Ecclestone back with a bang

Twenty20 Cup

Reigate Priory 158-4

Dorking 89

Simon Ecclestone announced his return to the Reigate Priory side with a devastating innings of 75 last Thursday evening as Reigate Priory put local rivals Dorking to the sword.

After the early losses of Jason Roy and Michael Foster, Ecclestone set about the Dorking attack with aggression as he struck 11 fours and one big six that dented a waiting BMW in the car park.

Ian Hewett hit a quick fire 20 and Matt Bennett delighted spectators with a six clearing the pavilion. Priory's 20 overs finished on 158-4.

Facing the daunting challenge of almost eight an over from the outset, Dorking's batsmen were up with the run rate after three overs. Daryl King switched ends and collected two wickets in two balls to peg the Dorking charge back.

Toby Briggs bowled a very economical spell taking 2-10 in his four overs as Priory's bowling proved too strong for the Dorking batsmen.

Chris Wigley (2-24) and Steve Gibson (2-5) finished off the rout as Dorking were bowled out for 89.