Denton century puts Shepley in last eight

Shepley, who knocked out holders Golcar in the first round, marched into the last eight with a 110-run victory at Holmfirth yesterday.

Opener Tom Denton hit a century, Liam Wiles was undefeated on 70 and Sarjinder Pal Singh made 53 as Shepley posted 297-3. Danny Glover's pace troubled Holmfirth's batsmen and he finished with a 6-27 haul. Andy Gleave resisted strongly for a half-century.

Elland, last year's runners-up to Golcar, cruised through with an eight-wicket win at Meltham. Greg Buckley followed his 75 against Golcar in the league on Saturday with another fine innings of 73 and opener Lee Baxter carried his bat for 66. Kiwi pace-man Chris Cooper played his part in the win by taking 3-38.

Skelmanthorpe wasted little time in delivering a knockout blow to Green Moor who were dismissed for 79 in 36 overs, Craig Glover taking 5-16 and Kristian Whittaker 3-17. Skelmanthorpe then raced to a seven wicket win.

All-rounder Bilal Khiljee took 5-42 and hit an unbeaten 36 for Delph & Dobcross who defeated Clayton West by six wickets. Bruce Cruse was Delph's best batsman with a half-century. Luke Bird's 119, including eight fours and six sixes, was the highlight of Scholes' 23-run victory at Broad Oak where they piled up 307-9.

There was a close finish at Kexborough who lost by five runs to Cedar Court Conference side Thongsbridge. Michael Jepps made 75 and took four wickets for the losers.