KIDDERMINSTER thirds beat Hallow by nine runs in their Worcestershire League Division Five encounter.

Batting first, they scored 114-6 on a slow wicket with Simon Trickett (29) and Andy Logan (30) helping the score along.

Trevor Bransford took 3-17, Logan claimed 5-56 in 20.3 overs and Lee Daniels chipped in with 2-7 to help Kidderminster to their second win of the season.

The men from Chester Road lifted themselves off the bottom of the table with Vine replacing them.

Kidderminster 114-6 (24 points), Hallow 105 (2).