LICHFIELD continued to progress in the Church Times Cricket Cup this week, as they defeated Worcester by a whisker on Monday, at the Worcestershire County Ground.
Worcester batted first and made 188 all out. Agnew and Finch made good headway, scoring 56 and 47 respectively. Hart bowled very successfully, taking 5 for 32, and Morgan took 3 for 40. Williams took a creditable 3 catches. In reply, Lichfield reached the target in the 40 overs — Hack scored 58 on the way — although Finch proved equal to the bowling standard set, taking 5 for 35. The scores were then tied on 188; Lichfield gained the points by virtue of having one wicket standing.
Also in this group, Birmingham beat Coventry in a bright game at Harborne CC on Monday. Coventry won the toss and batted first, and were all out for 185. Floyd made 46, Burch 30, and Alderman 25. Turner took 3 for 21, and Lanham and Parker took two wickets each. In reply, Birmingham reached the target with four overs to spare for the loss of three wickets. Lanham made 38, and Turner and Parker were not out for 52 and 40 respectively. Grain took 2 for 47.
Worcester 188 all out (Agnew 56, Finch 47; Hart 5 for 32, Morgan 3 for 40). Lichfield 188 for 9 (Hack 58; Finch 5 for 35).
Lichfield won by 1 wicket.
Coventry 185 all out (Floyd 46, Burch 30, Alderman 25; Turner 3 for 21, Lanham 2 for 21, Parker 2 for 29). Birmingham 187 for 3 (Lanham 38, Turner 52 not out, Parker 40 not out; Grain 2 for 47).
Birmingham won by 7 wickets.
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