FECKENHAM batted first and soon found heavy overnight rain had got into the wicket, giving helpful lift to Bromsgrove's bowlers, who reduced the visitors to 42-6.

Greg Griffiths batted well for 21 and Rob Simpson helped him take the score to 76. Steve Haines top-scored with 23 and skipper Larry Morgan's 16 not out took the score to a respectable 118 all out.

Feckenham's bowlers had to bowl tightly and Larry Morgan and Andy Simpson conceded 32 runs from 18 overs, each picking up a wicket. Greg Griffiths' leg spin took 2-24.