STOURPORT faced Loughborough in a friendly match at Walshes Meadow and triumphed by 81 runs.

Put in on a damp wicket, Stourport rattled up 259-5 in their 40 overs, with Bevan Neill making his maiden century for the club.

In reply, the visitors lost wickets at regular intervals, ending up on 178-8.

On Saturday, Stourport will play at home against Cookley in another 'warm-up' game, starting at 2pm.

Any new players interested in joining Stourport CC should contact John Downes on 07866 493715.