WEST MALVERN v THE PRESIDENTS XI

West Malvern batted first and reached 143-3, with valuable contribution of 58 from Pleass, and a rapid 40 from 32 deliveries by Cooper. But the innings the subsided to 147-7, with only young Joe Little showing any aggression, with an elegant 13 off 14 deliveries.

With the innings on 159-8, the heavens opened, and forced an early tea and a declaration.

The President's XI innings was dominated by Poulter who scored 80 of the innings total of 90.

A potential thrilling finish was curtailed by very heavy rain.