CHESTER Road was treated to a run feast as Kidderminster Victoria seconds moved up to third place in the Birmingham and District League Premier Division.

As the firsts were without a fixture, Andrew Siwicki took his chance to impress the selectors, striking 12 fours and one six in a fine innings of 92.

Promising youngster Siwicki's effort was more than matched by experienced fellow opener Gavin Evans who crashed 112 not out.

KVCC claimed 20 points as they took 43.1 overs to over-take Walsall's 229-7 for the loss of just one wicket.

Walsall were put into bat but the runs came steadily and a big score looked a certainty with opener Steve Jenkinson blasting 22 fours in his 138.

The pick of KVCC's bowling was Kelvin Barrett's 4-64, though Andy Sutton (1-36), Simon Whitmore (1-58) and Peter Stevens (1-35) also took wickets.

Siwicki and Evans soon had the scoreboard ticking over in reply and looked capable of winning the game on their own as both raced neck-and-neck towards centuries.

But 17-year-old Siwicki hoisted a chance on 93 runs and was caught, leaving new signing Stevens to come in.

The former Harborne man did hit three fours and a six in his 19 not out, while Evans reached his century with a well-struck four.

They return to action against Harborne on Saturday and Stratford on Bank Holiday Monday.

Walsall 229-7, KVCC 2nds 231-1.

The thirds found life difficult at Romsley and Hunnington in Worcestershire League Division Two after the home side survived a tricky start to total 228-8.

Tight and hostile early bowling by Nathan Dufty could have brought more wickets with better luck but he was not supported.

Romsley recovered to score at a good rate until Kevin Amos and skipper Dave Mitchell (5-38) applied the breaks in the latter stages by picking up valuable wickets.

Alex Roden took two catches, one an early contender for the best of the year, and young David Wardle kept wicket well in his first game at the level, taking a catch and a smart stumping.

P Pickering (71) and D Morgan (69) had piled on the runs for Romsley.

In reply, the home side's good pace attack, including R Beaumont (6-36), caused pressure from the start and left KVCC fighting for a draw at 16-5.

Amos looked comfortable until he fell to another brilliant catch and young James Manley battled hard with Aussie Dufty.

They restricted their natural attacking urges in the hope of securing points before the experience of Mitchell and Glyn Thomas (44) added 73 runs.

It made the total a little more respectable but the better side won on the day.

Romsley and Hunnington 228-8, KVCC 3rds 138.

Stunning batting from 15-year-old Andrew Kimberlin led KVCC fourths to a huge 230-run win at home to Romsley and Hunnington.

Electing to bat first, KVCC got off to a great start with openers Simon Trickett (40) and Ian Kimberlin (63) setting the pace well.

A Kimberlin took charge to strike a colossal 134 not out with a dazzling array of shots, punishing any bowling that was even slightly off line.

Ian Sadler added 47 not out and the home side posted a daunting 340-3 from their 50 overs.

In reply, Dan Webb and Steve Horne ensured there was no let-up for the visitors with disciplined bowling and it soon became apparent the victory target was out of reach.

Webb's 3-41 was a highlight although Amrik Singh picked up another two wickets with his off-spin and Chris Humphrey's extra pace proved crucial in claiming the last two victims.

Romsley were all out for 110 in 39 overs, giving KVCC another 24-point haul.

KVCC 4ths 340-3, Romsley and Hunnington 110.

In Worcestershire League Division Seven, Colin Bullingham had a great debut but KVCC fell to a single wicket defeat against Old Hill.

Bullingham scored 27 runs on a slow wicket alongside Michael Wardle (11) and William Simner (10 not out) in the fifths' 130 all out.

Hill started like a train and put together 93 runs before Tony Burkes took the first wicket.

Bullingham took 6-20 and Simner (1-21) also did well but Hill proved more comfortable in the conditions to win with four overs to spare.

KVCC 5ths 130, Old Hill 131-9.