MALVERN and Stoke Prior booked places in the Worcester Evening League's Thompson Cup final.

Oliver Bendall and Andy Cullen put on 58 for the first wicket for Malvern against Worcester in the first last-four clash.

Bendall carried his bat for 62, enjoying decent partnerships with Rob Francis (35) and Adam Dovey (18) on the way.

In reply, Worcester lost two early wickets and only James Carter, who struck 24 runs, and Liam Weston, with a hard-hit 44, offered much resistance.

In the other semi-final, Crowle were outclassed by Stoke Prior. D Apperley (3-17) and A Rodway (4-16) restricted Crowle to only 59-7 with I Hope (21) top-scoring.

Then the runs were knocked off for the loss of just one wicket.

Josh Staines finished on 34 not out for the victors to book a date with Malvern.

Malvern v Worcester

Malvern won by 53 runs.

Malvern 163-4 (O Bendall 62no, R Francis 35, A Cullen 28), Worcester 110 all out (L Weston 44, J Dovey 2-43, R Francis 2-18, J Lee 2-29).

Crowle v Stoke Prior

Stoke Prior won by nine wickets.

Crowle 59-7 (I Hope 21, A Rodway 4-16, D Apperley 3-17), Stoke Prior 60-1 (J Staines 34no).