All four of Reed’s sides batted first on Saturday but only the Seconds managed not to lose. They drew.
The Firsts were at home to Shenley Village and scored 156. The visitors lost 5 wickets in overhauling that total within 20 overs.
In the “double header”, the Seconds were away at Shenley Village. Phil Frenay and Marcus Baker hit fifties in Reed’s 234 for 9 but that score appeared too much for Shenley to chase as they batted out 47 overs reaching only 130 for 6. A couple of late wickets gave Reed an extra few points; Reed 16 points, SV 9 points.
At the Freman Oval, the Thirds were all-out in the 45th over for an undefendable 175. Top of the table Berkhamsted had a dozen overs to spare when they won although Reed had taken 7 wickets in the process.
The Fourths had their first loss of the League season at Elstree against Hatch End. Being inserted, the Fourths set off like an express train with thirties from Martin Johnson, Zac Conley and Michael Catt but eventually declared when the score was 178 for 8. In reply, Hatch End batted for 42 overs when they reached their target. Neil Haslam took 3 of the 5 wickets to fall. Despite this defeat, Reed remain in 1st position in the Division.
The Sunday XI fared better at the Green in between the odd shower. Reduced to 32 overs per innings, Reed totted-up 178 for 7. Leading the way were Mitchell Cooper, (38), Owen Hughes, (42), and Rob Lankester, (32). Knebworth Blues responded with 150 for 7 giving Reed a win by 28 runs.
On Thursday the 9th, the Mid-Week XI had played and lost to Ickleford in a Friendly 20/20. The visitors passed the 150 mark but Reed fell 40 runs short. Top score was Jack Tidey’s 45.
This coming Wednesday, 15th July, Reed are scheduled to play Foxton in this season’s Keatley Cup Final. The match is arranged for a 6 p.m. start at Therfield Recreation Ground. Supporters would be welcome.
Expect Match Reports to follow shortly.
PGB
