BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT champions Smethwick kicked off their title defence with a crushing 222-run win over Shrewsbury. Isaac Mohammed, nephew of Moeen Ali, struck nine sixes in his 132 from 100 balls as Smethwick racked up 399-7 in their 50 overs. Shrewsbury in reply were all out for 177, George Hargrave (53) the only real resistance as Sagar Udeshi took 3-47.
There was a shock in the Bradford League as 2025 winners New Farnley lost to Bradford & Bingley, James Swallow striking the final two balls of the match for four to see Bingley chase down a target of 274. Joe Pyrah was th...
