AN inspirational innings by skipper John Baden and a fine bowling performance were enough to see Swindon continue their unbeaten start.

Having elected to bat first, Swindon struggled against the Bredon opening pair of Hill and left-armer Bridge.

But when Will Nichols joined Baden (98) at the crease, the captain banished his early season struggles by constructing a fine half century, and the pair added more than 100 for the third wicket.

In reply, Swindon's seam trio of Nichols (3-25), Willoughby (2-29) and O'Neill (3-14) ensured Swindon would not be caught.