Cricket round-up: Builth Wells' opponents concede as Kington suffer defeat

Builth Wells remain top of Division Six (South) after Wormelow conceded defeat in the Worcestershire County Cricket League.

They had previously lost by 60 runs at Droitwich Spa thirds, but remain 14 points clear at the league summit.

Next, Builth will have a prime opportunity to strengthen their grip on top spot when they travel to second-placed Stone on Saturday.,

Kington fell to defeat at home to Challengers Hereford by 29 runs, as they dropped to sixth in Division Seven (South).

Hereford opened with the bat and moved into the ascendency thanks to Dencil Das (72) Jameet Singh (31), Clinton Jose and Nybinn Jose (both 29).

Dan Fenwick-Lofts took three wickets for Kington, but they were unable to catch their hosts, who signed off with 230/8.

In response, Fenwick-Lofts continued his strong individual performance by racking up 43 from 36 balls.

Chris Lloyd (40), Laura Wade (27) and Henry Powell (23) also bolstered the attempted comeback mission, as Kington headed into the final three overs still needing 32 runs to overturn the deficit.

Lloyd was bowled out by Aneesh Thomas midway into the 42nd-over, before Jince Jose dismissed Mills to seal the victory for Hereford.

In total, Jince Jose took three wickets for the hosts, as Dencil Das repeated the feat.