PERSHORE Plums triumphed in the ‘Daryl Mitchell’ division of the Under-19 NatWest Club T20 Blast.

They defeated Worcester Nomads by 60 runs in a group decider and now progress to the semi-finals against opponents yet to be confirmed.

The final round of games in the section took place at Pershore and it coincided with the club hosting a luncheon for Worcestershire captain Mitchell as part of his benefit season.

Mitchell was accompanied by Worcestershire bowling coach Matt Mason as a guest of honour.

With two round-robin festivals already completed between the sides, the final round, also involving Ombersley, determined the winner of the ‘Daryl Mitchell’ division.

In the first T20 game, Pershore’s bowlers restricted Ombersley by taking wickets regularly, with Charlie Cross (3-27) leading the way.

Ombersley were indebted to Sam Hughes (41) as they made 121 off their 20 overs.

However, the Plums managed to reach the target with four overs to spare thanks to a fantastic innings of 51 off 37 balls from Charlie Norton, who was well supported by Will Davies (22).

In the second match, Ombersley toppled Nomads in a tight contest by nine runs.

Ombersley struggled early on in their innings, thanks to fine bowling from Dom Badger (3-29) and Josh Hawes (2-9), off their four overs.

However, the lower order rallied, led by Jamie Hammond (24), and helped Ombersley to post a competitive 140-8.

Although in reply Badger hit 47, Nomads fell short off their 20 overs, finishing on 131-5.

In the final match to decide who topped the section, Pershore took on Nomads.

Batting first, the Plums were once again led by Norton, who smashed 53 off just 31 balls.

Davies (44), Taylor Pugh (39) and a quick-fire 22 from Cross enabled the Plums to set an imposing target of 191.

In response, Ollie Ranscombe cracked 43 off just 21 balls and, at 98-3 in the 11th over, the game appeared to be heading for a tense finish.

The departure of Joe Laugher (14) and then Hawes for an excellent innings of 40 saw the Nomads response fizzle out.

Pugh (3-19) and Will Palmer (2-8) were the pick of the bowlers as Nomads were bowled out for 131.

With that victory securing them top spot in the division, the Plums can look forward to competing in the semi-finals.