SOCIAL.
The Garrotts & co posing as “Not all legless” won the quiz on Friday. Well done them! And thanks to Quizmaster Matt Bowles.
COLTS.
The Under 11s beat Cokenach on Tuesday. Extras made large contributions to both sides’ totals but Reed ended-up with 251 (net) and Cokenach (246 (net). Thomas Green took 2 wickets and Jacob Vincent, Matthew Barons and Oliver Tallis 1 each.
On Thursday, the Under 13s saw action against Saffron Walden but managed only 56 for 4 in reply to S-W’s 108 for 8. Wickets fell to Sam Osborne (2), Matthew Liebenberg (2), Adam Gardner (1), William McIntosh (1) and Archie McIntosh (1). In Reed’s batting line-up, Sam Osborne retired after reaching 31.
SATURDAY. (SHPCL).
Matt Sampson top-scored with 92 for the Firsts away at Luton Town & Indians in the first match in the “timed” format. Reed batted for 60 overs amassing 246 for 7, James Heslam and Ed Wharton also recorded half-centuries. Karl Ward then took a five-for as LT&I responded with 205 for 9 and held out for a draw in the “June gloom”.
The two Richards (Barlow and Johnson) put together a century opening partnership on the Green as the Seconds easily stroked their way to 293 for 4. “Jonno” was run-out for 50 but “Barley” went all the way to 133 and Jack Caine also scored 43 down the order. Acting skipper, Ed Garrott, led the bowling attack taking 3 of Baldock’s wickets but there were also 2 wickets each for Matt Giblin, Owen Hughes and Kieren McKinna and 1 for Maseeh Naeem.
This fixture was remarkable for each team having an ECB-qualified umpire who are related; Paul Watts attached to Reed and brother Robin “Dobbin” Watts to Baldock!
The Thirds had to concede having only 6 players available. At the bottom of their table, they will now have to play catch-up to reach a respectable position.
Expect Match Reports to follow shortly.
SUNDAY.
No fixture. Despite consulting the Cricket Conference and fielding a potentially “medium strong” team, we could not attract suitable opponents.
But if you want local National Village Cup action – Preston are at home versus Langleybury in the Herts & Beds Group whilst Thriplow will be entertaining Foxton in the Cambs & Norfolk Group. Scheduled start for both is 1300hrs.
PGB
