Silsden came unstuck on the opening day of the Aire-Wharfe League season.

Tong Park set a target of 189-9 with Mark Akrigg top wicket taker, picking up five for 51.

Silsden batsmen struggled to find their early season form and wickets fell at regular intervals with Tim Sugden the top scorer on 21 as they collapsed to 123 all out.

Silsden 2nd XI got the season off to a brighter start when they outplayed Woodhouse in every department to win by 76 runs.

Batting first Silsden had Ian Pullen (85) and Paul Bainbridge (42) to thank as they reached 203-8.

Bainbridge was also among the wickets when Woodhouse batted, taking 5-43. He was well supported by Matthew Shuttleworth who took 3-24 from 17 overs as the home side were dismissed for 127.

Steeton also found the going tough in Division A after Beckwithshaw set a target of 210-6. Steeton were dismissed for 148 with Gary Boulton top scoring on 57 and Oliver Gledhill adding 38.

Harden had the edge over Alwoodley in Division C after restricting the home side to 150-8 with M Beattie taking 5-40.

Harden clocked up an eight-wicket win with N Kettle 59 and Andy Moulds on 70 not out.