Stratford romp to victory to stretch winning run

STRATFORD stormed to a six-wicket victory over Moseley Ashfield on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the Warwickshire League Premier Division season.

And they will be hoping to make it a clean sweep on white ball victories when they travel to Walmley today.

Moseley won the toss, opted to bat and soon found themselves in trouble against Stratford’s pace attack.

Joe White took 4-32, Tom Grundy 3-44 and Archie Walker 3-4 as the home side crashed to 82 all out in the 22nd over.

The visitors had little trouble in reaching their target, led by John Stratton’s 28 and they cruised to 85/4 inside 14 overs.

In Division Three, Earlswood beat visitors Bridge Trust by five wickets helped by a fine all-round performance from Alex Laud who took 3-40 and then hit 115. There were also wickets for James McSweeney who took 4-44.

Neighbours Studley had opponents Stockton Star all out for 120 to wrap up a 28-run victory. Andrew Rhodes (4-31) and Keiron Ward (3-18) were the main wicket-takers with Ward also top scoring for Studley with 43.

Tanworth & Camp Hill continue to lead the way in the Premier Division of the Cotswold Hills League after they beat Lapworth by three wickets while Exhall & Wixford are still looking for their first win after slumping to a 198-run defeat at home to Bretforton