A FOURTH successive win has earned Oakmere a share of the lead in Division B.

In-form Dan Gibbon (5-37) led their bowling attack on Saturday at Bunbury, where the hosts were knocked over for 152 after winning the toss.

Daniel Faulkner (55) and Dan Wood (53no) shared in a 78-run partnership for the second wicket as the men from Overdale Lane reached their target.

They are tied on points with Haslington at the table’s summit.

Winnington Park picked up only their second win of the season, beating nine-man Prestbury by four wickets at the Rec.

After skipper Tom Norman (2-53) had broken through, James Hanson (5-70) was the only other home team bowler to take a wicket as the visitors closed on 196 all out.

Joe Paterson (69no) anchored Park’s reply, sharing in partnerships with Matt Hatchard (32), Kendol Richardson (26) and 16-year-old Pete Room (28no), who hit five fours.

Kingsley lost for the first time since April 25 in the same section, by 63 runs at home to Langley.

The visitors to the Croft batted patiently to post 169-8, Tim Laughton (56) making it to a half-century while veteran seamer Andrew Bratt took 4-26.

Steve Forster (28) and Kieron Ollier (23) appeared to have set the home team on course for victory until the latter was run out, prompting a collapse that saw four batsmen depart for ducks as the innings stalled at 105.

Struggling Barnton lost by 45 runs at Romiley in Division A, a fourth loss in a row.

Matthew Morley (3-47) took a wicket with his second ball, while wicket-keeper Graham Coull claimed a smart stumping of his bowling to remove leading scorer Tom Roberts (26).

Returning Ken McDonald (2-37) and Aidan Malley (2-29) provided support as the hosts totalled 148-9.

After tea, the visiting batsmen were all back in the shed with the score on 103.

Mark Nicholas (25) and skipper Morley (28) made starts.

Winsford conceded a Division C fixture for the second time this season after failing to raise a team to host Alderley Park at Knights Grange.