DAN Belt’s four-wicket haul helped Dewlish secure a second successive appearance in the Knockout Cup final.

The talented all-rounder snared 4-17 as semi-final opponents St George’s were restricted to 71-8.

And Dewlish successfully chased down their target for the loss of just three wickets, with Justin Miller (33) top-scoring for last year’s beaten finalists.

Dewlish though must wait to discover who they will face in the showpiece match after the other last-four encounter, between Cattistock and Martinstown, ended in a tie.

The two sides are due to do battle once more this Friday at Dorchester Rec.

In league action, Martinstown kept alive their hopes of landing the Division One title for the first time in their history with victory over lowly Cerne Valley.

Batting first, the table-toppers managed 97-9 in their allotted overs, with Andy Mercer (3-19) doing a fine job in helping to keep their score under three figures.

However, Chris Read (3-9) returned even more impressive figures in reply as Cerne were skittled for just 63.

The victory puts Martinstown two points clear at the summit, but having played more games than anyone else.

The rest of the teams in the top tier were left frustrated by the recent wet weather.

In fact, the inclement conditions saw just three fixtures played across all three divisions.

In Division Two, Ian Doyle fired an unbeaten 75 to help Charlton Down record their second win of the season.

Opponents Frampton had posted a decent total of 154-9, with J Hurford (60) leading the way, but Charlton Down proved up to the task, surpassing their target with five wickets in hand.

The only match in the third tier saw Winfrith Seconds (135 all out) overcome basement boys Puddletown RFC (87 all out), thanks to the efforts of Shaun Everill (28) and Simon Goldsack (2-0).

RESULTS Knockout Cup: Dewlish 72-3 (Justin Miller 33, Mark James 1-4) beat St George’s 71-8 (Sam Goodhew 14, Dan Belt 4-17); Cattistock versus Martinstown ended in a tie at 69 each – match to be replayed on Friday at Dorchester Rec.

Division One: Martinstown 97-9 (Tom Adams 24, Andy Mercer 3-19) beat Cerne Valley 63 (T Todd 20, Chris Read 3-9).

Division Two: Charlton Down 155-5 (Ian Doyle 75no, Dave Bentley 1-20) beat Frampton 154-9 (J Hurford 60, A Campbell 3-16).

Division Three: Winfrith Seconds 135 (Shaun Everill 28, M Hurung 4-18) beat Puddletown RFC 87 (Chris Ricketts 25, Simon Goldsack 2-0).

FIXTURES Tonight, Division One: St George’s v Cerne Valley.

Division Two: Bere Regis v Frampton.

Division Three: Puddletown RFC v Churches United.

Tomorrow, Division One: Hazelbury Bryan v Martinstown.

Division Two: Charlton Down v Winfrith, Abbotsbury v Bere Regis.

Division Three: Winfrith Seconds v Charlton Down Seconds, Puddletown Reserves v Colliton Club.

Friday, Knockout Cup: Cattistock v Martinstown.

Monday, Division One: Martinstown v Dewlish.

Division Two: Frampton v Bere Regis.

Tuesday, Division Two: Puddletown v Charlton Down, Martinstown Seconds v Abbotsbury.

Division Three: Winfrith Seconds v Plush.