WORCESTER Seconds opened their Division One campaign with a resounding victory against Alvechurch and Hopwood. Michael Potter and Tom Walters bowled a good opening spell before Simon Dorrell and Liam Weston took a wicket apiece to leave the visitors 50-2 after 25 overs.

Despite an attacking unbeaten 54 from Darren Reck, the visitors could only post 175-6 from their 50 overs.

Worcester lost a couple of early wickets, but Weston hit a commanding 124 not out and was well supported by Oliver Peppiatt (24no) to secure an eight-wicket victory.