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Brilliant Barlow leads Reed II’s to consecutive victories

Baldock Town won the toss and elected to bowl on what looked to be a great batting track. Reed’s opening partnership of Johnson and Barlow took full advantage of this and made their way to a serene century partnership. However shortly after drinks a mis-communication lead to Johnson being run out for 50 on his return to the side after injury. Barlow (133) was able to put this behind him and carry on to complete a chanceless century, well supported by Garrott (27) and Caine (43) and some late order hitting from Robertson as Reed made their way 293-4. The pick of the opposition bowlers was P Lucy who finished with very respectable figures only going for 25 runs in his 10 overs. It was always going to be a difficult chase for Baldock with such a big total on the board. Reed’s opening bowlers Caine and Giblin (2-23) set the tone by bowling extremely tightly. Baldock were always behind the rate, and once Garrott (3-20) removed O’Brien (44) wickets started falling at regular intervals with Hughes (2-44) and Mckinna (2-19) cleaning up the tail. This left Baldock all out for 135, and 158 behind. Match Report submitted by Ed Garrott.

By |2018-06-11T14:13:09+01:00June 11th, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: |Comments Off on Brilliant Barlow leads Reed II’s to consecutive victories
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Firsts snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat then victory

After last week’s collapse against a spin attack, Reed must have been concerned about facing Luton on their notorious turner. However James Heslam (59) anchored the innings, partnered at first by free scoring Ed Wharton (54) and then by Matt Sampson, who overhauled him with some big maximums. Together they gradually tamed Luton’s talented bowlers. When Heslam was dismissed at 194-3 it was left to Sampson to steer the total to 244-7, finally stumped for 92. A good total given their opponent’s renowned attack. In reply, Luton set off in a hurry, scoring freely against pace. Opener, Homyoon (93) and overseas star, Trunkwalla (39), looked to have set up a comfortable chase at 172-2 with overs to spare, but when Matt Sampson ran out the former and Jack Tidey caught the latter it became a very different game. Tom Greaves with a miserly 1-58 from his full allocation of 20 overs and Karl Ward, benefiting from Greaves’s containment at the other end, bowled unchanged in tandem for much of the innings and were the architects of Luton’s demise. Ward finished with a remarkable 15-3-47-5. Sadly though there was not enough time to winkle out the last wicket when the host’s collapsed to 205-9 as drizzle and the darkness descended. A very entertaining game ended with Reed gaining a ‘winning draw’. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2018-06-11T11:02:30+01:00June 11th, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 Match Report, Match Reports|Comments Off on Firsts snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat then victory
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Headlines; Week Ending 10th June

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" [...]

By |2018-06-10T03:22:15+01:00June 10th, 2018|Categories: 2018, News, Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Headlines; Week Ending 10th June
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Batting Woe’s

On a damp wicket Reed skipper Garrott won the toss and bowled first. Hertford scored slowly but never got away, scoring at around 3 runs per over, although Reed did have to field with 10 men for 40 overs, after Haslam injured his calf. Pick of the bowlers for Reed was Rob Willoughby with 4 wickets and top-scorer for Hertford was David Spring (36). Hertford's total of 177 all out seemed a decent score but one Reed should have made a better fist of. Reed started OK but when Rob Willoughby went for 2 followed not long after by Peter Baker, (10), then Owen Hughes the procession had begun. Reed were 36 for 8 off of 20 overs when Steve Hughes joined Ross Gardner and they managed to compile the highest partnership of the innings (15). Gardner was unbeaten on 13 as Reed were bundled out for 51. Reed had been soundly beaten by 126 runs mainly due to an indifferent batting display, and some good bowling from Benham who took 3 for 17 from his 10 overs. Report submitted by Paul Garrott.

By |2018-06-05T17:42:07+01:00June 5th, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: |Comments Off on Batting Woe’s
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Jonno’s back!

Reed Sunday XI versus Outlaws CC at Reed on Sunday 3rd June 2018. Outlaws showed their usual collective batting ability as S Brennan, (43), R Sharma, (27), G Saffrey, (44) and S Haslam, (66 not out), constructed a useful, but not overbearing, 208 for 5 in their 40 overs. Matt Giblin went wicket-less but bowled a good spell nonetheless, and he took a catch and ran-out Brennan when he was looking to go big. Adam Gardner bowled his full quota of 8 overs in two spells taking a credible 1 for 33. Debutant, Khalid Maidan took his first wicket for the club and Ross Gardner spun his way to 2 for 49. Reed’s opening pair reached 48 in reasonable time before P Baker was caught for 16 then number 3, Rhodri Hughes (21) partnered the returning Richard Johnson to 94 for 2. By this time “Jonno” was showing pain from an ankle injury and his running was not as speedy as usual, but when his timing was on-song, his boundary shots were silkily fluid. As wickets fell, it was clear that Reed would not be able to overhaul Outlaws’ total in the diminishing number of overs but the interest was whether Johnson would reach his century before the innings ended. On 90 with 2 deliveries remaining, he sent a skyer down towards the Village Hall but was caught inside the boundary. He left with a smile on his face. This left Reed on 185 for 9 and 23 runs short. Report by PGB.

By |2018-06-04T18:25:13+01:00June 4th, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: |Comments Off on Jonno’s back!
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Firsts spun out by Hemel on a drying wicket

After a stand of 95 between Ed (53) and Richard Wharton (30) Reed were sitting pretty at 104-1, but as the damp wicket dried out and Hemel’s spinners took charge, wickets began to tumble. Only Tom Greaves with a patient 18 from 44 balls kept the bowlers at bay as Reed were skittled out for 140, South African Maritz and captain Hodgins sharing 7 wickets for 45 runs between them. Earlier, a similar pattern occurred in the visitors’ innings as they cruised to 125-2. The game see-sawed, however, when Greaves struck twice either side of the drinks’ break and Sean Tidey ran out Penny their top scorer for 49. Ed Wharton 2-34 and Sean Tidey (3.2-1-2-3) mopped up the tail with Richard Wharton’s stumping, the third of his victim’s in Hemel’s seemingly low total of 186. It proved too good for Reed though as this week’s weather finally defeated them. Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2018-06-03T08:42:18+01:00June 3rd, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: |Comments Off on Firsts spun out by Hemel on a drying wicket
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Headlines; Week Ending 3rd June

COLTS: The long trek to Mildenhall ended in a victory for the Under 13s on Thursday. Batting first, Reed scored 127 for 1 with Sam Osborne retiring on 35, Ross Gardner 30 retired, Adam Gardner 18 not out and 10 each from Matt Liebenberg and Charlie Walters. In the bowling, Ross, Charlie and Matt snapped-up 2 each and there was 1 each for Sam, Oliver Keenan and William Green as the hosts managed only 103 all out in reply. The Reed Under 11s lost to the newly-created City of Cambridge CC's youngsters by 17 runs on Friday. Reed scored 73 for 6, (243 net) and CoCCC 75 for 3 (260 net). Wickets went to Jacob Vincent, Oliver Keenan and Miles Keenan. SATURDAY, HERTS LEAGUE: The Whartons contributed 83 runs (Ed 53, Rich 30) of Reed First Team's 140 in a losing cause chasing Hemel Hempstead's 186. Ed had taken 2 wickets earlier, so too did Tom Greaves, but Sean Tidey took 3 for 2 and claimed a run-out. George Garrott was undoubtedly Man of the Match in the 2nd XI's clash against Northampton Exiles. Having routed them for 114 with 6 wickets, George then top-scored as Reed lost 9 wickets in their successful run-chase. There was nothing quite as dramatic at Ball's Park for the Thirds although Rob Willoughby did snare 4 of Hertford's wickets for 22 as they were bowled all-out for 177. Reed's reply did not even reach the drinks interval and they were shot away for just 51. SUNDAY: Regular opponents, Outlaws CC, made 208 for 5 and Reed responded with 185 for 9. Ross Gardner took 2 wickets and younger brother, Adam, 1. Debutant Khalid Maidan also registered a wicket. Reed's [...]

By |2018-06-03T22:49:59+01:00June 3rd, 2018|Categories: 2018, News|Tags: |Comments Off on Headlines; Week Ending 3rd June
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