RUNCORN's decision to field first was justified early on as they reduced opponents Prest-bury to 50-6 in the 22nd over, on their way to a convincing victory.

Prestbury opener Thompson and partner Gray took the score to 119-7 when Gray was run out.

Thompson (64) and Gray (30) were the main contributors to the Prestbury total. They were bowled out in the 44th over.

In reply, Runcorn lost their openers cheaply but Iain Williams was top scorer with 35 and Jack Weston with 16 took the score to 61-3.

Runcorn lost two more wickets before Steve Ollerenshaw (33 not out) and keeper Richard Yates (12no) took the score to 133-5, giving Runcorn 22 points to Prestbury's five.