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U13 Pre-Season Friendly shows promising signs

Reed U13s played a pre-league season friendly on a cold April evening at Letchworth last Thursday. Letchworth won the toss and decided to bat. Letchworth's strong batting line-up became immediately apparent, with the 1st 5 batsmen all reaching the required 20 runs, with the opener being particularly strong, retiring in just the second over. The run rate steadied down after this initial flurry... and the breakthrough eventually came when Daniel Vincent took the first wicket in the very last over. An additional wicket would have been claimed earlier.... had the fielders recognised the batsman had hit his own wicket and appealed! Lesson hopefully learned. With Reed chasing 152, the runs were always just a little behind the required rate, and with a very young squad was always going to be a tall order. After Jacob Vincent (a pre-arranged ringer from the U14s) and Eddie Cooke retiring early in the innings, runs proved difficult to accumulate against steady, accurate, bowling. A late flurry from Daniel Vincent (13 from 5 balls) was too little too late on what was, by then, a very chilly evening. Reed closed on 108 for 6. What was obvious from the very first ball was that this Reed team has shown great improvement over last season, with a far more controlled demeanour with both the bat and ball. A game played in the very best of spirits to kick-start a promising season. Match report submitted by LV.

By |2021-04-28T07:31:38+01:00April 28th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , |Comments Off on U13 Pre-Season Friendly shows promising signs
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Jackson and Ward (KJ) combo saves Reed II

It might not have been the longest of winters but for many it was the hardest. The only true remedy for the soul was the return of cricket. For Reed’s second eleven that all began in a friendly fixture away to Flitwick. The large boundary and shaggy outfield meant that value for shots was not really the case for Reed as they batted first. Struggling at 66 for 4 with half their allotted overs already used, it was looking like it was going to be a tough battle. However, the general rule was that if you play yourself in, you can cash-in later. For this there is no greater exponent than Chris Jackson. Support came in the form of Karl Ward and the pair both played masterful hands as they took advantage of an improving pitch. Adding 143 together, Ward was eventually out for 61 in the penultimate over. Whilst Jackson, unbeaten for 97, saw Reed through to their final score of 214 for 5. The reply by Flitwick never really bore fruit as Reed took wickets at steady intervals. Second eleven mainstays Rupert Martin, Julien Fynn and Karl Ward each took wickets. But the real stars were Greg McKinnell with his 4 wickets and young spinner Will Archer with his 2. Supported by some fantastic catches, Reed's bowlers ended the contest leaving them victors by 104 runs. Match report submitted by MJEB.

By |2021-04-27T09:20:53+01:00April 27th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Jackson and Ward (KJ) combo saves Reed II
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Smith and Ward (KL) lead the way in Village Cup victory

Reed faced local rivals Hare Street and Hormead in the First Round of the 2021 National Village Cup. Having lost the toss, Reed were put into bat. and were in trouble at 13 for 2 after just 5 overs. A century partnership between Stuart Smith and Kallum Ward led the revival. Once Ward was out for 61 off just 46 balls, skipper Ed Garrott took up the reins with a further 70 runs added before Smith fell for 75 off 83 deliveries. Garrott (49) fell agonisingly short of his fifty. Michael Robertson (39) added some useful late runs with the lower order. Reed finished on 271 for 7 off their 40 overs. Hare Street opened their batting with former Reed colt Reece Fitzgerald and Hugh McNamara. McNamara fell early bowled lbw by Julien Fynn (5-0-25-1). Fitzgerald and Steel set about upping the run rate, Fitzgerald was out for exactly 50 with the score 99 for 2. Reed now tightened the screw in the middle overs with Giblin (8-1-14-3) and Garrott (8-0-41-1) leaving the visitors on 116 for 5, Chris Jordan supported Steel through a 47-run partnership for the 6th wicket, before Rupert Martin (7.5-0-44-2) and Karl Ward (6-0-44-2) returned to wrap up the innings for 169 in the 35th Over. The hard-hitting Steel might have brought-off a miracle if he had continued, and was tantalisingly close to a three-figure score when he was out, much to the relief of the Reed faithful. Reed now face Preston in the 2nd Round on 9th May after they had beaten Sharnbrook & Brougham comfortably in their Round 1 tie. Match report submitted by Neil Haslam.

By |2021-04-27T09:17:51+01:00April 26th, 2021|Categories: 2020 Season Review, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Smith and Ward (KL) lead the way in Village Cup victory
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Cooper has Flitwick over a barrel in Reed win

Reed faced Flitwick in a 45 over friendly on Saturday. Flitwick inserted the hosts after winning the toss. Max Sanderson fell early but Ed Wharton carried on from his slugfest of the previous week with a 24-ball 21. Skipper Tom Greaves (51) and vice-captain Rob Lankester (39) took the score to over a hundred. A brief cameo from Jack Caine (21) brought Mitch Cooper to the crease. He punished any loose deliveries. After Greaves' dismissal he carried on with the lower order before falling for a 58-ball 77. Reed ended on 268-7. Bedfordshire and Flitwick captain George Thurstance opened the visitors' reply and looked to dominate the Reed opening attack. The 50 came up off just 45 balls. Fellow opener Amin fell with the score on 61, after a quick 30-run partnership with his brother Harry. Thurstance fell for a 46-ball 60. With their skipper now gone Flitwick appeared to go into their shell. Skipper Greaves 9-2-28-2, Kapil 9-1-44-3 and 14-year-old Sam Osborne 9-0-48-2 all took wickets at regular intervals. Even late runs from Peters with 33 and an unbeaten 43 from Hassan wasn't enough and the Beds. side fell 37 runs short. Much report submitted by Neil Haslam.

By |2021-04-26T06:44:22+01:00April 26th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Cooper has Flitwick over a barrel in Reed win
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Ed’s up for Reed in Ely victory!

Reed began their 2021 season with a home friendly against the City Of Ely CC. Winning the toss on a sunny but cool day at The Green, Ed Wharton and Will Heslam opened the batting with Wharton in particular taking a liking to the Ely bowling. The 50 came up of just 40 balls and Wharton's own fifty came up soon after, off just 36 balls. The offspin of Vincett removed Heslam for 14 and Wharton for a 46-ball 66. At 84 for 2, Ely were trying to get back into the game but a-run-a-ball 23 from skipper Tom Greaves kept the scoreboard ticking over but then his wicket and that of Rich Wharton at 127 for 4 had the game evenly poised. Rob Lankester was now playing the anchor role and when Marcus Martin fell for just 4, he and Jack Caine set about taking the score over 200. The 50 partnership came off 62 balls and Caine, now having overtaken Lankester, brought up his half-century off 45 balls. Lankester fell for a rugged 45 then Caine (55 not out) and Toby Fynn (7 not out) took Reed to 228 for 6 of their 40 overs. After the break, Ely began their reply, however, the Reed opening attack of Ed Wharton (4-1-18-2) and Toby Fynn (5-2-20-2) made an immediate impact with two wickets each, plus a sharp slip catch by Tom Greaves left Ely at 25 for 4. Aniskowicz began the Cambridgeshire side's recovery with a 30-ball 50; being particularly hard on newcomer Kapil. Kapil though managed to pull things back with two quick wickets and Matt Bowles (3-1-5-2) took Aniskowicz for 72 off just 54 balls. Ely could offer no more resistance and [...]

By |2021-04-19T15:02:19+01:00April 19th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , |Comments Off on Ed’s up for Reed in Ely victory!
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Raise donations for Reed CC using easyfundraising

To Members, Friends and Supporters of Reed Cricket Club, Even though some lockdown restrictions have been relaxed, you might still be in the habit of shopping on-line. Please support Reed Cricket Club - Royston on #easyfundraising, where you can raise FREE donations when you shop on-line with over 5,000 retailers. It's simple and only takes 2 minutes to sign up! Plus, once you have raised your first £5, easyfundraising will match it! Sign up now by going to: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/reedcc/?invite=2LO12H&referral-campaign=s2s&utm_source=refsharebox Thank you, PGB Peter G. Baker, Reed Cricket Club.

By |2021-04-18T10:56:55+01:00April 18th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Season Review, News|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Raise donations for Reed CC using easyfundraising
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Fixtures & Results (All of 2021)

The long-awaited 2021 Cricket Season is about to begin. There will be restrictions in place much as they were in the latter part of last summer, but for now let us look forward to fine weather and competitive yet enjoyable cricket. Listed below are all the Fixtures involving Reed Cricket Club in 2021 plus Herts Area Youth and Herts County Senior’s matches to be staged at Reed. Everything is listed in date order. More details can be found in our Events Calendar - click on the “View all Events” button to see the calendar day-by-day, month-by-month or as a list. The “Search” box is there to help too; just type-in a ‘keyword’ that refers to what you are looking for. Depending on the type of match, the relevant League Tables, Results and News can be seen on a variety of websites: www.hertsleague.co.uk www.reed.play-cricket.com www.nationalvillagecup.com www.thecricketer.com www.hertsjuniorleagues.co.uk www.cyca.play-cricket.com Reed 3rd XI play Home fixtures on the Freman College Oval, Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, SG9 9BT.

By |2021-10-10T08:45:43+01:00April 13th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Results, 2021 Season Review, Fixtures, Match Results, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Fixtures & Results (All of 2021)
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Thank you to our Advertisers and Sponsors in 2021

Shirt Sponsors 2021. Reed Cricket Club thanks our two new shirt sponsors for 2021: The Spice Cabinet and Atspace Ltd. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Match-Ball Sponsors 2021. Reed Cricket Club is indebted to John R Ford, The Royal Bengal, Janelle Lankester, Sports Equipment Repair Service, Richard Barlow (for Physio Clinical) and Peter Baker who will sponsor Matches Balls. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Advertisers 2021. Reed Cricket Club is grateful to all its Fixture Card advertisers for their support in our Sixty-sixth season. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Match-Ball Sponsorship 2021. Please consider you personally or your company or organisation sponsoring either one match or a group of matches at £20 per ball. To do so, kindly contact Peter Baker, Tel: 01379 644660 or 07379 331962 or [email protected] Your support would be most welcome - thank you in anticipation. PGB

By |2021-05-02T07:32:31+01:00April 4th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Season Review, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Thank you to our Advertisers and Sponsors in 2021
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