STROUD all-rounder Chris Job smashed a half-century and bagged three for 38 as Ed Mobbs’ side defeated basement side Gloucester AIW Sports by seven wickets.
Earlier, Gloucester AIW started this Gloucester Division clash in positive fashion with Mahendra Makar clubbing a rapid 56.
However, Stroud dominated the rest of the innings with James Job bagging three wickets.
Will Golding pegged AIW bag with a tight spell that saw him concede 12 runs from ten overs as the home side collapsed to 145 all out.
Stroud started their run chase with openers Chris Job (54) and Keith Daniels in swashbuckling form.
Share article They coasted home with Paul Frape scoring 35 not out and captain Ed Mobbs undefeated on 15 as their innings ended after just 34 overs.
Stroud welcome Lydney on Saturday.
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