COLUM Heath top scored as Bromsgrove CC under-15s progressed through the Worcestershire Knockout Shield by defeating Astwood Bank by 21 runs last week.

Heath's solid 31 runs provided the backbone of the Boars' innings, while Tom Hardwick hit 26, as they reached 102-5 in 20 overs.

Jamie Farrin took four wickets for eight runs, while captain William Lake bagged two, as Astwood Bank were restricted to 81-4 in their allocated overs.

The Boars now either face Feckenham or Alvechurch.