RAPID batting from Pershore Thirds helped them to a seven-wicket win over Ombersley in Crusader Worcestershire League Division Seven.

Ombersley made 227-5 with David Allen's 125 not out pivotal to the innings.

Table-topping Pershore coped well with the wet ball and scored 78 runs off the first 10 overs. Phil Taylor (95), Tom Smith (45no), Alex Billington (34) and Dean Brookes (31) all contributed as they reached the target with five overs left.