Cutnall Green 188-8 Himbleton 190-6

Himbleton win by four wickets

NEWLY promoted Cutnall Green's battle to avoid relegation suffered a setback as title chasing Himbleton's strong batting order powered them to victory in the Worcester League Division Four on Saturday.

Green had made a strong start with the bat, with Neil Fletcher hitting quick-fire 55 runs to give his side the advantage.

Collapse

However, a batting collapse, where Green lost five wickets in ten overs, left them in trouble.

Derek Higgins (23) stopped the rot, before a ninth wicket partnership of 50 between Don Faulkener (30 not out) and Matt Harris (17 not out) guided Cutnall to 188-8.

Andy Howorth though led Himbleton's reply with 44 runs, as they surpassed their local rival's total by reaching 190-6.

Cutnall go to Old Halesonians on Saturday, while Himbleton travel to Tenbury (both matches 1.30pm start).