ECCLESTON'S opponents on Saturday were Arriva, who made a steady start with openers Dowling (22) and Evans (17).

Unfortunately only Barnes (21) reached double figures before Arriva were bowled out for 104.

Eccleston's bowling was shared by Johnson 7/3 Holden 16/2 and Elliott 32/2.

When Eccleston came to the crease openers Roberts (10) and Elliott (27) made steady progress.

This was continued by Creak (16) and French (13 no) before Johnson (22 no) hit the winning runs taking Eccleston to 106/4 for a comfortable victory.

On Sunday Eccleston's opponents were Sutton, a steady start by openers Marsh (13) and Wheaten (11) for Sutton continued with a very good 47 by Yates with assistance from Lachin (11) to take the Sutton total to 118 a o.

Eccleston's best bowler was Ashton 22/6.

Eccleston openers Cross (15) and Creak (14) made a steady start which was continued by Gornall (33) and Garner (10), a brave effort by youngster David French with a courageous 23 not out almost steered Eccleston to victory.

But unfortunately he ran out of partners and Eccleston total was two runs short finishing on 116 a o. giving Sutton an exciting victory.

Sutton's bowling was shared by Lachin 34/4 Brown 10/2 Manchester 14/2 and seasoned campaigner Lauthwaite 29/2.