BENFLEET claimed their first win of the campaign as they defeated Walthamstow by five wickets.

The promotion hopefuls, who were without captain Gavin Blowes for the Division Three clash, put the visitors into bat.

Paul Frensham and Muhammad Asif took four and three wickets respectively, to leave Walthamstow on 145/9 from their 50 overs.

Opening batsman Samuel Coelho fell early, but Stephen Reeve and Ben Munday got to within touching distance of half-centuries to help Benfleet to reach the target with five wickets in hand.

Leigh sealed a 127 run win over Ardleigh Green after declaring on 270/5.

Joe Sexton hit 65, while Dean Waller followed up his century last time out with 62.

Theodore Foley caused carnage with the ball as he finished with figures of 7-32 to leave the visitors 143 all out.

Peter Barnes’ half century was significant in helping Westcliff to a three wicket triumph over Epping.

Sherwin Stanley took four wickets and Alex Hatton bagged three, including the removal of Salim Mithani for 72.

Epping were all out on 166 and Jack Stead’s 45, along with Barnes’ 58, guided Westcliff to a second win of the season.

Stanford le Hope suffered their first defeat of the campaign as they were seen off by West Essex.

Jordan Dodd and Michael Gray both scored half-centuries as Stanford le Hope were all out for 197.

But opening batsman Julian Joy led West Essex to a five wicket success with 67.