DAVE Cook was the hero with 121 as Stourport Cricket Club ended their run of poor results with a winning draw against visitors Alvechurch on Saturday.

Batting first, the home side slumped to 30-4, until Cook came to the crease.

Support from Phil Williams (32) and Ian Delo, who finished unbeaten on 25, saw Stourport achieve a final total of 223-6.

Alvechurch never looked likely to get near the target after Colin Buckle took 4-60.

Skipper Williams then capped a fine all-round display with 3-21.

Stourport 223-6 (Dave Cook 121, Phil Williams 32, Ian Delo 25no), Alvechurch 184-8 (Colin Buckle 4-60, Phil Williams 3-21).

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Batting first, Stourport began brightly as Neil Bailey hit 55 before Chris Hogg took over and dominated successive 70-run partnerships with Eddie Giles and Neil Wildgust.

Hogg finished 80no as Stourport posted a total of 215-3.

Alvechurch capitalised on wayward bowling and poor fielding, romping home in the 35th over.

Stourport 215-3 (Chris Hogg 80no, Neil Bailey 55, Eddie Giles 53), Alvechurch 216-2.