TEENAGE batsman Joe Clarke scored 52 for Worcestershire as they drew their two-day friendly at rivals Warwickshire.

The England Lions 19-year-old top-scored in the County’s 179-6 from 34 overs with opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore adding 36 and Ben Cox 25 not out.

Warwickshire replied with 149-3 from 35 overs at Edgbaston with the partnership of Alex Mellor (50no) and Aaron Thomason (42no) unbroken.

Worcestershire shared the wickets between Jack Shantry (6-0-25-1), Charlie Morris (7-1-31-1) and Joe Leach (5-0-20-1).

Skipper Daryl Mitchell, back at opener, was run-out for 17 before Ross Whiteley scored 23, Leach 14 and Ed Barnard fell for a duck.

Josh Poysden took 4-19 from eight overs.

Worcestershire open their County Championship Division Two campaign against Kent at New Road on Sunday after finishing their pre-season friendly programme.