No fillip for Phili as they slip up again

READERS DURHAM LG

PHILADELPHIA’S stuttering start to the Division One season continued with a six-wicket loss at home to in-form Easington.

The Bunker Hill outfit attained just 108, John Leslie taking 4-25 in his spell.

In reply, Easington’s Jiniv Joshi, with 27, helped steer his side home to a comfortable win.

Whiteleas and Horden played out a draw, the home side batting first and making 175-9 with Ryan Downs contributing 33 and Abdul Ameer 63 and Scott Birks returning 3-53.

Horden’s response mustered 158-6 with Lee Jackson (34). Adam Dixon (58) and Jamie Greenwood all batting well, Ryan Downs registering 4-33.

Seaham Park remain top after their game was abandoned with Esh Winning on 165-6.

Chris Simpson posted 33 and Daniel Wilkinson 29. David Shaw and Andrew McKensie each took two wickets each for Park.

Castle Eden made 210-4 declared in their home match with Bill Quay.

Opener Robert McGlasham struck 90 not out, Alan Unsworth contributed 30 and Philip Wimpenny smashed 42.

In reply, Gateshead’s Bill Quay scored 146-7, Chris Little and Josh Eaton both hitting 48 and Richard Ede taking 3-37.

In a high-scoring game between Dawdon and Tudhoe, the visitors amassed 268-2 declared - Alex McGrath with a superb century (133no) and Abhiram Joshi 81. Dawdon fel just short on 256 all out.