WORCESTERSHIRE League Division Three has new leaders after Stourport outclassed Alvechurch at Walshes Meadow.

The town side won by a massive 141 runs despite being without several key batsmen.

And the victory moved them to the top of the league, 11 points ahead of Oldswinford.

A 70-run opening partnership between Neil Bailey (36) and Bevan Neill was followed up by steady contributions from Ian Delo (46) and Neil Wildgust (45).

Andy Platt played late to see Stourport to 227-8.

The visitors never came to terms with the bowling of Simon Smith (3-19) and Gary Mills (3-25). Platt chipped in with two late wickets to seal victory.

Stourport 227-8, Alvechurch 86.

The second team held on for a losing draw in a topsy-turvy county match at Alvechurch.

Andy Goddard claimed 6-47 as the hosts were reduced to 94-9 but captain Reuben and Paynton shared an unbroken 10th wicket partnership of 98 to close the innings on 192-9.

Despite 40 from Richard Lane, Stourport were reduced to 113-9.

However, Lloyd Roberts (34no) and acting captain John Downes survived 17 overs to maintain the side's unbeaten run.

Alvechurch 192-9, Stourport 153-9.