Shenley Village have conceded in the National Village Cup match due to be played on Sunday. This means Reed will play either Long Marston or Eaton Bray on the 28th May on The Green in the 3rd Round.
In the Herts League on Saturday, all of Reed’s sides were depleted and they attempted to do the best they could. The 1sts travelled to Langleybury who posted 260 for 9, Toby Fynn 3 for 52 and Ian Osborne 3 for 56. Reed responded with 219 before being bowled out. Ed Wharton made 86 and Rob Lankester 35.
On the Green, Reed 2nds relied heavily on Richard Barlow’s 92 in reaching 173 all out. George Garrott helped with 28. Northampton Exiles lost wickets to Owen Hughes (2 for 38) and Jean-Marc Maujean (2 for 28) but still had sufficient in the tank to reach the target five down.
“Fortress” Freman is losing its description quickly. Bearing the brunt of the absentees, MJE Baker lost the toss and his eight-player Third team was inserted and promptly dismissed for 70. Josh Conley slashed 21 and MJEB top-scored with 26. There were too many gaps to fill in the outfield and Welwyn Garden City romped home within 11 overs without losing a wicket.
It was the 4th’s scheduled gap week. It was just as well there wasn’t a match because undoubtedly it would have been conceded through lack of players.
Poor availability further caused the friendly fixture away to Chippenham on Sunday to be cancelled
On Friday the Under 11s had their first CYCA League match. Based on net scores after beginning on 200, Reed’s youngsters scored 64 but lost 9 wickets thus reducing their total by 45 runs to end on 219 (net). Cambridge Granta’s more experienced and older batters were more fortunate and did not lose a wicket. They reached 325 (net).
The Under 13’s fixture against Welwyn Garden City was postponed to a date to be re-arranged.
Expect Match Reports to follow in due course.
PGB
