Reed Third X1 hosted Harpenden 4th X1 at Freman College and on winning the toss opted to bat. Opening bowlers Owen Hughes ( 6 overs 1 for 25) and Ian Roberts (10 overs 3 for 16) made immediate inroads into the Harpenden batting. They were ably supported by Julien Fynn (7 overs 3 for 12) and reduced the visitors to 47 for 6 off 20 overs. This was soon to become 74 for 9 of 31 overs with wickets from Josh Conley and Mathew Naeem. However, Harpenden fought back with a spirited last wicket partnership of 56 with Killen scoring 64 and Machey 6no leaving Reed to chase 130.
In reply, opener Ed Garrott batted sensibly for 29 but two silly run outs and the wicket of George Garrott (14) left Reed on 66 for 4 after 13 overs. However this brought Michael Robertson (44no) and Julien Fynn (23no) to the crease and in the next 11 overs they put on 67 runs for the loss of no wickets to seal the win for Reed. Reed 30 points, Harpenden 5 points, taking Reed to a mid table position.
Report submitted by Richard Robertson.
