REDDITCH bounced back from a weekend defeat to Hagley with a Bank Holiday win at Lichfield.

Guy Muspratt's troops climbed back into the chasing pack after recording their third win of the campaign.

Overseas star Jason Morgan knocked 59 as the visitors hit 150 and Muspratt and Neville Mason headed the bowling assault with five for 50 each as Lichfield were out for 100.

And the side was boosted by a win over arch rivals Studley in the first round of the Birmingham League Knockout Cup to earn a trip to Worcester or Barnt Green.

The return of a number of key individuals has boosted the side after a mixed start to the Birmingham Senior Two West season.

Former captain Steve Juckes has returned to action with the bat and Morgan is back into his stride after a late start.

Studley BKL striker Brian Powell returned to the fray after his promotion-winning exploits on the football field and Droitwich rugby club star Dan Protherough is fit after a broken thumb to bolster the batting at Bromsgrove Road.

Redditch visit Pelsall on Saturday (2pm start) with holidaying Chris Gibson the only absentee.

Gibson hopes to return the following week.