Chippenham got off to a slow start reaching 30 in the first 18
overs. Both opening bowlers for Reed, Simon and Ian Roberts bowled
tightly and were unlucky not to break through earlier. As Chippenham
tried to up the run rate Ian Roberts struck. Christian Martin making
his first eleven debut replaced Simon Roberts and struck in just his
second over when he combined with Graham Hazard to leave Chippenham
suddenly 30-2. The same combination then struck a few over later and
Reed looked well on top. Chippenham then had a good stand of 84
between Heather and Hughes. Hughes was not afraid to put bat to ball
and the run rate increased considerably. Heather was well held by
Curtis for 31 off the bowling of Simon Roberts. Roberts again struck
to remove the dangerous Hughes for a quick fire 69. Mark Peart also
picked up 2 wickets at the death, one a swift stumping by jack of all
trades Ian Roberts. Chippenham declared when the 7th wicket went down
on 170.
In contrast to Chippenham’s slow start Reed were much more
positive. Baz Curtis followed his good form from Saturday and smashed
a rapid 69. He hit the first 3 balls from one of Game’s overs for 6,
but could only manage a boundary from the fourth ball. Reed had
reached 92 in the 13th over when Curtis went. He had hit 7, 4s and 5,
6s in his 69. Roger Bowcock kept the score board ticking before
being the third man out for 12. He was unlucky to be run out. Scott
Rouse put bat to ball for a brisk 12, before Dave Bowles and Mark
Peart saw Reed to a very comfortable 6 wicket win, neither gave a
chance as they were left unbeaten, Bowles was 21 not out and Peart
25.
