EXHALL & Wixford strengthened their position at the top of the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division with a 50-run win at Alcester & Ragley.

Wicketkeeper David Mullett (68) led the way for the table toppers, while captain Stephen Kerby snapped up 5-25 in Exhall’s seventh win in nine games.

While Mullett starred with the bat, Videsh Balasubramanian (24), opener Julian Morris (17) and Robert Perry (14 not out) guided the visitors to 204-9 from 45 overs.

David Pilkington (41) top scored for Alcester but Kerby and Balasubramanian (2-28) helped to bowl out the hosts for 154.

Chipping Campden recorded a 33-run home success against Lapworth in Division One.

Sipthorpe (54), Tom Clarkson (50 not out), Jack Groves (49) and Dan Moore (39) guided Campden to 266-7 from 45 overs. Sam Nicholls (6-60) and Sam Groves (2-60) then shot out Lapworth for 233.