Wickets fell in a tumble soon after tea which was taken as the 1st XI were in a comfortable position chasing Langleybury’s 235 all-out, Phil Lill bagging 5 wickets. Eventually Reed recovered to end on 207 for 8 with a half-century for James Heslam and another for Phil Lill who put-in a good all-round performance. This places them 5th in the Championship.
The Seconds notched-up another victory at Cockfosters winning by 4 wickets. Set 156, Richard Johnson scored 71 in Reed’s run-chase after Jack Caine and Alex Kelly had taken 3 wickets apiece in the first innings. Reed are in second place only 2 points behind the Division 5B leaders, Old Cholmeleians, whom they play next week.
Hertford scored 200 for 8 against the Thirds who in this match format managed a draw by reaching 157 for 8 in reply.
Meanwhile, the Fourths had a cracking win at Freman College. Jack Childs had taken 3 of Stevenage’s wickets in their 222 for 8, but unused to the quick-paced outfield at the Freman Oval, Stevenage’s fielders were unable to stop Bill Mansfield hitting 80 not out as he led the charge. Reed won with 4 wickets and 6 overs to spare. Now halfway through their slightly shortened league season, Reed are top of their Division and remain unbeaten.
Phil Lill rounded-off a good personal weekend by hitting 80 in the Sunday friendly at home versus Guilden Morden. Unfortunately, Reed managed only 166 in total and fell 45 runs short.
Expect match reports to follow soon.
PGB
