ASTWOOD Bank kept their title tilt on course with a winning draw with Malvern Ramblers on Saturday.

But Sambourne Lane captain Alex Robinson wants to return to winning ways in the top-of-the-table clash against visiting Romsley on Saturday (2pm start).

Opening bowler Ian Bowes is back from family commitments and Robinson says a weekend win will set his side up for the second half of the season.

"Saturday is the halfway stage," he said, "If we can win or at least get a winning draw it will keep us in prime position.

"We are about 19 points clear of everyone else and need to keep our noses in front."

Free-scoring Steve Clarke continued his fine form with 51 against Malvern as Bank posted a healthy 227 for seven.

John Summers took 3-42 but could not prevent Ramblers hanging on for a total of 177-7.

The derby clash against third-placed Feckenham was rained off a fortnight ago meaning the near neighbours have still never played with league points at stake.