Reed Under 9s were again on their travels to previously unbeaten Broxbourne. Having 2 games scheduled over 2 days, Reed near on had a complete change of team from the team picked for the Sunday game, to ensure that all players were picked to play a game.
Batting first Reed, Josh (10) and Seb were tied down by the best opening bowling we had seen this year, taking Reed to 216. Before Rebecca (5 not out) and Rose (6) including a belting 4 put on a further 18. Young Isaac (4 not out) and James took Reed to 253. Before our steady rocks at the end Harry (7 not out) and Jack (7 not out) with great tip and run took us to a good score of 267 for 5.
In reply Reed got off to our best bowling start of the season, not bowling a wide for 21 balls. This may seem a small improvement but something that the coaches have been working on at training. Reed bowled tight and straight throughout and wickets were taken by James (1-9), Rebecca (1-15), Seb (1-4) and Josh (1-1). Both Josh and Isaac (0-3) bowled 12 balls with only 1 ball being hit off the bat.
Reed ended up winning by 38 runs with Broxbourne finishing on 229-5.
The Reed coach Simon Jackson, was ecstatic after the game saying “Broxbourne were a strong side who bowled really well but through sensible batting and running we got a good total of 267. And then through tight bowling and fielding, including a great catch by Rebecca and a direct hit run out by Seb, gave Broxbourne no chances at all. It was a great game played in a good fun spirit throughout. All the players should be pleased with their improvement and the parents proud of the players continued maturity and performances on the cricket field.”
Match report submitted by Simon Jackson.
