WORCESTERSHIRE were boosted by half-centuries from four batsmen on the second day of their Second Eleven Championship match against Gloucestershire at Bristol.

James Pipe led the way with 82no which included one six and 12 fours off 121 balls.

His efforts helped the County to declare on 311-3 in reply to Gloucestershire's first innings total of 424-7 declared.

Phil Weston chipped in with 75, Gurdeep Kandola made an unbeaten 59 and Stephen Peters 55 off only 50 deliveries.

By the close last night Gloucestershire were 147-6, an overall lead of 260.