A SEVENTH wicket stand of 97 between Paul Martin (94) and John Martin doubled Fladbury's score as they set Alvechurch and Hopwood a target that proved beyond them.

The Worcestershire County League Division Six hosts had lost their first six wickets three runs sort of three figures but the Martins joined forces to set the visitors a daunting 223 for victory.

Alvechurch were never really in the hunt after taking 20 overs to reach 50 until 44 came off the next six to set up the prospect of an exciting finish.

However, the loss of two quick wickets ended their hopes and they limped along to 132 from 45 overs leaving Fladbury to settle for a winning draw.

Dave Phipps was back on song with the bat the next day, hitting 75 in a Fladbury total of 222-8 against Norton Lindsey. King was the pick of the bowlers with 4-27.

The chasers never threatened and were always behind the required rate as Fladbury completed a successful weekend with Norton's reply ending at 140-7.

Worcestershire County League

Division Six

P W L D A Pts

Cleobury 8 3 1 4 1 123

Vine 8 2 2 4 0 101

Alve& Hop 8 3 0 5 0 99

Fladbury 8 2 2 3 1 97

Cookhill 9 2 2 4 1 92

Knighton/Teme 7 3 1 2 1 92

Teme Valley 8 2 1 4 1 90

Kidderminster 9 2 4 2 1 70

Stourbridge Soc 8 1 4 3 0 55

Hallow 7 0 4 3 0 47

Division One

P W L D A Pts

Old Elizabethans 10 8 0 1 1 186

Pedmore 10 6 1 1 2 155

Pershore 10 4 2 4 0 135

Bromyard 10 1 2 5 2 112

Chaddesley Corb 10 3 3 3 1 112

Netherton 10 3 4 0 3 109

Droitwich Spa 10 4 5 1 0 102

Ombersley 10 2 3 4 1 96

Luctonians 10 2 4 2 2 90

Roms & Hunn 10 2 6 0 2 87

Hagley 10 1 3 5 1 86

Astwood Bank 10 1 4 4 1 78