Cannock whip Whittingham to go top

The top-of-the-table clash was a one-sided affair as Cannock's bowling line-up proved too strong for the hosts, who were dismissed for just 136 in 43 overs.

Adam Evans then smashed an unbeaten 58 as the visitors took just 100 balls to chase down the target and replace Whittington at the top.

Milford Hall moved up to second with an emphatic nine-wicket victory at bottom side Aldridge.

The hosts were bowled out for just 114 though it would have been far less but for the batting of Nasir Ali Khan, whose 75 helped them recover from 21-8.

It still proved no match for Milford Hall, who recovered from the early loss of Aaron Alford to chase down the target in just 29 overs, Christopher Becker and Haydn Slodecki both hitting 51.

Skipper Chris Milward said: "We were ruthless about the chase and that was the most pleasing thing with the win.

"Aside from having two games postponed due to snow, we could not have had a better start to the season."

Beacon are up to third after a 98-run win at Swindon.

After being asked to bat by the hosts, Michael Brookes' stubborn 72 and Jason Swan's quickfire 59, from 44 balls, were the two most contrasting yet equally key innings Beacon's 241 all out.

Professional Josh Henry then claimed 5-34, as Swindon were skittled for just 143 in reply.

Beacon skipper Matthew Tonks said: "It's the fourth game running I have lost the toss, but this one proved a good one to lose!

"Swindon is a small ground and so with a total of 241, you are never quite sure. But we bowled really well."

Brothers Craig and John Jennings helped Hammerwich claim victory in a low-scoring affair home to Wednesbury.

Craig's innings of 57 helped the hosts reach 148 all out, a strong score on a pitch which took considerable turn.

Skipper John then took 6-44 to dismiss the visitors for 127 and earn his team a 21-run win, with Wednesbury opener Kulvar Singh Badhan's defiant 56 proving in vain.

John said: "On that pitch, a score of 148 is worth more like 230. It was a great innings from Craig and the turn available suited my bowling down to the ground."

Opening bowler Tim Fidler meanwhile claimed 5-15 as Penn recorded a five-wicket win over Walsall YPF.

Fidler also claimed the run out of Abbas Ahmed, who with 61 was the top scorer in Walsall's 130 all out.

Sandeep Dhillon (36), Vikul Lal (27) and Joshua Heath (26) helped Penn chase down the target in 25 overs.

Ross Shelton, meanwhile, took 4-36 as Pelsall picked up a winning draw at home to Bloxwich.

Pelsall scored 248-7, batting first, with the visitors making 187-8 in reply.