This week Reed III’s played host to Bovingdon in a mid table clash. Losing the toss Reed bowled first and with Richard Johnson (11.1.43.1) amd Matt Giblin (7.2.13.2) opening the attack Bovingdon were soon in trouble as Giblin bowled both openers cheaply. Stickland (19) and Arnold (42) then put a stand together before the former fell to a catch by Michael Naeem off Ian Roberts (10.5.18.2).
Arnold continued to secure one end for Bovingdon but with the introduction of Rhys Fitzgerald a procession of Bovingdon players came and went cheaply. Jack Caine(6.2.14.0)was great support for Fitzgerald who took two wickets in two balls and with catches from Maseeh Maeem and Matt Giblin and a further caught and bowled Rhys finished with figures of 8.4.0.16.5. Johnson came back for a short spell to take his first wicket in two years to wrap up the Bovingdon innings – 121 all out!
Richard Johnson and Ben Bowles opened the batting and it soon became clear the total was never enough as both played some excellent drives to register a 50 run opening partnership. Unfortunately Johnson was then bowled for 25 which brought Maseeh Naeem to the crease. The skipper played some lusty shots but very soon lost Ben Bowles as he played on having scored 28.
Ian Fulk in his first game of the season played the best shot of the day – a back foot cover drive for four before he too was out LBW for 12. Scott Caine 8 not out and Naeem, not out 43, saw Reed home in just over 25 overs to register a second win of the season.
