COOKLEY found out what it takes to be among the Division Two front-runners after a seven-wicket loss at home to promotion-chasing Eastnor.

But the start was delayed due to heavy rain and Cookley were not helped by vandals damaging their covers.

Cookley 118, Eastnor 120-3.

The seconds were also well beaten by Eastnor in a surprise result after Martin Williams (58 and later 2-19) and Paul Cartwright (31) had laid the foundations for a big score.

Cookley 171-9, Eastnor 173-4.