OAKMERE seconds lost to Runcorn counterparts by 26 runs in Division A on Saturday.

Michael Cushion (3-31) took the most scalps as Runcorn racked up 211-6 in 45 overs.

Oakmere were bowled out for 185 in response, with James Williams (76) and Peter Lee (38) standing tall.

Westminster Park were bowled out for 96 by a Winnington Park side enjoying only their second win in Division B West.

Wickets were shared between Sam Barnes (5-22) and Rishad Ali (5-24).

Winnington easily knocked off the target thanks to Kendol Richardson’s 57 in the 100-1 total achieved.

Kingsley, achieving a third league win this year, lowered the colours of third-placed Upton in the same division.

Openers Andrew Ainsworth (52) and Russ Cook (49) set the hosts on their way to a 167 before Upton were bowled out for 153, with Ian Sharrock (3-18), Peter Clark (3-63) and Zack Hemsworth (3-16) all getting in on the act with the ball.

Chester County Officers defeated Winsford by six wickets.

The 143-7, with Brian Smith (46) and Andy Sellars (55) shining, proved not to be enough as Chester responded with 144-4 despite the efforts of Graham Wilks (3-19) and Tom Thorley (2-44).