ALCESTER & Ragley's relegation battle against Twyning ended in a six-wicket defeat which will further undermine the club's chances of retaining Cotswold Hills League Premier Division status.

The Ragley Park side are now propping up the table a daunting 21 points shy of the safety mark and facing another make-or-break encounter on Saturday at home to a second-from-bottom Broadway side just seven points ahead of them.