JUNIOR SUCCESS: Avoncroft Under 9's fought back for an incredible tie and a share of the trophy in the South & Central District Finals

Three defeats for U12s/U13s in county league games - Generally strong bowling performances, led by Louis Griffiths (4 wickets) and Sam Taylor (3 wickets) - Batting fails to ignite, with a partnership of 89 between Henry Jenkin & Fin Morris the only highlight

Croft's Under 11's consolidate their position at the top of the table - Harvey Shaw (30*) and Ben Huxley (33*) set the platform for total of 161-2 - Two wickets for Joe Neeson set Croft on the road to victory - Young debutant Callum Hooper impresses two wickets in this spell of 2-2-0-2

JUNIOR SECTION: Match Report Under 12's Pairs make it five wins out of six with two more wins - A strong batting display saw Croft sneak home by 2 runs against Droitwich - Late wickets and powerful hitting combined to deliver a 47 run victory against Barnt Green

JUNIOR SECTION: Match Report Under 12's post two victories in their latest pairs contests - 13 run victory against Bromsgrove, with Jack Ellis (15) and Joe Neeson (2-1) starring with bat and ball - Another 13 run victory against Hagley, with Ben Huxley (16) and Matt Athey (2-9) leading the way

Croft's Under 13's narrowly lose to Ombersley - Two wickets for Hamish Schulze help to restrict Ombersley to 101-4 - Contributions from Schulze (17), Oscar Jinks (17) and Matt Athey (17*) not quite enough as Croft finish 3 runs short on 98-6

Croft's Under 11's move top of the table with third win of the season - Strong bowling and fielding display, with 5 bowlers in the wickets and 3 run outs - Harvey Shaw (31*) and Ben Huxley (10*) chase the target down in 4.2 overs

Croft's Under 11's make it two wins out of two this season - Rohan Levy (15*) holds the Croft innings together with support from Oliver White and Aidan Sahota - Good all-round fielding display with wickets shared around

Croft's Under 12's lose trio of close games despite some good individual performances - Matt Athey (2-9) and Ben Athey (2-4) lead strong bowling effort against Hagley - Harvey Shaw's 29 not quite enough against Halesowen - Rohan Levy takes the catch of the season to back up his 13 runs against Rushwick