DROITWICH Spa Cricket Club are only two matches away from a dream tip to Lords after an against all odds victory in the regional stages of the six-a-side national indoor league.

Despite their two main bowlers being unavailable and two key batsmen suffering flu, the Worcestershire champions defeated Allbrighton from Shropshire in a sensational game with just three balls to spare.

Spa travel to Edgbaston this Sunday for the next rounds of the Midlands competition, where they face Warwickshire champions Olton in the semi-final.

If they win this match and the final, they go through to the national finals at Lords on Sunday March 18.

For their clash against the Shropshire champions, which was played at Wem, Droitwich were indebted to the timeless guile of spinner Martin Woodward, who pegged back a threatening start with two superb return catches.

A flourish of runs in the last three overs took Allbrighton to 101 from their allotted 12 overs.

In reply, the flu-ridden Spa openers, Paul Bryan and Ian Duggan, made a blistering start with the former being the first to reach the compulsory retirement figure of 25 in the fifth over.

A tense few overs in the middle of the innings gave way to some attacking stroke play and excellent running. With three required from the final over and Allbrighton stretching the gamesmanship, Spa eased home to clinch a sensational win.

Droitwich will be counting on the backing of its supporters for Sunday's trip to Edgbaston. The match starts at 3.30pm and Spa fans are welcome to go along and cheer the lads on.