SMETHWICK HAVE started their title defence in exceptional form and are six from six in the Birmingham & District Premier League. In their latest match, they defeated Dorridge by 37 runs after 80 from veteran batter Bilal Shafayat saw them to 227-9 from their 50 overs. Dorridge were bowled out for 190 as Smethwick opened up a 27-point gap at the top of the table.
Pudsey St Lawrence are 17 points ahead in Bradford after a 61-run win over Bradford and Bingley. Half-centuries from Josh Priestley (55) and skipper Barrie Frankland (50 not out) saw Pudey to 230-7 before spinner Archie Sc...
