STOURPORT returned to winning ways at Himbleton in Worcestershire League Division Three with a six-wicket victory.

The home side posted a total of 259-7 with Andy Platt and Kevin Haycock capturing three wickets each.

Neil Bailey (25) and Bevan Neill (37) opened with a half-century partnership before John Shackleton (97 not out), supported by Dave Cook (57), saw Stourport home.

The result lifts them to second in the table, 28 points behind Oldswinford.

Himbleton 259-7, Stourport 260-4.

Stourport's seconds are also lying in runners-up spot in their table after a winning home draw against Himbleton.

The Stourport total of 248-6 was built around an undefeated 102 for Brian Colley and a rapid 87 from Phil Williams.

C Weston launched the Himbleton innings dramatically with 73 but Stourport regained control.

Eventually the innings closed on 223-8 after Richie Allen and man-of-the-match Williams each captured three wickets.

Stourport 249-6, Himbleton 223-8.