May 2016 - Page 3 of 3 - Reed Cricket Club

Ravaged Reed rally in victory over Stevenage

Despite being ravaged by injuries and last-minute illness, Reed 1st XI opened their league campaign with a comfortable 6 wicket victory over Stevenage. Their opponents lost wickets at regular intervals to the opening attack of Pete Tidey (10-1-21-1) and Ian Osborne (10-0-48-3). At 88-5 they were rocking, but a stubborn partnership of 51 between Andrew Joslin (46) and Shadrach Gittens-Browne (23) steadily re-built their innings. However, Alex Mutucumarana (8-1-29-2) winkled out both of them and they finished on 186-9 after 50 overs. In reply, Reed lost two quick wickets, but Will Heslam(79*) in 70+ run partnerships with Rob Lankester (42), who was in imperious form, and Richard Wharton (36) saw Reed home with 5 overs to spare. Man of the match, wicket-keeper Wharton also dismissed 4 batsmen, leaving Reed with a comfortable chase. Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:13:08+00:00May 8th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: Ravaged Reed rally in victory over Stevenage|Comments Off

Headlines – 7th / 8th May

Saturday: Will Heslam was in the runs again with 79 not out supported by 42 from Rob Lankester and 36 by Richard Wharton as Reed Firsts won their first league fixture. Ian Osborne took a 3-for and Wharton made 4 wicket-keeping dismissals as Stevenage closed on 186 for 9. At Reed, Richard Barlow looked in command scoring 85 not out for the 2nd XI easily overtaking Ampthill's 147. There were 3 wickets apiece for the two "JCs", (Josh Conley & Jack Caine). Rob Willoughby scored 63 and Chris West 45 when the Thirds were looking good at 120 for 2. But wickets tumbled and they were all-out for 166. Pirton knocked them off for the loss of just 1 wicket. Sunday: "Rooty" Rob rattles-up a ton. Forties by John Kershaw and Bill Mansfield helped Reed reach 283 for 5 in 53-run victory. Expect match reports to follow shortly. PGB

By Peter G. Baker|2016-05-09T07:52:47+01:00May 7th, 2016|Categories: 2016, News|Tags: Headlines|Comments Off

T20 Win Sets Scene for League Season Curtain Raiser

Reed 1st XI Vs Chorleywood 1st XI (played at The Green, Reed) Date: Monday 2 May 2016 Match Type: Readers County 20-20 Cup (Group C) Toss won by Chorleywood who elected to bat Result: Reed won by 6 wickets Chorleywood CC 104 for 9 (20 overs) E Wharton 3 for 31, S Tidey 2 for 18 Reed CC 106 for 4 (12.1 overs) W Heslam 31, S Smith 27*, M Sampson 22* With the bank holiday festivities out of the way, Chorleywood brought a weakened side having had 6 dropouts before the game. Chorleywood won the toss and elected to bat and made a very good start. They scored 10 off the first over, 9 off the second and 8 off the third and must have felt well set at 27 for 1 after 3 overs. But having lost that 1st wicket the away side could not build a platform and every bowler that came on was able to bowl dots and wickets fell at regular intervals. A. Dunning was dropped on 0 but went onto make a well-constructed 41 off 43 balls, but did not have the support at the other end and Chorleywood were restricted to 104 for 9 off 20 overs. Ed Wharton (3 for 31) and Sean Tidey (2 for 18) were the pick of the bowlers. Reed CC would have been pleased with the swiftness in which the runs were knocked off but in truth would have been disappointed losing 4 wickets. Some tired legs and tired minds may have contributed to a few wickets but Will Heslam (31), Stuart Smith (27 not out) and Matt Sampson (22 not out) all scored better than a run a ball to seal [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-05-03T10:55:13+01:00May 3rd, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 1st XI v. Chorleywood (Herts T20)|Comments Off

Mayfield let off the hook!

A youthful Reed IV’s team made the journey down to Mayfield CC on Saturday. Greeted by a very slow outfield and a wicket that looked as if it could deliver a few surprises captain Bowman fancied a bowl and trusted Owen “Iron boots” Hughes (2-8) and Matt Yates (1-33) with the new ball, both returning good figures. Bowman then turned to the spin of Emes (1-31) and unpredictability of Steve Hughes (2-64) and inspired captaincy it was too, Emes striking with just his first ball. Mayfield looked rattled at 43-5 but Kureshi(36), Starck(25) and Patel(42) stuck around and contributed runs to help Mayfield finish on 176 all out. After teas Reed prepared to bat, opening pair Johnson and R. Willoughby both started well striking boundaries in the first two overs. After that it went somewhat downhill as Reed fell foul to a devastating spell of slow bowling by Cullen (5-14) who dismissed the top four in the space of six balls. Moody, accompanied by talismanic skipper Bowman steadied the ship but a chase never looked on the cards and Reed continued to lose regular wickets ending on a disappointing 60 all out. Report submitted by Ben Moody.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:13:09+00:00May 3rd, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 4th XI v. Mayfield (Friendly)|Comments Off

Reed at a canter!

Reed entertained a Northampton Exiles XI in a hastily arranged friendly on Saturday. Under uncharacteristic blue skies and the unseasonal icy wind, the visitors made steady progress against the new ball, until Josh Conley (3-37) removed their top order. Only Amar Patel resisted with a patient 63, having survived a sharp caught and bowled chance off Conley's final ball, as Reed chipped away, taking wickets on a regular basis. Tom Greaves (2-27) flushed out the middle order whilst Will Heslam (1-15) and Phil Frenay (2-19) cleaned out the tail in uncustomary roles as the 'fifth' bowler. When Patel was run out Exiles finished on 154. In reply the Heslam brothers never looked in any trouble as they cantered to an opening stand of 126 off 23 overs, both retiring fittingly with 56 apiece. The match was swiftly concluded by Chris Jackson (7*) and Rob Lankester (20*), the latter hoisting a huge maximum over the bowler's head. Hence Reed won by 10 wickets as a warm up for some more demanding challenges to come this season. Report by Peter Wholley.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:13:11+00:00May 2nd, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: Reed at a canter!|Comments Off

Headlines – 30th April / 1st May / 2nd May

Saturday 1sts: Josh Conley "Exiled" 3 visiting batsmen to the pavilion before the Heslam bros. each scored 56 in reply as Reed beat Northampton Exiles by 10 wickets. In our other friendly match, Mayfield proved too strong for our "Fourth XI" running-out winners by 116 runs. Top-scorer for Reed was Ben Moody with 18 out of 60. Owen Hughes had returned impressive figures of 2 for 8 from 6 overs. Sunday: It was Reed versus Reed on Sunday as 2 Fitzgeralds, 2 Caines and 2 Wards rattled-up 262 for 5 - all for Hare Street & Hormead! In response, the real Reed side scored 190 for 4; runs coming from Rob Lankester, John Kershaw, Paul Garrott and Karl Ward. Monday: Sampson & Smith slam big boundaries to make short work of Chorleywood in the Herts 20/20. Chasing just 104, Reed won by 6 wickets with Stuart Smith (24 n.o.) and Matt Sampson (22 n.o.) winning with 8 overs unused. Expect match reports to follow shortly.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-05-02T19:02:28+01:00May 1st, 2016|Categories: 2016, News|Tags: Headlines|Comments Off