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Firsts pull off record run-chase before fourths go 3-in-3

Firsts pull off record run-chase before fourths go 3-in-3

Alex Thomas13 Aug - 08:32
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Kaushal's maiden Birmingham League century helps defeat Old Hill, before fourths all-round team performance beats league leaders Broseley...

Bridgnorth (317-5) beat Old Hill (316-1) by five wickets

Bridgnorth pulled off a remarkable, record-breaking run chase to win their second game of the season at Old Hill, as the batting unit fired in unison.

After inviting the hosts to bat first, Old Hill's top-order maintained a steady tempo throughout their first innings despite the loss of opener Waqas Ahmed, dismissed by Muhammed Khan (1-68). From then on the home side scored consistently throughout, as Hasan Ahmed and home captain Bilal Hassan both compiled unbeaten centuries. However, the lack of risks taken clearly inspired the visitors to take on the mammoth target.

Another solid start from openers Rahul Kaushal and Harj Dhinsay (24) laid an early platform, before Usamah Khan (47) joined Kaushal for a 96-run second wicket stand. R