There was disappointment for Bredon as Dumbleton went top of the Evesham Indoor League on runs per wicket.
The result means the title is now wide open.
A commanding defeat of Bredon (104-5), previously unbeaten, by Pershore (105-1) was underpinned by an opening partnership of 57 in 4 overs between Chris Ridings and Adam Wiffen, with excellent shot making and selection combined with precision calling.
After retirement, some momentum was inevitably lost. Sam Cross (21 no) and Geo Capaldi (13 no) nevertheless cruised to victory.
Bredon’s first loss of the season was caused by not posting enough runs.
Although Dominic Fenney (25) and Jamie Diamond (38 no) started well enough with 56 without loss at the halfway, this was not the launch pad for a necessary acceleration.
Towards the end of Bredon’s innings the lower order was trying desperately to make way for the return of the retired batsmen. They failed to achieve this until the last over which yielded 12 runs, 4 leg-byes and 3 run-outs.
- Report courtesy Evesham Indoor League. League round-up here.