ASHTON-under-Hill remained in the chase for the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League Evesham Division title.

They scored 127-4 to beat Pershore, who were bowled out for 69, by 58 runs.

In an ultimately one-sided affair Ashton's power and experience overcame raw youth.

But Ashton were reduced to 7-2 in the first over before recovering to 74-4 with four overs remaining.

Will Archer (56 not out) returned to the wicket and the run-rate went into overdrive, adding 53 for the last four overs with Matt Wakefield (17no).

Gio Capaldi, as stand-in wicketkeeper, took two stumpings as Ashton batsmen wandered out of their ground to play spinners but there were 26 in wides given away.  Craig Witherford took 2-27.

In reply Pershore's batting looked brittle against the opening Archer pair.

Tom Archer enjoyed bowling at left-handers, clean bowling both in a spell of 2-18, while Will Archer conceded only 16 in his three overs.

Will Green was last man standing until the final over when caught and bowled by Janatha DeAlwis for 44.

Bredon were unable to field a side and conceded their game to Dumbleton.