AVONCROFT had a testing weekend with defeats in the league and cup.

In Worcestershire League Division Three, Croft lost by 60 runs to opponents Alvechurch & Hopwood.

Alvechurch opted to bat first and made 169 all out, with three wickets each for Paul Athey and Ian Carpenter. Croft were bowled out for 109 in reply, with Church’s Dan Wolstencroft taking five wickets.

They go to Himbleton in the league on Saturday (1pm start).

In the National Village Knockout Cup, Croft lost to Astwood Bank.