Rosslyn

Stuart Smith and Marcus J.E. Baker started the innings well against the hosts opening attack. Smith in particular looked in a confident mood as he played the ball with ease, including an effortless six early on, over long on. The pair had the potential to set up a strong platform for their side when Baker was bowled for 23 with the score on 43. Smith would continue and would eventually reach his half century before falling soon after. Despite having a strong batting side the very slow left arm of Silva (2-18) frustrated the visitors as they struggled to get him away. After Smith and Bakers opening knocks the rest of the order all got starts but could not push on. Peter G. Baker (13), Rhodri Hughes (10), Scott Caine (14), Rob Willoughby (14) and Michael Robertson (14) all chipped in to take Reed to 165 all out in 39 overs. This gave the opposition an extra over to chase Reeds total which was 10 runs short of the batting bonus point.

In the second innings Reeds bowlers gave a very impressive display. First up Josh Conley and Michael Robertson both beat the bat and unfortunately the stumps on countless occasions. Robertson had the players hearts in their mouths as the ball missed by the very thinnest of margins. Whilst Conley (1-30) used his height and in-swing to claim Reeds first wicket LBW. Rob Willoughby would replace Conley and bowl a superb spell which accounted for 3 of the opposition, two thanks to catches from Rhodri Hughes and Tom Greaves. Meanwhile Jack Caine took over from Robertson and would suffer incredible in-justice as he produced a threatening, skilled but ultimately wicket less spell of 6 overs 3 maidens 0 for 11. With overs running out and wickets still needed Tom Greaves brought himself and Matt Bowles on and they proceeded to rip through the lower order as Bowles (1-4) and Greaves (5-18) finished the game. Rosslyn were all out for 124 leaving Reed victors by 41 runs.