Reed travelled to County Hall on Saturday aiming to fire themselves back up the table after their disappointing league defeat the week prior. On a hot afternoon Reed won the toss and elected to bat, and James Heslam and Tom Greaves wasted no time punishing the early loose deliveries. Heslam (33) was first to fall, followed by Greaves (26) whom together had got Reed off to an excellent start. A bowling change which induced more control and guile slowed up proceedings, however Reed comfortably pushed the scoring on.
A flurry of quick wickets in the middle order slightly hampered proceedings, however Chris Jackson (63*) held the innings firm which allowed him to support the impressive Will Dobson who amassed a classy 88. Mitchell Cooper (31*) contributed well towards the end of the innings, who along with Jackson put on 55 before Reed declared with 3 overs of their allocation remaining, leaving County Hall chasing 271 for t he win.
In reply Lee Johnson (2-78) made the early breakthrough for the visitors, however the pace bowlers were finding it difficult to extract too much out of the wicket. The introduction however of Tom Greaves (3-51), again picking up a wicket with his first delivery saw Reed firmly on the front foot. Will Dobson (2-21), likewise impressed with he ball, and the two bowled well in tandem together. At 118-7, Reed looked close to victory. However a firm rear guard approach by Stevenson (52*) and Hibbert (33*) saw County Hall bat on to play out for the draw, finishing on 209-7.
