MARTIN MILLER celebrated his debut ECB Southern Electric Premier League century as Bournemouth trimmed neighbours Bashley (Rydal) by 27 runs at Chapel Gate.

But, despite a 21-point return for their efforts, Bournemouth have been bowled off the top of the 50-over pennant leg of the competition following massive wins by BAT Sports and Havant. Those results failed to take the gloss off Miller's day.

"It was my first Sports Club ton since joining from Poole & Poole Old Grammarians back in 1997," Miller beamed.

And how the former Dorset wicketkeeper had to work for his triumph.

"I was at the crease for all but five minutes or so of our innings, and then had to go and keep wicket - on a very hot day indeed," he glowed.

Miller hit ten boundaries in his 102 and played the supporting role for Richard Scott, whose 64 dominated the pair's 114-run opening partnership, which Andy Neal (2-43) eventually broke.

Scott shuffled the order to allow Neil Harrison-Smith (19) to step up the pace, while Jim Denning hit an unbeaten 22 as Bournemouth reached 226-4 after 50 overs.

Any realistic chance Bashley had of winning was shattered in the opening overs after tea when they slumped to 22-4.

Matt Mixer, bowling a tight left-arm line, proved a real handful and was unfortunate not to have more than Neil Thurgood's scalp for a ten-over spell, which cost a mere 15 runs.

While Mixer nagged, so Tasmanian Rob Hodgson profited at the opposite end.

The burly Australian took 3-27, including Neil and Andy Sexton bowled off consecutive deliveries.

Shawn Gillies (34) remained a danger, but his dismissal at 94-6 was another nail in Bashley's coffin.

Artful Indian offie Ash Niak (2-36) and Chris Coombs struck further blows as Bashley sank to 136-8.

Matt King, who earlier took 2-44, hit hard and high and, supported by Kevin Nash (18) and Allan Hurst (21) put Bournemouth under a late spot of pressure.

But it was too little too late to save Bashley from a 27-run defeat.