Run chases for Guilsfield and Welshpool

A number of sides were in Shropshire League action.

Guilsfield and Welshpool both picked up victories in the Shropshire Cricket League Division Three.

Guilsfield beat Column by seven wickets having bowled the Shrewsbury based side out for just 83.

Dave Williams led the way as he picked up a five wicket haul with impressive figures of 6-12.

They then knocked off the runs in 18 overs to take the victory.

Welshpool put together a superb run chase to beat Ludlow Seconds by four wickets.

The home side had reached 192/6 from their innings having won the toss and elected to bat.

It was a tough total to chase but Tom Bowen hit 70 with captain Sam Cadwallader adding 44.

It was then left to Suhair Pk, 18 not out and Mat Mcwhinnie, five not out, to see them over the line.

In Division Four, Newtown ran out six wicket winners at Allscott Heath seconds, while Llanidloes beat Bridgnorth Seconds by an impressive 84 runs.

Will Denham hit 52 with Rob Davies smashing an 84 from just 48 balls.

Davies capped off a memorable day as he then picked up 3-24 with the ball to complete the victory, as they bowled the visitors out for 127.

Welshpool seconds were less fortunate as they were beaten by nine wickets against Bishops Castle.

Guilsfield Seconds were also heavily beaten, losing by 81 runs at Column Seconds.