Horsford slumped to a seven-wicket defeat at The Common as champions Swardeston maintained their strong start to the season.
Downham stayed in touch with the early pacesetters in the Premier Division with a maximum points win at home to Diss.
Trevor Musk and Will Ward shared all 10 wickets for Diss B as Hingham A were bowled out for just 29 in Division Eight.
Norfolk captain Chris Brown shook off a fever which gave him a sleepless night before his team’s crucial MCCA Trophy battle with Lincoln at Manor Park – and went on to play a crucial part with bat and ball to help secure a nail-biting victory.
Norfolk skipper Chris Brown admits Michael Eccles’ early season form was simply too good to ignore after recalling the Swardeston paceman for tomorrow’s MCCA Knockout Trophy clash against Lincolnshire.
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