DEREK Higgins top scored with 73 not out as Cutnall Green secured a winning draw at Alvechurch and Hopwood in Worcestershire League Division Five.

Green skipper Matthew Harris lost the toss and his side was put into bat, losing wickets early on.

The visitors were heading for a low score with a slow outfield before the lower order batsmen chipped in, led by Higgins's 73 not out to reach 189-8.

In reply, Alvechurch and Hopwood made a steady start but had their opening and middle-order hitters dismissed by Green's attack, including a wicket for N Evans.

The hosts found themselves struggling and finished on 152-9, resulting in a winning draw for Green. N Wood made 53 for Alvechurch.

Cutnall Green 189-8,

Alvechurch and Hopwood 152-9.

Neil Fletcher hit 78 on Sunday as Cutnall Green lost by 71 runs against Amblecote and Wollaston in a friendly.

Green lost the loss again and were asked to field but were unable to break down powerful batting from P Bullock (65) and T Bissell (56).

Amblecote and Wollaston finished on 237-5 and Green's reply started well until the openers lost their wickets.

The team were then unable to maintain the high run rate required and were skittled out for 166.

Amblecote and Wollaston 237-5,

Cutnall Green 166.