Youngsters Alfie Parson and Alex Soch led Cleeve 2nds' charge against Bedminster 5ths, scoring 69 and 48, driving the team to victory by 4 wickets.

Cleeve chased down 196 within 35 overs in the Division 8 West game.

Bedminster, having chosen to bat first, were met with limited success under the pressure of Cleeve's attack, with Chinnock removed for 16 by Freddie Basnett's seam.

Despite a change in the pairings leading to no success for Cam Elswood, Alex Grubb was successful at the other end, dismissing Beeston and Seevartanam, with Will Grubb skillfully securing two at 79-3.

Spin pairing Ellis Turner and Alfie Parsons' combined efforts slowed Bedminster to 190 for 8, leaving Cavina at 49 and Raju at 13 unbeaten.

Cleeve's response saw openers Charlie Grubb and Dan Dixon bowled for 17 and 18.

However, Parson and Soch's attack, with Parson securing his half-century, pushed their team across the finish line.

The successful match has positioned Cleeve 44 points clear at the top of the league.

Needing just 10 points from their final four games for automatic promotion, Cleeve gears up for their next match against St Mary Redcliffe, aiming for another win.