WORCESTERSHIRE weren't able to take the eight required wickets on the final day against Warwickshire, only collecting five points from the bout despite previously looking in a strong position.
Two late wickets on day three meant the side needed eight wickets to take a vital win.
However they could only claim three wickets as Warwickshire chased the score of 393 in 93.2 overs.
Resuming on 55 for two, Dan Mousley and Zen Malik frustrated Worcestershire's seam attack early on.
Khurram Shazhad came in and looked a testing challenge for the Warwickshire pairing, however the duo maintained their form to further frustrate Alan Richardson's side.
Loanee Bertie Foreman made the first breakthrough of the occasion, as his bowl was top-edged by Mousley, falling into the waiting hands of Jake Libby.
Australian Beau Webster joined Malik after the dismissal and Warwickshire resumed their productive opening. The pair added 160 for the fourth wicket, while Malik took his century.
Ethan Brookes forced a mishit from Malik with 107 still required. Tom Taylor duly took the catch and Worcestershire found themselves six-wickets from the unlikely victory.
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Adam Finch and Ben Allison couldn't find the breakthrough, with the third wicket on the day coming when Ed Barnard edged Tom Taylor, with the home side now at 312.
Kai Smith joined Webster to add an unbroken 84 in 11.2 overs.
Defeat was ultimately confirmed late on, with Worcestershire forced to settle for the loss despite looking almost flawless in the opening three days of the bout.
Worcestershire will next take on Hampshire at home on Tuesday, July 29.
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