Stone opened their new season with a nine-run victory at Stourbridge Social on Saturday.

Asked to bat first on a slow wicket, Stone struggled to 123-6 from their 40 overs.

Peter Harler top scored with 38.

Stourbridge lost a wicket in the third over, then a stand of 80 in 25 overs put them into a strong position, at 103-1.

However, the next nine wickets fell for just 11 runs, and they were all out for 114.

Dan Edwards took 4-35 and Gareth Bryant 3-18 in their second spell of bowling.

Stone 123-6, Stourbridge 114.

Stone would welcome new players for both Saturday and Sunday teams.

Anyone interested in joining should telephone 01562 755461.