In a thrilling 3-2 victory, Benjamin Petrie and Ian Smaller edged out Nigel Wilson and Richard Birkett, securing 4 points and claiming the top spot in Division 1. Despite a challenging head-to-head history, Petrie and Smaller demonstrated remarkable resilience to lead the standings early. With two matches remaining each, the title race remains intense, but this win gives Petrie and Smaller a crucial psychological and points advantage over their closest rivals.