Worcestershire win second tour game

Worcestershire CCC won its second match on Saturday during the pre-season tour to Northern Transvaal in South Africa. Playing against the Northern Titans in Duivelskloof, Ben Smith won the toss and elected to bat on good batting track in fine weather.

The County scored 278 for 8 in 50 overs. Vikram Solanki scored 78, Graeme Hick 66, Stephen Peters 48 and Ben Smith 38.

In reply the Titans were dismissed for 240 in 48 overs having been 131 for 7 at one stage. The wickets were shared with two each for Matt Mason, Chris Liptrot, David Leatherdale and Vikram Solanki. Mark Harrity bowled 8 overs for just 21 runs in his first appearance for the County.

The County's third match will be on Wednesday in Phalaborwa against a Kwa-Zulu Natal Invitational XI.