Reed III versus Luton Town and Indians IV at Lancaster Avenue, Luton, on Saturday 28th May 2016.
For the first 35 overs of this match, Reed appeared to have a firm grasp as the hosts were struggling on 138 for 8. The opening attack of Joe Graves and Josh Conley had bowled with venom conceding only 33 and 34 runs respectively off their 10-over allocations. The change bowlers were more successful as wickets fell to the rhythmic Ian Roberts (2 for 27), and the teenaged pair of Jake Gifford (2 for 18) and Jack Wilkerson (3 for 32). Mike Robertson, then Julien Fynn took 1 wicket each but the LT&I CC final two partnerships had added a further crucial 53 runs, closing on 191 all-out.
As it turned out, even 140 would have proved to be too many for Reed to chase. The turbaned slow-bowler, Singh, ran through the top order taking 3 wickets with only Martin Johnson making an impression with 15. Maseeh Naeem again found some form and top-scored with 30 and accompanied by Ben Moody (17) put-up some resistance. However, once they had been removed, the end was close. Dalvi completed a spell of 6 for 27 as Reed totalled just 82 in fewer than 25 overs.
Reed III (10 points) lost to Luton Town and Indians IV (30 points) by 109 runs.
Report submitted by PGB.
