WORCESTER’S Muhammad Raja hit 99 runs in his struggling side’s winning draw with Bewdley in Worcestershire Cricket League Second XI Division One.

With Worcester Nomads and Stourport unable to play due to the wet weather, Redditch lost to Netherton in the only other match played in the top flight.

In Division Two, Feckenham were rained off at Wormelow but Harborne could not take advantage as they lost at bottom side Avoncroft.

The villagers had Sam Hughes’ 120 not out to thank for their two-wicket win after Jimmy Clifford made 99 not out for Harborne.

Lye beat Cookley and Droitwich Spa saw off Burghill, Tillington and Weobley.

Oldswinford and Stourbridge Social’s Stuart Alston bowled his side to victory over Rushwick with 7-26 from 17 overs.

Bromsgrove beat Kempsey to close to within six points of Chaddesley Corbett at the top of Division Three.

Division Four leaders Stourport secured a winning draw at home to Oldswinford and Stourbridge Social in the only match played.

Hallow’s lead was cut to 21 points at the top of Division Five after they were rained off and Old Elizabethan took advantage with 20 points against West Malvern.

Division Six leaders Harvington beat Ombersley and Pershore were held by Romsley and Hunnington, so the gap at the top is now 22 points with one game left.

Birlingham beat Cutnall Green with Alex Clasen scoring 90no, Hagley defeated Harborne and Worcester Nomads drew with Highley.

Second placed Netherton lost to Cookley in Division Seven North.

Five Ways Old Edwardians beat Romsley and Hunnington, while Pedmore got their second win of the season, defeating Harborne thanks to 138no scored by Charlie Hill.

Bartestree and Lugwardine beat Bewdley in the Saturday Knockout Cup semis to face Worcester in the final.

The previous week, Worcester thirds were crowned champions as Division Seven South was completed for the season.

Worcester finished six points ahead of Ombersley Taverners after winning 11 out of 14 games.