OLD Vigornians pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Droitwich 'C' in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Indoor League at RGS Worcester.

Batting first Droitwich were dismissed for 83 led by Dan Garbett (26) with support from Paul Darlison (10) and Thomas Wright (10). Phil Mackie (1-10), Nick Sproson (1-31) and David Mendham (1-13) were the successful bowlers.

Sproson dominated OVs' reply, remaining unbeaten on 45 when victory was achieved with 10 balls to spare. Wright (11) provided his main support, with Guy Smith (1-14) the only wicket-taker.

Worcester Nomads 'B' defeated the Fossils 'A' by 15 runs.

Nomads totalled 112-3 in their 12 overs with Andy Leach (29no), Sam Harris (28no) and young Jamie Smith (25 retired) leading the way with support from Will Smith (11). Martin Johnson (1-29) was the only wicket-taker.

After losing three early wickets Fossils recovered through Martin Woodward (33) and Tim Williams (20) but were dismissed for 97, Smith (2-25), David Pearson (2-24) and Smith (2-20) sharing the wickets.

n Matches on Monday: Colwall v Avoncroft (8pm), Royal Worcester Exiles v Belbroughton (9pm). Umpires: B Taylor, P Stevens.

The opening matches in the Sunday League brought wins for Alvechurch and Chaddesley Corbett.

Alvechurch defeated Cutnall Green by 12 runs after being bowled out for 111, Duncan Pritchard (29), Chris Weaver (23) and John Rose (13) their top scorers with Neil Evans taking 1-17 and Dan Higgins 1-14.

Green were dismissed for 99 with four balls to spare despite the efforts of Neil Fletcher (31), Higgins (16) and Evans (10). Rose bowled well to take 3-16 with Martin Curtise (2-25) and Gilmour (1-28) supporting.

Chaddesley beat Droitwich 'A' by four wickets after restricting the Spa side to 78 all out. Adrian Field (31) was their leading batsman with Rohan Vorster (2-24), Kevin Truswell (1-11), Jamie Thompson (1-28) and Tom Boden (1-12) taking wickets and wicketkeeper Jay Da Costa bagging three dismissals.

Chaddesley reached the target with time to spare led by Matt Boden (25 retired) and Truswell (15no).

n Matches tomorrow: Droitwich 'B' v WRGS (7.30pm); Worcester Nomads v Worcester (8.30pm). Umpires: D Williams, A Bayley.