KNUTSFORD lost by two wickets at Audlem in the Cheshire Alliance's second tier on Saturday, when they were dismissed for 173.

Ross Williams (81) hit a dozen boundaries, and four sixes, in an impressive half-century.

However he struggled for support as Simon Swift took 4-48.

The hosts secured victory at 174-8, with Shake Shimul (4-38) and Atif Shah (3-40) the pick of the visitors' bowling attack.

Meanwhile Knutsford seconds' home date with Kerridge was cancelled.