Cotswold Hills League

DIVISION Six leaders Cookhill got back to winning ways on Saturday with a 234-run victory over Evesham III.

Batting first, Cookhill scored 306-3, including 103 from skipper Billy Harris, 94 not out from Shaun Hemming and 68 in just eight overs from Nick Charles.

Evesham had nothing to offer in return, ending all out for just 72.

Next match is at home against Alvechurch IV on Saturday (2pm).

Bidford eased their Division One relegation worries with a convincing 72-run away victory over league leaders Winchcombe.

Bidford openers Macer Nash and Mick Nason shared a 50-run partnership before later falling to a precarious position of 98-4 off 28 overs before Andy Pickles (43) and Tom Edkins continued with a 74 run partnership to help Bidford to 211-6.

In reply, the home side started well but fine bowling and fielding by Bidford curtailed their innings to 139.

Bidford aim to continue their revival on Saturday at home against Ashton.

Meanwhile, in the Premier Division, top club Exhall & Wixford carried on their winning ways with a five-wicket victory over Moreton-in-Marsh while bottom side Alcester & Ragley suffered yet another defeat at home to Stratford Bards by 107 runs.