Adam Finch and Ben Allison both bowled tirelessly in search of another quick breakthrough, but it wasn’t to come until the first over with the new ball, with Warwickshire now at 312, when Ed Barnard edged Tom Taylor behind late in the afternoon.
Worcestershire had to strike, and fast, but with momentum behind the hosts, taking five more wickets to keep any realistic Division One status hopes alive, the odds were stacked against the Pears.
Kai Smith joined the now in and set Beau Webster, as they worked the ball around the outfield to add an unbroken 84 in 11.2 overs.
With Brookes and Khurram both stand-outs in a remarkable opening three days play for the visitors, there was now a looming likeliness that their outstanding individual efforts would be in vein, as Warwickshire continued to grind down the bowlers on a lifeless wicket, pushing the visitors out of the contest.
Defeat was confirmed late in the day, with Worcestershire’s desolation visible across the playing and coaching staff, having played in almost perfect fashion for three days, but forced to leave the outfield with dreams of a memorable Division One win shattered.
The Pears will now take stock, as they face a short-turnaround before welcoming Hampshire to Visit Worcestershire New Road on Tuesday, looking to cling on to any hopes of survival in the top tier of the Rothesay County Championship.