MIDDLEWICH lost by five wickets at Alvanley in Cheshire County League Division Two.

Richard Clorley (33), Stuart Price (34) and Kallum Boyle(25) helped Middlewich to 129 before being bowled out.

Alvanley needed a 49th over to get over the top, with five wickets lost. Stuart Price took two wickets.

Middlewich’s seconds were unable to beat the 212 set by Alvanley in 50 overs.

Although Ryan Twigg (3-26) and Paul Donnelly (3-41) helped to skittle out Alvanley, Middlewich were tumbled for 174 after 42 overs.

Denton Brock remained unbeaten on 90.