Following last weeks defeat at Sutton Coldfield, where the major plus point was the promise of the opening batting partnership between Nabeel Asghar and Jamie Johnson, a much changed Manor team finished off their pre league preparations with a 21 run victory against Knowle and Dorridge.

South African Kyle Shreuder made his debut on a fast and bouncy track at Church Road hitting an aggressive 47 and with good support from Darren Baker and Trent Turner saw Manor through to a total of 221-8 from their 45 overs. Shreuder has joined the club with a reputation of being a fine left handed batsman, but he also showed his potential as a left arm spinner taking 3 wickets to help dismiss the visitors for 200. Debutant Adieel Aftab also grabbed a couple of wickets in an encouraging display which also saw a first Manor outing for wicket keeper Mickey Brommall.

The Birmingham League season starts next week on Saturday 7th May with a midday start at Church Road against newly promoted Eastnor CC, whilst the 2nd XI have an away trip to Penn CC.