Himley up to second after win

Chris Tranter took honours with bat and ball as Himley climbed to second spot in the Birmingham and District Premier League with a 10-wicket victory against Walmley.

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Brewood snatched the Staffs Club Cricket Championship from under the noses of Beacon as star all-rounder Chris Pearce hit 130 runs and bagged a five-wicket haul.

Tranter claimed 5-18 as Walmley were reduced to 64 all out, then hit an unbeaten 49 to see his side home just one ball into the 15th over.

The win left Himley 15 points adrift of leaders Knowle and Dorridge, who beat Moseley.

Wolverhampton lost ground in the title race, as their clash with Walsall was abandoned.

Worcestershire's David Wheeldon scored 45 and Warwickshire's Andy Miller took 4-24, as Wolverhampton eked out 143-8 in a match reduced to 46 overs per side due to rain.

Walsall reached 40-2 from 11 overs before a heavy storm ended proceedings.

Kidderminster Victoria's good run came to an end as they lost to Bromsgrove by five wickets.