Kidderminster Victoria 159-5 Bromsgrove 157-8

Bromsgrove lost by two runs

BROMSGROVE suffered a batting collapse as they were edged out in the first round of the Birmingham and District League Challenge Cup last Wednesday.

The Boars seemed in a comfortable position to chase a score of 159-7 when they reached 101-1 but collapsed to 157-8.

Bromsgrove's opponents made a strong start when Ted Bayliss hit 59 not out and Craig Wood reached 39 not out, as Kidderminster made 159-5.

Omar Ali and Simon Allison hit half centuries as Bromsgrove cruised to within sight of victory, only to crumble to 157.

Bahtia was Kidderminster's biggest threat with the ball - taking 2-9.

Captain Nick Davies said: "That was a disappointing result as we definitely had put ourselves in a very good position to win."