After nearly a decade in the Premier divisions, Reed had to bow out after losing the final game of the season to Broxbourne by 51 runs. However the outcome could have been different had catches been taken and shot selection been better as Reed were up with the run rate throughout their innings.
Once again this season, the opposition was in deep trouble to start with slumping to 67 for 6 after 21 overs thanks to some fine bowling by Jack Tidey (4-24) well supported by Toby Fynn (1-31). Yet in customary fashion they recovered as Connor Ridley (57) and Aussie Darcy Murphy (90) put together a stand of 82 whilst the Reed bowlers could not polish off the innings as they posted 228 for 9.
Another good opening partnership of 60 between Sean Tidey (40) and Sam Osborne (21) in just 10 overs gave the hosts a solid platform, but they could not build on it as several batsmen made starts, but got themselves out. Only Tom Greaves with a chanceless 28 helped to compile a total of 177.
Thus ends a “season horribilis”, but we can look forward to playing in a league where we should be able to thrive.
Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.
