BEWDLEY CC managed just 74 all out in a heavy 162-run defeat against Netherton but remain top of the table.
Netherton posted 236 all out in 49 overs at Highbridge Road as Sam Wilson and Grant Morris took three wickets apiece.
However, only three Bewdley batters managed double figures in reply with the league leaders skittled for just 74.
Despite the defeat, Bewdley remain top of the Worcestershire County League Division One table.
Bewdley won the toss and elected to field as Michael Hayes (1-37) broke up a 45-run opening partnership with the wicket of Arslan Iqbal (33).
And Bewdley had Netherton in trouble after the home side slipped to 113-7.
However, Ashish Ashish (120 not out) punished the Bewdley attack as he scored 21 boundaries including five sixes in a stunning 132-ball innings.
Only Sheraz Younas (23) made double figures from the rest of Netherton’s batters as the home side recovered to reach 236 all out.
Bewdley made a disastrous start with the bat as Austin Ball (0) and Jamie Boyle (1) both fell cheaply to leave the visitors on 6-2.
Opener Nick Wilkinson (13) and Damon Gariff (23) looked to build a steady partnership only for both batters to fall in quick succession.
Ashish (5-15) capped a fine solo performance by cleaning up Bewdley’s tail order as the league leaders suffered back-to-back defeats after slumping from 39-3 to 74 all out.
Bewdley are next in action against Himley on Saturday, June 28 with the game to start at 12.30pm at Lower Park.
