CANNINGTON kept up the pressure at the top of the third division in the West Somerset Cricket League with a three-wicket home victory over Carhampton.

The visitors, who won the toss and decided to bat first, were bowled out for 143 in 23.4 overs before Cannington knocked off the runs in just under 30 overs.

However, it was a dismal day for other sides in the division, particularly leaders Hemyock whose title hopes suffered a big blow when their match against Bishops Hull 2nd XI was abandoned.

The Devon side, who took only 13 points from their last match of the season, were 31 without loss in the ninth over when the game was called off due to the bad weather.

Cannington collected 34 points from their win over Carhampton which means they are now only 35 points behind Hemyock - and they also have two crucial games in hand.

Results, Division Three: Ashbrittle 2nd XI 16-1 (12), Cutcombe (13); Bishops Hull 2nd XI (12), Hemyock 31-0 (13); Cannington 143-7 (34), Carhampton 142 (14); Minehead 3rd XI (12), Stoodleigh (12).

Cannington will be looking to maintain their fine form when they play at home home to third-placed Cutcombe on Saturday, Septemmber 6. Cutcombe are 41 points behind Cannington, with both sides having played the same number of matches.

Ashbrittle 2nd XI entertain Carhampton, while Minehead 2nd XI are home to Bishops Hull 2nd XI.

Fixtures, Division Three, Saturday, September 6: Ashbrittle 2nd XI v Carhampton, Cannington v Cutcombe, Minehead 3rd XI v Bishops Hull 2nd XI.

There is one more round of matches the following weekend when Cannington face Carhampton, who are in fifth place in the table but still have a good chance of finishing fourth. Ashbrittle Seconds are home to Cutcombe while Bishops Hull are also home - to Stoodleigh.