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Reed 2nd XI power their way to 30 points

It was a case of get your man down and keep him down as Reed powered to victory against visiting Wheathampstead. Marcus Martin had won the toss and put in the opposition. The first wicket fell in the first over to Tom Walsingham and things did not get much better for the visitors after that. To their credit they tried their best to be stubborn and hang in for as long as possible but it was all in vain. Walsingham (7-3-10-2) and Peter Tidey (15-7-25-3) had started proceedings. Whilst Martin (6-3-6-2) and Karl Ward (14-4-26-3) followed after them. The fielding although not at its best was good when it counted and several hard catches were hung onto. A target of 76 proved no obstacle for Ed Garrott (42*) and Richard Johnson (31*) who quickly smashed Reed to victory in 10.2 overs. The win will prove a huge confidence boost after a frustrating couple of weeks. The mood in the team remains high and with gap between Reed and title rivals Old Chomelians decreasing things are looking really good for Reed.

By |2016-12-27T13:14:28+00:00July 22nd, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Reed 2nd XI power their way to 30 points
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‘The Big O’ and ‘Golden Graham’ key to brilliant victory

Reed showed all of their great skill in the field to bring about a victory against visitors Chigwell. The first innings however, had been somewhat disappointing for the home side as a batting card full of talent made a below par target. Reed had quickly slumped to 20 for 3 after deciding to bat first. The bowling of Kerr and Hannant proved good enough to get on top of the top order. A stubborn fight back came from Rhodri Hughes and John Kershaw got Reed back in the game. They saw off the openers and began to build a platform for the rest of the team. However, disaster struck as both Hughes (22) and Kershaw (26) fell either side of drinks. The score was on a precarious 67 for 5 when team captain Marcus J.E. Baker came to the crease. He and Ben Moody had to completely restart the Reed innings which they did with due diligence. The change bowlers were found to be easier to get away as Moody and Baker got the board ticking again. Moody (13) eventually was bowled ending his crucial knock but it made way for the big hitting Jack Tidey (17) to come to the crease. Again Tideys runs proved crucial in the last few overs. As Reed began to run out of overs Baker began to swing harder and was able to make a chanceless 66 not out as he steered his side to 169 for 8. At the start of the second innings young Owen Hughes made sure his ‘Iron Boots’ were done up as tight as his bowling. It was his and Graham Stuarts opening partnership that proved the most critical factor in ensuring victory. After [...]

By |2015-07-22T13:31:42+01:00July 22nd, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on ‘The Big O’ and ‘Golden Graham’ key to brilliant victory
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New Covers Prove Their Worth Ensuring Completed Fixture

Three rain delays were suffered at The Green but none the less Reed were able to get in their fixture against Knebworth Blue and picked up a good victory in the process. Batting first Reeds opening pair of Mitchell Cooper and Owen Hughes made a fantastic platform with a 57 run partnership. Cooper (38) hit some impressive sixes and looked untroubled but ultimately paid the price for trying to get over long-on’s head. Rob Lankester took little time to start scoring, he too was hitting some nice boundaries as again another fifty plus partnership was made. Reed were dominating when drinks were taken. However, during this time the rain came and shelter was needed. This was the first of two rain delays during the first innings, it was agreed after the second that due to the time lost the game would be reduced to just 32 overs each. This left Owen Hughes 7 overs to bring up his maiden half century. He had maintained composed and played to his strengths. After Lankester (32) a series of partners had chipped in as Hughes steered Reed to a defendable total. It was however, in the rush for runs that Hughes found himself run out for a fantastic 42. Although disappointed he can take solace in the knowledge that if he applies himself he can and will make the big scores his potential promises. Some quick runs from Jack Caine (21) helped Reed to their final total of 178 for 7. Caine then started the defence by opening up the hill. His line and length were accurate and was rewarded with two wickets. Joe Graves also looked threatening and also claimed a wicket, as did Reed skipper Marcus [...]

By |2015-07-16T06:16:24+01:00July 16th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on New Covers Prove Their Worth Ensuring Completed Fixture
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Disappointment for 1st XI

Reed were disappointed on Saturday at home to Shenley Village as they lost by 5 wickets. The visitors won the toss and put Reed into bat. With a little bit in the wicket after overnight rain this looked a good decision particularly when despite another reasonable opening partnership between James (18) and Will Heslam (42) Reed then collapsed to 75-6 in the 23rd over. Although the lower middle order of Sean Tidey (22), Mitchell Cooper (27*) and Phil Lill (17) improved matters for Reed it wasn’t long before the home side were all out for 156 with the battling Cooper unfortunately running out of partners. Reeds cause was not helped by the availability to Shenley of Northants U19 bowler Charlie Clarke who took 5-52 in decent seam bowling conditions. In reply Reed needed early wickets which they got but unfortunately chasing a small target Shenley scored runs freely except off Tom Walsingham who along with Tom Greaves helped reduce Shenley to 29-2 off 5 overs. However the fast scoring continued through the Shenley innings so despite other breakthroughs by Cooper, Toby Fynn and Lill the visitors reached 159-5 in quick time with state New Zealander cricketer Tom Bruce top scoring with 51. Reed will be firmly looking to bounce back when they travel to West Herts for an important game this Saturday.

By |2015-07-14T17:47:59+01:00July 14th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Disappointment for 1st XI
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League leaders leave Reed reeling

Reed III’s lost out to league leaders Berkhamsted II’s in an entertaining game at Freman College on Saturday. Reed captain Mike Robertson lost the toss and his side were asked to bat on what proved to be an excellent cricket wicket. Berkhamsted’s fiery opening bowling soon had Reed in trouble as openers Barlow (0) and Willoughby (2) were removed inside the first fiver overs, along with Tidey (1). This left the home side in real trouble on 9-3 when Rhodri Hughes and Matt Bowles came to the crease. Hughes and Bowles set about weathering the early storm and soon had the Reed innings back on track, mixing solid defence and good stroke play. Both batsmen saw off the opening pair and soon punished the Berkhamsted change bowling as they added 96 runs for the 4th wicket when Bowles was stumped for 40. Hughes (51) meanwhile had reached his first half century for the team this season, but his sensible and mature knock also came to an abrupt end as the introduction of spin began to pay off for the visitors. Reed then suffered a second mini collapse as 104-3 became 106-7 with Khamblat (5) and Naeem (1) being dismissed soon after Hughes and Bowles. However Skipper Robertson then led a superb counter attack, ably supported by veteran Bernie Morss (8). Robertson played some masterful strokes as he plundered 11 boundaires on his way to 53 Not Out. Unfortunately for Reed, once Morss was bounced out by the returning openers, nobody was able to sustain any partnership with Robertson as Reed’s tail was swiftly dismissed leaving the home side all out for 175 in under 45 Overs. Berkhamsted’s reply got off to a solid start as [...]

By |2015-07-14T17:37:17+01:00July 14th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on League leaders leave Reed reeling
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Reed Coaches Charity Game

Please come along and support our charity cricket match at Reed Village Green on Sunday 2nd August 2015 from 2 – 6pm. The two contesting teams will be made up of Reed coaches, playing members and guests from the local area. Players match fees will be donated towards our club charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). There is a safe playground on the opposite side of the green, whereas closer to the clubhouse will be a BBQ, licensed bar and other refreshments. A man of the match award and a raffle will be drawn after the game too with all proceeds also going to CRY. We very much hope you can join us on what should to be a fun afternoon (weather permitting). Anyone is welcome to spectate, free of charge, what will hopefully be an entertaining game. Yours sincerely Richard Barlow Coach Co-ordinator Reed CC

By |2015-07-12T11:53:51+01:00July 12th, 2015|Categories: 2015, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Reed Coaches Charity Game
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3rd XI Fall Short of the Mark

Reed III's played host to Waltham X Rosedale for the match that marked the mid-point in the season. The visitors, on winning the toss, chose to bat, putting Reed into the field in the blistering heat. Woodcock and Graves (9-1-33-0) began the attack with opener Moore (7) failing first. No. 3 Budhrasa (20) came to the crease and attacked the bowling, O. Hughes (6-0-17-0) managed to contain the aggression, but it was Robertson (8-0-49-1) who finally got the next breakthrough. Adler (32) and Waller (51) behan to build a partnership, until retuning Woodcock outfoxed Waller, and shortly after, Adler. Confusion at the crease saw the dismissal of C. Winter (6). Once again a partnership began, as Sutherland and H. Winter became increasingly aggressive. The partnership was finally broken with a deft bit of bowling from Pallett (11-1-63-2) saw H. WInter's (21) bails dislodged. Chntler (5) did not last long before becoming Pallett's second victim. As the 53rd over was completed Sutherland (50*) and J. Winter (9*) remained undefeated, having given Waltham X a healthy total of 226. The home side began the chase, however Willoughby (15) was stumped off the bowling of McCreevy (8-1-27-1). Reed then suffered a slight collapse with Kahambhat (0) and R. Hughes (0) falling in quick succession. Bowles came to the crease, and rallied the side, supporting opener Barlow. However Bowles (22) could not maintain the support, falling to H. Winter. Naeem (9) had a short flurry at the crease but became another victim of Budhrasa. Robertson (8) also followed suite, continuing the collapse. O. Hughes looked to salvage the situation, and support Barlow, but was stumped becoming Budhrasa's (15-3-52-5) fifth victim. Still, the tail wagged, as Pallett looked to close [...]

By |2015-07-09T06:35:36+01:00July 9th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on 3rd XI Fall Short of the Mark
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Mansfield leads run chase as Reed 4th XI win again

Reed IVs welcomed Stevenage to Freman College at the weekend. Despite some cloud cover the match began on time with Reed being asked to field by the opposition. Jack Childs and Zac Conley opened the bowling with Childs getting an early breakthrough from an improvised catch from Roberts at slip via wicket-keeper Bowman’s chin! Stevenage went at a steady rate with mistakes in the field giving them easy runs. After 47 overs Stevenage set a total of 222 for 8 for Reed to chase down. After patching himself up, a special mention must go to skipper Bowman who carried-on with great enthusiasm. Baker and Hoy opened up for Reed but Hoy went early, bowled by a “dipper” for 0. This brought Bill Mansfield to the crease who began to punish the bowlers from the start. In-form Peter Baker (22) was then lost bringing Zac Conley to the crease who typically from the offset began to hit the bowlers around the ground. Conley (24) was lost relatively cheaply which meant Reed were 101 – 3. Contributions from Bowman (5), G. Adam (17) and Childs (12) set the game up for a close finish which was eventually finished by Ian Roberts (19 not out) and Mansfield with a terrific (80 not out), and with 6 overs unused. This means Reed IV keep their unbeaten run in the league going. Importantly, they maintain their lead at the top of the Division at the halfway stage of the season.

By |2015-07-01T13:17:11+01:00July 1st, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Mansfield leads run chase as Reed 4th XI win again
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Reed’s 3rd XI hold on for the draw

Reed III's travelled to Hertford for the eighth game of the league season, Hertford elected to bat after winning the toss, sending the Reed boys out into the blazing sun. Woodcock and Robertson opened the bowling, with Robertson removing Giblett (0) and Orchard (0) in successive overs the pair bowled tight lines, however Beale and Spring began to build a partnership.. Youngsters Fitzgerald (9-3-25-0) and Owen Hughes (5-0-16-0) both bowled tidy spells, but it was the bowling of Pallet that broke the partnership as Beale (29) was caught by the safe handed Owen Hughes. Timms (2) became Pallett's (8-0-37-2) second victim, and confusion between the batsmen caused Codd (8) to be run out. Hertford stood at 107- 5, however the tenacious Spring was joined at the crease by Horton, who steadily increased the run rate. The pair continued to attack the bowlers, despite some crafty spin from Khambhat (5-0-33-0), until spring reached the last of his lives, bing caught by Robertson off the bowling of Woodcock. A will held catch in the deep by Fitzgerald saw Woodcock 14-3-47-2) pick up his second wicket,, Riddle, departing for just 3. Kildare (9*) and Benham (1*) finished the innings undefeated, leavin Hertford 200-8 from their 53 overs. It was Willoughby and R.Hughes that began the run chase, setting off steadily against the pin-point accuracy of Benham and Kildare. Willoughby (18) was caught beautifully in the deep by Timms off the bowling of Benham (12-0-35-3), who quickly picked up the wickets of Fitzgerald (4) and Bowles (5). Kildare (9-2-32-0) continued to bowl well, but Khambhat began to find his range attacking the new bowlers Riddle and Orchard. Hughes (25) fell victim to Riddle's (5-1-20-1) left arm pace, bringing the [...]

By |2015-07-01T13:14:14+01:00July 1st, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Reed’s 3rd XI hold on for the draw
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