RIBBLESDALE League leaders Baxenden look to make it four wins from four tomorrow when they face a Back Lane clash with Earby.
Andy Caunce’s men, champions two years ago, have put a firm marker down for the current campaign with a maximum point start to take 36 points from the first three games.
Their latest success, last Saturday at Ribblesdale Wanderers, saw professional Babar Naeem smash a sensational 226 not out and the clash pits the Pakistani with Earby’s brilliant paid man Ali Azmat into batting battle.
Edenfield are two points behind in second and Paul Gallagher has 335 runs from his three knocks so far.
And Greg Smithson’s men face a trip to Padiham in form – but the home side are buoyed by their first win of the season last weekend when they beat Whalley at Station Road.
Title favourites Read are led by Gareth Halley when they entertain Cherry Tree.
Skipper Warren Eastham pulled up while bowling last weekend so is out of action.
In-form Great Harwood travel to Salesbury and reigning champions Clitheroe aim to follow up their Ramsbottom Cup win over Barnoldswick when they make the trip to Settle.
Oswaldtwistle Immanuel have two wins from three and travel to Ribblesdale Wanderers.
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