AN UNBEATEN century from Lee De Souza inspired Alvechurch and Hopwood CC to an eight-wicket win against Halesowen’s 4ths.
De Souza finished on 100 not out in a stunning 172-run third-wicket stand with William Glover at Alvechurch Cricket Ground.
The pair guided Alvechurch to victory in 38.5 overs as the home side chased down Halesowen’s 246-9.
The result means Alvechurch remain top of the Worcestershire County League Division Six (North) table.
Halesowen won the toss and elected to bat as Aditya Solanki (100) scored a century in 67 balls which included 15 boundaries.
All of the away side’s top six batters made double figures while Sam Williams (3-28) impressed with the ball.
Ben Evans (2-38), Ben Dunn (2-49) and Joshua Cliff (1-52) also chipped in with wickets as Halesowen closed on 246-9 at the end of their 45 overs.
Alvechurch lost Mike Gilmour (6) early in their reply while Evans (39) departed after a useful 27-ball knock which featured nine boundaries.
This brought Glover (90 not out) and De Souza (100 not out) togther at the crease as the pair combined for an unbroken partnership.
De Souza reached a ton in 87 balls and hit 15 fours while Glover scored the winning runs to finish 10 runs shy of a century from 109 deliveries.
Alvechurch are next in action against Kidderminster 3rds on Saturday, July 18 with play to begin at 12.30pm at Chester Road.
