Invitation League: Arundel returned from their trip to lowly Clymping with a five-wicket win to go 37 points clear at the top of division one.

Skipper Steve Mullen (5-45) again impressed with the ball as Clymping were dismissed for 156.

Richard Diplock then made 73 not out as the leaders cruised home at 159-5 inside 40 overs to claim maximum points.

Ifield remain their closest challengers despite drawing at bottom side Goring.

Clint Hewson hit 55 as the second-placed visitors reached 210-8 after winning the toss. Goring responded with 199-7, thanks to Peter Reverra's gutsy 68 not out.

Last year's champions Findon lost ground after a home draw with Lindfield.

John Cox (61 not out) and James Iago (60), playing his first game since returning from the Iraq war, helped Findon to 200-7.

Lindfield dug in and stubborn innings by Keith Chamberlain (45) and Ed Sutton (43) took them to 179-8 and a draw.

David Leaver (69) was unable to guide Pagham to victory at home against mid-table Broadwater.

The visitors posted 171-7 from 49 overs after winning the toss and Pagham were hanging on at 157-9 as Ian Timms (4-21) got to work.