A resurgence of form has seen Leigh climb to fourth place in the table after two straight wins.

It's a far cry from a fortnight ago when Leigh were in complete gloom after being bowled out for 80, but they followed up only their second win of the season last weekend by comprehensively beating an Ardleigh Green side who went into the match lying third.

Openers John Dyos (48) and Dave Clarke (67) put Leigh on the right track with a partnership of 112 against opposition who put them into bat after winning the toss.

Neil Goodman weighed in with 40 and there was some great late hitting from Dean Waller, whose unbeaten 44 included four sixes off successive balls.

John Elliott, who took 6-68 in 17.5 overs and Brian Pettit, 4-68, were the Leigh bowling heroes for the second successive game as Simon Burch's men bowled out an Ardleigh Green side which contained their former player John Powell for 182.

Published Monday, June 30, 2003

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