An absorbing game of cricket played on a scorching hot afternoon saw Reed II emerge victorious after being on the back foot and starring defeat in the face for most of the afternoon.

Having won the toss and chosen to bat Reed seemed to be settling down to achieve a comfortable total at 39-1. But tight County Hall bowling aided by a helpful wicket saw them crumble to 87-8. Number 10 Jim Allsopp took the attack to the bowlers striking a rapid 21 before Reed slumped to 109 all out.

Reed however have been bowling well all season and did not consider a win beyond them but with County Hall 32-0 after 11 overs defeat was looming. Despite County Halls good start, Jim Allsopp recorded 1-1 in his opening 7 over spell and the match was transformed with the introduction of Jason Archer into Reeds attack. Archer bowled a tremendous spell of 14 overs to claim 6-26 and see County Hall crash to 80-9 with 5 of Archers wickets being bowled. Ian Roberts 2-6 kept up the pressure and Jim Allsopp rapped up the final wicket for Reed to return 2-5 in 8.2 overs. Reed hard won 30 points kept them 19 points clear at the top of the table.