Worcester Cricket round-up as Hay-on-Wye maintain early title bid

Hay-on-Wye maintained their early title bid after easing to victory at Colwall by eight wickets in Division Eight South of the Worcester County Cricket League.

Jonathan Henry high-scored for Colwall with 51, but Hay-on-Wye bowled out their hosts for 134 - with Gabriel Moore taking three wickets.

John Barry powered Hay-on-Wye towards victory with 59 - while undefeated 36 from Gareth Grant and 15 for Rhydian Bevan helped send them to within nine points of the league summit.

Meanwhile, Presteigne emerged with their first win in five matches after beating Eastnor by 92 runs.

Luke Jones hit an astonishing 123 for Presteigne and was backed up by David Austin (34) and Alan Stocker (30) to finish 269/7.

Matt Graff (48 not out) and Tom Watkins (42) attempted to lead the comeback charge for Eastnor, who were eventually bowled out for 177.

Builth Wells stayed to within a point of second spot after beating leaders Tenbury Wells by 63 runs in Division Nine North Herefordshire.

Jon Corzon (76 not out) high-scored for Builth Wells who then bowled out their table-topping hosts for 103 to reduce the gap to 12 points behind the summit.

Kington were bowled out for just 65, as they lost by 16 runs at second-placed Knighton on Teme.