WITH Bowdon v Oulton Park - the battle of the big guns - rained off, Widnes took their cue to record the only win in the Murray Smith Accountants Cheshire County League ECB Premier Division, writes NEIL GOULDING.

Widnes posted an imposing 205 against Neston, who paraded Lancashire's Andy Crook, and skittled their opponents for 121.

Teenage ace James McCoy led the way with a gallant 56, although Dave Collyer returned impressive figures of 4-49 for the home side while Crook weighed in with 3-91.

But a 4-14 return from Andy Kirby and three wickets for Steve Titchard saw Neston crumble.

Mark Currie top-scored with 38 as Alderley Edge drew with Chester Boughton Hall.

Edge declared at 156-9 but Chester fell short on 127-6.

Newly-promoted Christleton clung on to snatch a draw against Hyde, who had posted 183, with John Astley scoring 42.

Gill Jacobs held the Christleton innings together with an unbeaten 34 as they finished on 127-7.

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