OSWESTRY bounced back to form and regained top spot in the Birmingham League Division Three with what was ultimately a comfortable 80-run victory over Stourbridge.


But Mark Robinson’s side had looked in big trouble when they slumped to 29-5 on a rain-affected Morda Road wicket.
 

A big-hitting 78 by Clint Brockman, which included four sixes off consecutive balls, and 32 by Dean Suter saved the day, and the Oswestry total of 172 was always going to test the visitors.
 

As it was, Jonathan Miles (4-34) and Warrick Fynn (3-4) proved too hot to handle, and Stourbridge were bowled out for 92.


With main rivals Penkridge held to a losing draw by Bridgnorth, Oswestry have regained their 16-point lead in the division – and the scene is set for an important Bank Holiday weekend.
 

On Saturday Oswestry travel to Penkridge and on Monday they entertain an in-form Aston Manor side who have won their last four games and are also in the promotion hunt.


Oswestry Seconds slipped to another defeat on Saturday, this time to the last ball of the game at Wellington Seconds.
Wellington totted up 189-9 in their 50 overs, with Kevin Evans taking 3-32, Jonathan Davies 2-27 and Josh Coleridge 2-47.
But Oswestry were bowled out for 121 off the final delivery, despite a fine 40 by Callum Morris.
Oswestry Seconds did however pick up the club’s first silverware of the season on Sunday when they beat host club Wem in the final of the Tim Healey Memorial Trophy.
Oswestry made 102-7 in their 20 overs, with Tim Bierley making 23 and Matt Whitthread 20.
Wem’s chase fell just short as they were dismissed for 96 off the third ball of the last over. There were two wickets each for Kevin Evans, Xavie Clarke and skipper Owen Johnson.
 

Oswestry Thirds fell to a 95-run loss against their Shrewsbury counterparts at Morda Road on Sunday.
Shrewsbury were all out for 188, with James Bradbury taking 4-21 and skipper Adam Woodcock 4-34.
But Oswestry were then dismissed for 93, Chris Wiseman top-scoring with 26no.


Oswestry Fourths were gifted the points on Saturday by Ellesmere Seconds, who could not raise a side.
 

This Saturday, Oswestry Seconds take on Shifnal at Morda Road, and visit Stratford-upon-Avon on Monday.
The Thirds visit Shifnal Thirds on Saturday, while the Fourths travel to Ludlow Fourths.