lancaster 135-9; 2nd rd Darwen 166-6, Netherfield 167-1.

Kendal have bye to semi-finals.