Winning the toss and batting Reed got off to a steady start, but never dominated against a tight Monken Hadley bowling attack. Paul Wats 17, Ian Fulk 42, John Heslam 14 and newcomer Chris Shorrock 25 all made useful contributions without going on to a major score.

At 140-5 with only 15 overs remaining Reed looked as if they might struggle to secure maximum batting bonus points at 200, but Richard Robertson 31 and Alan Ward 23 not out scored at a healthy rate and saw Reed to 204-6 in their allotted 53 overs.

Newly promoted Monken Hadley soon discovered life in the higher division was no easier with the bat. Hadley started their reply well enough despite Andrew Emms enjoying little luck as he constantly beat the bat. At 60-1, Hadley were well on course, but the introduction of Robertson, after a shoddy first over, saw Reed make the necessary break through.

After Hawkins went for 31 no ther Monken Hadey batsman exceeded 20 and Reed tightened their grip on the game. Andrew Emms 3-21 and Richard Robertson 3-31 broke the back of the innings and Jason Archer 4-18 come on to wrap up the tail.

Reed won comfortably by 90 runs with 10overs to spare and sit undefeated at the top of the Division 8 table with a maximum 60 point from 2 games.