IN the Cotswold Hills League Division One, Alcester and Ragley made a strong start with a six-wicket win over Ashton-under-Hill.

Ashton recorded 206-5, only for Alcester to make 207-4 in reply.

They take on local rivals Bidford-on-Avon in the league on Saturday (1.30pm start).

In Division Four, Inkberrow were edged out by 14 runs by Stanway.

Stanway had made 183-5 and Inkberrow were bowled out for 169. They go to Blockley on Saturday.