Eppleton became the first side to beat Chester-le-Street in almost two years on Saturday when Callum Jefferson (26) and Scott Borthwick (31) helped Eppleton to a score of 101 for four.

David Martin took two for nine from four overs and Mark Reed 2 for 4 from his two overs.

In reply Chester le street scored 136 but lost the game as they had lost more wickets than Eppleton as stated in under -13 rules.

In Chester le Street's reply Anthony McMahon hit 54 which included six sixes in one over, and Kieron Sowden scored an unbeaten 25. Scott Borthwick returning excellent figures of three for two from his three overs.