ROBERT Dilger put Upper Wharfedale's bowling to the sword in the Aire-Wharfe League derby clash on Bank Holiday Monday. He was 111 not out as Skipton set the Dalesman a formidable target of 265 for the loss of seven wickets.

Upper Wharfedale never came close, but dug in to deny Skipton maximum points, finishing on 115 for six.

It was a good weekend for Skipton, who are now third in the league Division C. They passed the 161 for nine total of Illingworth as Kevin Owens scored 71 in Skipton's reply of 163 for five.

Upper Wharfedale's Saturday match resulted in defeat, as they finished on 170 for seven chasing Ben Rhydding's 206 for eight.