Cricket round-up as league leaders Builth Wells return to winning ways

Division Six (South) leaders Builth Wells returned to winning ways after beating Brockhampton thirds by six wickets in the Worcestershire County Cricket League.

Robert Protheroe (79) and Ashley Nahorniak (76) helped propel Brockhampton on to 299/6 - with the help of Elliot Jones (49).

In response, Aled Powell produced an undefeated 86 and was assisted by Neil Harris (69) and Tim Richards (61) to guide Builth Wells to a match-winning 300/4.

Kington suffered another setback after losing by 18 runs at Bredon seconds in Division Seven (South).

Alex Antonelli (81) and Harry Buckley (76) shone for Bredon, before they were eventually bowled out for 254 thanks to three wickets apiece for Jacob Houchin and Aidan Mills.

Ben George attempted to lead the comeback charge with 76, but they were caught for 236 and remain in sixth.

Hay-on-Wye kept up the pressure at the top end of Division Eight (South) after cruising to a 156-run victory at Presteigne.

Will Price high-scored with a staggering 110 and was assisted by John Barry’s undefeated 52.

Wayne Evans (52), Gabriel Moore (31 not out) and John Sly (17) helped keep the run count ticking over to lead them to a commanding 346/5.

Luke Jones was the standout for Presteigne with 60 - while Joey Jones and Charlie Sankey also weighed in with 34 and 24 respectively.

However, Moore, Sly and Thomas Davies took three wickets each to bowl Presteigne out for 190 inside the 40th over.

That result guides Hay-on-Wye in third to within just five points of second-placed Bartestree & Lugwardine following their defeat at league leaders Dales.

Builth Wells seconds registered their third win on the spin with a seven-wicket success over Bromyard thirds to strengthen their lead at the top of Division Nine (Herefordshire North).

Ryan Hudson-Rawle produced an undefeated 74 from just 65 balls as Bromyard signed off with 185/9, as Eurig Towns and Michael Griffiths took three wickets each for Builth Wells.

The response was emphatic with Paul Greenway (68) and Jon Corzon’s undefeated 60 inspiring them to a decisive 186/3 after just 30 overs.

Kington seconds made it back-to-back wins after emerging home victors over Almeley seconds by five wickets.

Cardwell (33) and Morris (21) were the standout batters for Almeley who finished with 118/9.

Powles’ undefeated 45 and Dindale’s 27 led Kington to a victorious 123/5 inside the 22nd over.