Reed’s chances of a second league victory of the season were
spoilt by the rain at Old Haberdashers. The home side elected to bat
and although Reed’s opening bowlers, Richard Robertson and Ian
Roberts kept the run rate down they couldn’t find a break through.
Robertson conceded just 17 runs from his 8 overs. After 40 overs Old
Haberdashers had only 146, but had a good foundation from which to
build. This is exactly what happened. Peter Costen finally broke the
opening stand, bowling Filer for 74, his partner Harris quickly
followed, being run out for 50. Ian Roberts came back into the attack
at the death and picked up 2 wickets. Roberts finished with 2-32 from
15 overs. Old Haberdashers declared after 50 overs, setting Reed a
total of 220 win.
Reed lost Curtis early for 9 and Paul Watts for 11. At this stage
Reed were 28-2. Then the heavens opened and 35 minutes play were lost
and a vital 11 overs. Reed’s total didn’t change, but their chances
of victory had gone and any realistic chances of more points.
Blissett was adjudged leg before for 7, but that was Reed’s last
alarm as Chris Jackson and brother Simon put on 66 to see Reed to a
draw. Chris past again past 50 hitting 11 4s in his 61 not out. Reed
ended on 106-3.
