MALVERN Ramblers were given a good start by Guy Cullen (14 not out) well supported by Robert Boles with the pair adding a net 17.

PERSHORE U12S v MALVERN RAMBLERS U12S B

Mark Griffiths (9 not out) and Ian Hughes (5 not out) added 18 to take the half-way score to a respectable net 235.

The innings then fell apart with the third pair only scoring 2 from the bat but losing 5 wickets and although the last pair scored 16 they lost 4 wickets as the Ramblers' net score slumped to 192 (72-10).

Ramblers bowling was little better than the batting of the last two pairs and the fielding was well below par. Only Guy Cullen took a wicket as the home side's total passed the 100 and Pershore finished with a net score of 293 (101-1) to inflict a humiliating defeat on Ramblers B.

Despite this defeat with a team weakened by holidays, Ramblers B finished second in their League and particular credit should go to Will Bayliss and Harry Knight for their performances in the other games.

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