THE PEARS overcame The Bears at New Road as a depleted Birmingham side fell to a 49-run North Group defeat to Worcestershire.
Nine players were missing from Bears ranks including Chris Woakes and Danny Briggs, away on international duty.
The Rapids took full advantage to move third in the table with Brett D’Oliveira dominating with both bat and ball, while Ish Sodhi took three wickets in an over to seal the win.
“I’ve been made well aware of the rivalry over the past couple of days and it is great to get the points,” said Sodhi.
“The first powerplay set the tone for us. Riki Wessels a...