ST ASAPH have been left with a tough task if they're to maintain their title hopes.

They will have to score 244 if they are to defeat North Wales Cricket League Premier Division leaders Menai Bridge in a key encounter at Elwy Grove Park.

A sparkling knock of 98 from just 69 deliveries by Gethin Long led the visitors to 243-7 from their 50 overs.

Robbie Jones added 50, while other decent knocks came from the likes of Dion Holden (26) and Gethin Roberts (21).

Earlier, a wicket apiece from David North and Jason Foulkes had reduced Menai Bridge to 29-2.

The Saints need to beat the league leaders if they're to maintain their hopes of claiming this season's North Wales Cricket League Premier Division title.

Among the wickets for the home side were Danny Ryan (2-29), Richard Marsh Evans (2-50), North (1-30) and Foulkes (1-40).