Shrewsbury failed to make the National Club Championship final after losing to Chester-le-Street in the semis.

Replying to the Durham side's 314-5, Shrewsbury could only make 280-9 in front of a big home crowd.

"We're disappointed, but it shows the calibre of players we have at the club," said chairman Andy Barnard.

Just 24 hours earlier, Shrewsbury had pulled 20 points clear of the Birmingham Premier League drop zone, thrashing Moseley by nine wickets.

Wes Robinson took 4-37 as Moseley were bowled out for 106.

Ed Foster (53) and Ryan Bishop (48) were both unbeaten as Shrewsbury rattled up 107-1 in just 14.1 overs.

Meanwhile Wellington have taken over at the top of the First Division, after beating Shropshire neighbours Shifnal by five wickets.

Wendell Wagner took 5-35 as Shifnal were dismissed for 148 at Orleton Park, before Australian Sean Clingeleffer struck 40.

In the Second Division, St George's gave themselves hopes of avoiding the drop after beating bottom side Sutton Coldfield by seven runs.

Andy Johnson (75) top-scored as Saints made 190-9, Chris Ward and Hitshu Bachani then took four wickets apiece as Sutton were bowled out for 183.

St George's are still second-bottom, but are now just two points from safety.

In the Third Division, Shropshire duo Bridgnorth and Whitchurch are well clear of the rest.

Bridgnorth are top after seeing off Moseley Ashfield by 55 runs, with Andrew Carson hitting 49 as they reached 210 all out, before Ed Lewis' 4-39 helped dismiss Ashfield for 155.

Olton made 197 against Whitchurch, who then eased to 198-2 with Simon Bowen making an unbeaten 76 and Richard Oliver ending on 59 not out.

But Newport (85 all out) lost to Lichfield (89-3) by seven wickets as they struggle to avoid relegation.

In the Shropshire Premier League, Oswestry have stayed top and are on course for promotion, despite Wem posting a useful 201-9, with Gary France making 45.

Paul Robinson (5-50) and his brother Mark then (88) helped Oswestry to victory as they secured a five-wicket win.

Quatt are still in the chase thanks to Dean Robinson, with his unbeaten 80 helping them to a six-wicket win over Ludlow.

Allscott secured a 153-run win over Bomere Heath while Much Wenlock drew against Albrighton, Reman Services and Shelton also drew.

Madeley beat Welshpool after restricting them to 134, they squeezed home with 135-8 in reply and Newtown (148) beat Broseley (83) by 65 runs.

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