Esh Winning reached the first round proper defeating neighbours Ushaw Moor by ten wickets, writes MALCOLM PRATT.

Faced with a target of 78 Esh romped home as Paul Shaw carried his bat for 31 and Stuart Hall ended unbeaten on 26.

When they made first use of the wicket Ushaw Moor realised 77 for six which included a top scoring 37 by Craig Usher. David Thornton conceded only nine runs in five overs taking three wickets and Stuart Hall was equally economical returning figures of two for 12 from the five overs he delivered in the Esh attack.

Esh Winning now visit Brandon in the first round on June 8 when eight ties will be played.