Reed won the toss in this local derby and decided to bat first.
Reed were soon in trouble at 38-3 with Braughing’s skipper Cousins
taking 3 wickets. When he bowled big hitting Trevor Saunders for 15
Reed were further in the myhr at 66-4. This brought Simon Jackson to
the wicket and with brother Chris they started to rebuild the damage.
They bought on 135 for the 5th wicket and saw Reed to maximum batting
points again. Chris took a liking to Adrian Jackson’s bowling hitting
him to all parts of the ground. He hit for 17 in one over. With Simon
also moving the ball around well the score board was never still and
slowly the home side were put on the back foot. Chris Jackson was
finally removed for 117 by Braughing’s Jackson. Chris hit 9 4s in his
total. Simon went on to 40 not out when heavy rain finally sent the
players off the ground, never to return. Both sides take 10 points
each.
