BARNT Green won the second XI battle when they beat arch rivals Bromsgrove by three wickets in the Birmingham League.

Opening bat George Cracknell cracked 81 not out while skipper Adam Jones supported with a further 40 as Bromsgrove posted a target of 211 for six.

But Barnt Green chased the total down to reach a winning 214 for seven thanks to the efforts of Harrison Moncrieffe with 43, Henry Moberley on 56 and skipper Alex Woods who added 47.