Poor start as Kingfishers lose by six wickets

Will Wood

01 May 2008

REDDITCH’S Worcestershire League Division One title push got off to a terrible start on Saturday after losing to Eastnor by six wickets.
Jack Williams hit 81 as Redditch were bowled out for 177 with nine balls remaining but Eastnor chased them down recording 178-4.
The Kingfishers picked up four points to go tenth and travel to 11th placed Netherton tomorrow who lost to Pershore by six wickets.
There was no play in Astwood Bank’s clash at home to Barnards Green because of rain with both sides picking up five points.
Bank travel to Bromyard tomorrow who also did not see any action because of bad weather.
Another side waiting for their first taste is Feckenham who’s match with Colwall at home was spoilt by rain.
Each team received five points and Feckenham travel to Lye tomorrow who also had their match cancelled.
Alvechurch suffered a nightmare beginning to their Division Two campaign as they lost to Monmouth by eight wickets at home to plummet to the bottom.
Neil Evans’ men were out for 76 and received no points while Monmouth reached 80-2 for a maximum of 24 points.
Bewdley visit Alvechurch this weekend who beat Avoncroft by five wickets to shoot up to third.
Studley will try to improve their sixth placed finish in Birmingham League Division Three last year when their new campaign begins at Lichfield tomorrow.
The Washford Fields side narrowly avoided relegation after finishing 15 points off the drop zone and new captain Mark Lewis will be hopping for improvement.
Hewell are hoping to build on their championship winning season when they welcome Vine in Worcestershire League Division Five tomorrow.
Dave Mullard’s men stormed to the title by ten points and are hoping to repeat their success in new surroundings..
Exhall and Wixford aim to lift the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division title for the third time of asking after missing out to Bretforton for the last two seasons.
After going 12 matches unbeaten and leading all campaign, Simon Hollands’ men eventually lost to Bretforton by a point
Alcester will hope to bounce back to the Premier Division at the first time of asking after getting relegated last season.
Alcester finished bottom but one and eight points off safety after winning three times and hope to go straight back up like they did two years ago.

Tories claim overall control of council after Labour vote crumbles»

Free meal drive as hundreds miss out»

Bras on show»

Is this censorship by our libraries?»

Redditch is definitely not a hell-hole»

Redditch should be proud of its people and environment»

I feel sorry for Mark Hill’s next neighbours»

Church Road site subject to more planning delays»

Blackadder's Tony to visit furry friends»

There's comedy in cricket»

Tribute to James - he was "the most beautiful of Mother Earth’s creations"»

Alex wins cleanliness award»

Reds are already looking ahead»

Departing Cunnington sets double trophy target»

Boss aims to leave on a high»

Eagles fly ahead»

Redditch & South Warwickshire Combination results round-up»

Studley finish a whisker in front»

Bees boss has much to build on»

Arrows strengthened in their aim for top»