PHILIP Weston blasted a splendid century to help power Worcestershire to a seven-wicket win in their Second Eleven Championship match against Gloucestershire at Bristol.

Weston hit 113no - his third successive ton in second team games - after the County had been left a victory target of 322 in 84 overs.

His tally included one six and 11 fours off 218 balls. Weston put on 153 for the second wicket with Paul Pollard (74) and a further undefeated 102 for the fourth with James Pipe (78no).

The County won with eight overs to spare after earlier dismissing Gloucestershire for 208. Matthew Rawnsley took 4-78 and Stuart Lampitt 3-23.