THE semi-final of the Birmingham Cricket League Knockout Cup between Wolverhampton and Redditch took place on Wednesday night and ended in a narrow 11-run defeat for Redditch.
Wolverhampton batted first, reaching 161-5 in the 16 eight-ball over game, their biggest run-maker being Armstrong with 62.
Guy Muspratt bowled well, taking 3-18 and Jeff Russell 1-36.
In reply, Russell 56 not out, Brian Powell 33, Jason Morgan 21 and Chris Gibson 17 helped Redditch to a total of 151-4.
Redditch gave Wolverhampton a scare and could have won, the difference for Redditch being three important dropped catches.
Wolverhampton go on to play either Knowle & Dorridge or Attock in the final.
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