Reeds third eleven did their part in what was a fantastic day for the club. Hosting Pirton at Little Hadham captain Peter Baker, wanting to continue the teams run of success, won the toss and put the opposition into bat.
In the field, Reed did not allow Pirton to take advantage of the small boundaries and restricted their run rate. Only Hodges (55) and Beard (27) achieved any real progression as Pirton was eventually bowled all out for 145 from 41.4. Pick of the bowlers was opener Rupert Martin (15-3-47-4) but the wickets were also spread amongst Kallum Ward (5-2-18-1), Ian Roberts (13-4-33-2) and Alan Ward (2.4-0-19-2) only Jason Pallet was unable to take a scalp but never the less ended with good figures of (6-0-26-0)
Reeds chase started off shaky as the first wicket fell in the fourth over and the second in the tenth, a further seven overs later with score only on 41, Reed lost its third wicket of Aiden Swain (22), unable to pick up his hat trick of half centuries, who was well caught from a dive by bowler Maple (11-4-33-2). However, this loss bought Masseh Naeem to the crease who in typical form went about attacking the ball and with the loss of Ian Fulk for a brave 15, Naeem was joined by Alan Ward. The two increased the run rate and frustrated the Pirton players as the pair put on a partnership of 78. Naeem was eventually bowled for 58, but soon enough Alan Ward (26*) and Robert Willoughby (1*) were too returning to the pavilion having achieved the target and finishing on 149 for 5 from 33 overs.
Of the Pirton bowling attack only Maple, Beard (6-0-27-1) and Andrew (12-1-50-2) made any break through.
Thanks to some interesting results through out the division Reed are now in fourth place thanks to this victory and are in good form and spirits as they continue to aim for the top.
