THINGS heated up this week in the Church Times Cricket Cup competition, as the sun shone and two more matches were completed.
Worcester defeated Gloucester by a single run on Monday, in a thrilling match at Birdlip. Worcester batted first, and scored 211 for 9. Finch and Agnew batted well, both making near-half-centuries (46 and 45 runs respectively). Of the bowling, Busk and Boon took two wickets each.
In reply, Gloucester made good progress towards the target, with Allen scoring 78 and Jefferson 74. But Worcester displayed some disciplined bowling, especially by Finch, who took 3 for 20, and Gloucester fell just short of the 8 runs required off the final over.
Four runs were needed from the last ball, but after two were scored their man was run out and they finished 210 for 5.
In the same group, Lichfield defeated Coventry at Great Alne, also on Monday. Lichfield batted first and made 247 for 7. Hart — a former captain of Walsall FC — made 75 not out, including 40 off his first 11 playable balls. Jackson, the Archdeacon of Walsall, made 48, and Morgan 37. Burch bowled well for Coventry, taking 4 for 17. In reply a depleted Coventry side were all out for 76.
Worcester 211 for 9 (Finch 46, Agnew 45 Busk 2 for 40, Boon 2 for 50). Gloucester 210 for 5 (Allen 78, Jefferson 74; Finch 3 for 20).
Worcester won by 1 run.
Lichfield 247 for 7 (Hart 75 not out, Jackson 48, Morgan 37; Burch 4 for 17). Coventry 76 all out (Alderman 20; Pallent 2 for 11, Morgan 2 for 10).
Lichfield won by 171 runs.
Lichfield v Birmingham was rained off a fortnight ago, and is rearranged for 16 June.
Blackburn have had to withdraw from the 2008 competition, but are hoping to return next year.
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