TABLE-topping Brintons CC got the better of Highley in the Worcestershire Crusader League Division Five on Saturday.

Dan Christie, who took 4-19, was Brinton's most impressive bowler and was backed-up by Gavin Bryan and Lee Waldron, who shared five wickets, as Highley were dismissed for 150.

Brintons replied by hitting 151-2 in 39 overs, with Andy Jones (63 not out) and Steve Parkes (38) top scoring to ensure the Kidderminster side's third maximum points haul in a row.

In the same division Chainwire were too strong for Badsey and emerged as winners by five wickets.

Badsey were kept to 205-7, before Derek Cadwallader top-scored with 79 to guide Chainwire to 209-5.

Cleobury Mortimer went down by six wickets to Hewell after a thrilling run chase.

Nick Griffiths hit 105 as Cleobury made 306-8, but Hewell replied with 310-4.