Reed win by 86 runs Reed booked their place in the Keatley Cup semi finals on Tuesday night as they surged to a comprehensive 86 run victory over Aspenden, Standon & Puckeridge at home.

Winning the toss, Reed skipper William Clarke elected to bat, and it proved to be the correct decision as Simon Jackson, club and 1st XI captain, struck a chanceless 67*, and ran very efficiently between the wickets with Ben Bowles (26). John Heslam (12), Chris Jackson (14) and a typically flamboyant 14* by Jim Allsopp ensured that the home side reached a challenging 153 for 4 in their 15 eight ball overs.

In response, Aspenden could not have made a worse start as their opener was caught at midwicket on the first ball of the innings off Clarke (3-0-12-3), and his fellow opener was bowled shortly afterwards. At the other end, Peter Tidey (3-0-12-3) also tore through the line-up as Reed&Mac226;s opening bowlers left a trail of destruction leaving Aspenden floundering on 22 for 6. Jim Allsopp (3-1-11-0), Richard Johnson (3-0-14-1) and Richard Robertson (2-0-9-1) also ensured that runs were kept tight, leaving Aspenden on 67 for 9 after their 15 overs. The next round is due to be played at a neutral ground, yet to be drawn, on 27th June