PERSHORE crashed to a 95-run defeat at high-flying Oswestry in Birmingham and District League Division Two.

Although Pershore dismissed the prolific Warrick Fynn for 29, Oswestry skipper Robbie Clarke hit 84 to ensure his side posted a target of 215-7 in 55 overs.

Jon Hancock hit 49 for Pershore who couldn’t keep Fynn out of the action after tea.

The left-arm spinner took 5-27 and Mark Robinson snapped up 3-36 as Pershore crumbled to 120 all out.

Worcestershire League Division Two leaders Bredon kept up the pressure on the chasing pack.

However, Bredon were made to sweat in a thrilling four-run win at bottom side Harborne.

Tim McVicker (105) and Martyn Draper (52) helped Bredon to 269 all out.

Harborne kept up with the run-rate and were eventually dismissed for 265 with just three balls remaining.

Tom Walshingham (4-52) and Dominic Fenney (4-65) starred for Bredon.

Bredon are 12 points in front of second-placed Evesham who made the long march to Wormelow.

Evesham returned from Herefordshire with the spoils after reducing the villagers to 115 all out in a four-wicket success.