Leigh on Sea edged past Westcliff by 41 runs in their derby fixture at Chalkwell Park on Saturday.

After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Leigh were bowled out for 278 before dismissing their hosts for 237.

And it was Ian Byron who did the damage with 137 not out from just 90 balls.

He hit seven sixes and 17 fours and was supported by Jon Edwards, who made 32.

Adam Pickering was again Westcliff’s main danger with the ball as he took four wickets for 57 runs.

But Westcliff were then bowled out for 237.

Skipper Peter Barnes top-scored with 58, while Ben Leyshon made 42 and Paul Abbott 30.

However, with Leigh’s Sean Elliott taking 4-52, it was the visitors who came out on top.

It was also a good day for Old Southendian as they saw off Hutton by 26 runs.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Southendian hit 267-4 with skipper Rob Johnston scoring a superb 113 not out.

He was well supported by Matthew Taylor, who made 92 before Hutton were bowled out for 241.

Michael Gridley was the pick of the Southendian bowlers, taking four wickets for 41 runs.

The result delighted Johnston, who said: “That’s two wins out of two for us now, so we’re very pleased.

“It’s important to get off to a good start because this is going to be a very tight league and our aim is to remain competitive to make sure we have a good year.”

Horndon on the Hill were also happy after they beat Wickford by 108 runs at the Patmore Memorial Sports Ground.

Horndon made 275-4 in their innings with Jeff West making 111 not out and Mike Canavon scoring 76.

But Wickford struggled with the bat themselves and were bowled out for 167.

Opener Tanvir Allam top-scored with 32 as Liam Hubbard ripped through the home side’s middle order, taking four wickets for 39 runs, much to the delight of his team-mate Ben Knowles.

“We’re very happy to have won,” said Knowles.

“We have a young team this year but we want to be in at least the top half come the midway point and will then aim to push on.”

Wickford skipper Andy Baker was not so pleased but hopes his side can soon get back on track.

“We let them get too many runs but we’re only two games in to the season so we can’t be too concerned,” said Baker.

“Touch wood, this will just be a one off but if it does happen again then of course we will be more worried.”

Stanford le Hope were also left disappointed after they were beaten by 60 runs against Harlow.

Harlow were dismissed for 156 at the Stanford Recreation Ground with Matthew Higgins taking three wickets for 31 runs.

But in reply Stanford made just 96 as Michael Gray top-scored with 22, to leave the club’s Adrian Page frustrated.

“The boys bowled something like 40 wides and that really disappointed them,” said Page.

“The batting didn’t go well again either and they we really need someone to start finding some form now.”