SATURDAY:
The “double-header” against Dunstable did not go too well. The Firsts playing away scored 166 in reply to the host’s 264 thereby losing by 98 runs. Sean Tidey and Ed Wharton each made 29 and Ian Osborne who earlier had taken 3 wickets also scored 31.
On the Green, Dunstable II overhauled Reed Seconds’ 171 for 8 losing only 5 wickets in the process. MJE Baker had top-scored with 45 and Marcus Martin took 2 of the wickets.
The Thirds lost to Northwood Town by 65 runs. There were 2 wickets apiece for Neil Haslam, Rob Willoughby and Matt Naeem but the run-chase petered-out on 170 which included an assured 38 by Mike Catt and a harder-hit 31 by Mike Robertson.
Baldock III remain top of Regional Division B East despite losing to the Reed Fourth XI at the Freman Oval. Making 191 for 9, (Alan Ward claiming 3 wickets), Baldock were then unable to prevent Martin Johnson leading the charge with a splendid ton and the 4ths winning by 7 wickets.
SUNDAY:
The Waitrose-sponsored Club Open Day for Colts was on the Green during the morning coinciding with the last practice sessions of the season. Thanks to all the Coaches, Managers and helpers plus a big Thank You to Cilla for her organisation and BBQ.
In the afternoon Reed participated in the Keatley Cup which this season was in the form of a Six-a-side round-robin competition. The venue was the Therfield Cricket Ground.
After winning against the organising hosts, Royston CC, and Thriplow CC, but losing against the Lord’s Taverners Buccaneers, the Reed sextet claimed a place in the final against the Buccaneers. With 2 required from the final delivery, Tom Walsingham guided the ball down to the vacant Third Man boundary for a four and winning the re-vamped Keatley Cup by a whisker.
Expect Match Reports to follow shortly.
PGB
