Redditch lost their unbeaten league record.

Put into bat on a damp uneven pitch, Redditch were given a good start by Gary Stevenson 36 and Graham Collins 34.

But a slow run rate and the loss of three wickets before an excellent innings by Richard Young of 43, with good support from skipper Paul Baker with a useful 23 no, saw Redditch to 163 for 6 off their 50 overs.

In reply, Luctonians made a superb start with 60 off 10 overs, then economical bowling put Redditch back in the match, with Geoff Eley 2-22, Dave Pugh 2-22 and an excellent spell from Richard Young 2-9 off 7 overs had the home side reeling but Redditch just failed to force victory.