Kashif brings Pears home

By Nigel Gardner 

AN EXHILARATING exhibition of strokeplay by Kashif Ali powered Worcestershire Rapids to a 62 run win over Derbyshire. Ali plundered 88 off only 36 balls and dominated a fourth wicket stand of 119 from 56 with skipper Jake Libby who made 73.
The 25-year-old hit seven sixes and eight fours after Rob Jones made 53 as the Rapids surged to 254 for 5 in a game reduced to 30 overs a side by rain.
Luis Reece led Derbyshire’s pursuit with 96 off 64 balls but Pat Brown took 4 for 51 and Josh Baker 3 for 29 to seal victory with 29 balls to spare and keep the Rapid...

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