SPORTY pupils from Milking Bank Primary School have batted off teams from across Worcestershire to win a place in the regional final of a national cricket competition.

The year six students will play in the West Midlands regional round of the Asda Kwik Cricket tournament at the renowned Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Friday - competing against teams representing Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire.

It is the first time a Dudley school, which comes under the Worcestershire cricket district, has reached the West Midlands final. If successful in the next leg they will make it to the national final day, which will be held at Grace Road in Leicester.

Councillor Karen Shakespeare, cabinet member for environment and culture said: I'm delighted that Milking Bank has made it through to the next round and wish them the very best of luck."

To track the Milking Bank team's progress visit www.milkingbank.com or www.asda-kwikcricket.co.uk.