HOLDERS Burley launched their bid to retain the T20DB Cup with an emphatic 83-run win over Olicanian.

Ed Brown (74) and Jason Wright (41no) helped Burley to 216-6 in their 20 overs. Scott Sanderson made 44 and Dave Britton (38) as Olicanian were restricted to 133-8.

Guest player Michael Loubser was Ilkley's match winner as they defeated Otley by five wickets.

Undercliffe's South African player hit an unbeaten 87 which enabled Ilkley to overhaul Otley's 174-8. Ben Pengelley (36) gave him good support. Otley's top scorer was David Hester with 51.

Henry Barrow made 47 as Addingham squeezed a three-wicket win over Ben Rhydding, who were bowled out for 114 despite the contributions of Fraser Smith (43) and Red Bolton (33). Addingham are now top of the table with two wins from two games.

Thursday's fixtures are: Ben Rhydding v Burley, Olicanian v Addingham, Ilkley v Pool.