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The 2023 Cricket Playing Survey – Have Your Say

The 2023 Cricket Playing Survey is live! We want you to have your say. The Cricket Playing Survey is ECB's yearly opportunity to listen to the views of players and volunteers in any form of cricket, within the recreational game. By sharing with us what you think, we'll gain valuable feedback to ensure the voices of players and volunteers continue to be heard and the game of cricket keeps evolving. As in previous years, you'll have the option to win one of the following: One Ashes England Men’s Test Team signed shirt (Prize Draw 1 – one winner) One Ashes England Women’s Test Team signed shirt (Prize Draw 2 – one winner) One Ashes England Men’s Test Team signed Bat (Prize Draw 3 – one winner) It will take a maximum of 15 minutes, depending on your selections. The survey & prize draws will be open until 31st of August. To complete the survey, please go to: www.ecb.co.uk Thank you for taking the time to have your say!

By |2023-09-03T06:34:19+01:00August 6th, 2023|Categories: 2023, Historic Documents, News, Survey|Tags: , |Comments Off on The 2023 Cricket Playing Survey – Have Your Say
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Firsts win by 3 runs!

At last, the First XI secured a win.... but just by 3 runs! Dunstable Town have proved to be a bogey team for Reed, but they were given a boost when the main architect of Reed's defeats, Luke Cherry, pulled out at the last minute. Nevertheless Reed's innings could hardly have started more disastrously with both openers in the hutch within 10 balls. Max Sanderson and Rob Lankester rescued them, however, both striking 45, scoring 9 boundaries and 3 maximums between them. They were ably supported by Jack Caine (17) and Sam Osborne (15). Yet, when the latter was out on the stroke of lunch, 139-4 became 159 all out as Dunstable's spinners cruised through the lower order. This seemed well below par as Dunstable calmly moved to 70-1. It was then that Osborne struck, brilliantly picking up and throwing down the wicket of the express paced Sam Cherry. Two more wickets fell at the same score, including Australian Deon Billington bowled by Jack Tidey for a golden duck. Tidey once again tied down one end, bowling 16 overs on the spin finishing with 2 for 43. Another partnership took the visitors beyond 100 until Julien Fynn played a match winning performance, taking 4 for 35 as Dunstable lost their last four wickets for 11 runs. When the ninth wicket fell 9 were required and 5 tense overs ensued as they inched towards victory. A dropped slip catch seemed to signal another defeat for Reed but finally Tidey swooped to catch Jack Kilduff (39) before he could rain on Reed's party. This win gives Reed a morale boost as they top 100 points for the season and start to eye up the teams just above [...]

By |2023-07-30T09:15:28+01:00July 30th, 2023|Categories: 2023, 2023 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Firsts win by 3 runs!
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Firsts fight back to draw!

The wind gusted around at 40 mph and thunder rumbled overhead at St Albans School, but Reed Firsts broke their losing streak by gaining a winning draw against Redbourn. Kallum Ward and Jack Caine continued their scoring sprees with 30 apiece, but a responsive wicket and slow outfield meant runs had to be fought for, so when the heavens opened and the gazebo, sightscreens and scoreboard blew over Reed hadn't made a hundred and were only allowed 44 overs to set a target. Max Sanderson with 17 not out and Jack Tidey (18) in their very different styles managed to boost the total to 131 in the 42nd over. At 73 for 1 Redbourn seemed to be coasting to victory, but a 14-over spell from Jack Tidey (2-33) including the wicket of the dangerous William Hales pegged back the run rate. The fight back started when Julien Fynn took two wickets in his first over, both to diving slip catches and thenceforth the Fynn brothers started to work their way through the batting order. Toby finished with 12-0-44-3 and Julien a niggardly 10-2-18-3. When the last over began, all four results were possible, but neither side could wrest a clear advantage so Redbourn finished 3 runs short on 128 for 8 from their 42 overs. Despite the difficult conditions, it became an exciting contest and ended with Reed claiming 12 points for their gutsy performance. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2023-07-20T05:32:58+01:00July 19th, 2023|Categories: 2023, 2023 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Firsts fight back to draw!
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Sanderson’s superb 50 not enough to get U17s over the line

Reed Under 17s fielded a team for the very first time and entered the Hertfordshire T20 competition in a very strong league. Drawing on players who haven't played 20-over cricket in some time, Reed were able to field what looked like a potent team. Some unfortunate late withdrawals were accommodated as there was strong interest from the Colts players. The team consisted of 5x u17s, 2x u16s and 4x u15s. The inaugural U17s T20 match got underway in the most spectacular of fashions.... With Will Archer taking a wicket with the very first ball of the match - the opener caught in the slips by Max Sanderson. When Max forced a run-out in the 2nd over, everything was starting to look very rosy. Stortford's nos. 3 and 4 batters showed some resilience and played their shots.... clawing Stortford back into the match. It wasn't until the 1st change bowlers - Charlie Butler and Callum Rickets came in to take a wicket a piece. Runs slowed up in the middle order, with wickets falling at regular intervals. When Jacob Vincent took 2 wickets in the penultimate over, Stortford looked rattled, but 14 from the last over left Stortford on a total of 134 runs for 8 wickets from their 20 overs. With no dropped catches, and 3 catches taken by Charlie Butler, it was a good example of clean fielding. Chasing 134 to win, Max Sanderson opened with Matt Ladds. After a steady opening spell to get themselves set, Max opened the throttle in the 7th over - hitting straight and hard for 17. With Matt Ladds holding an end, Max was hitting the ball to all parts of the field, finishing with a reverse-sweep 4 [...]

By |2023-07-18T07:50:28+01:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: 2023, 2023 Match Report|Comments Off on Sanderson’s superb 50 not enough to get U17s over the line
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Heartbreak at Hoddie

The Firsts just failed to break their sequence of defeats when Hoddesdon overtook their total with an over to spare. Once again the top order clicked on a good wicket with a fast outfield as Will Heslam (30) and Kallum Ward (55) registered the highest opening partnership of the season - 89 runs. They were followed by Rob Lankester (32) and the in form Jack Caine who top scored once more with 61. Caine only perished after the rain break when Reed were given just 4 more overs to add to their score. Fortunately, they had been going at 6 an over, so when Sean Tidey (26) and Toby Fynn (12) added more quick runs in an unbroken partnership, they were able to set a total of 255. Hoddesdon had 41 overs to reach it and their openers, Skipper Rob Walters and keeper Will Steward (65) kept up with the run rate in their stand of 120. Despite some accurate bowling and determined fielding, Reed could not stem the flow and Walters carried Hoddie through in the fortieth over making a chanceless 114. Toby and Julien Fynn, Jack and Sean Tidey all finished with a wicket apiece, but it was heartbreak nevertheless. Reed's next 'home' game versus Redbourn will be played at St. Albans School. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2023-07-10T06:08:29+01:00July 10th, 2023|Categories: 2023, 2023 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Heartbreak at Hoddie
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Better at Broxbourne

Reed Firsts produced their best batting display of the season at Broxbourne, but still lost by six wickets. Their innings was given momentum by a century second wicket partnership between Kallum Ward (88) and Rob Lankester (44). The former was in his usual aggressive form hitting 10 boundaries, whilst Lankester was striking the ball beautifully until the wind caught a well timed drive that was brilliantly caught on the boundary. Ward perished in similar fashion, leaving Jack Caine (38 not out) to continue his form from last week, well supported by Sam Osborne, Vibes Gadhvi and Sean Tidey. 246 for 5 seemed a good total, but on a benign pitch it did not prove sufficient. Broxbourne's opening stand of 139 between Kegan Eales and Alex O'Sullivan (51) was ended when Lankester caught the latter off his own bowling. Hopes were raised when Sam Osborne had Eales stumped by Ward with his second ball on an agonising 99 and immediately had captain George Davies caught for a duck. However, Connor Ridley made a rapid 50 despite the best efforts of the Reed bowlers to contain him. Indeed Reed bowled well on such an easy paced wicket: Julien Fynn only going for 46 from 15 consecutive overs either side of tea and William Heslam picking up the other wicket to fall. Overall, Reed's best performance so far giving encouragement for some victories in the second half of the season. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2023-07-04T08:00:15+01:00July 4th, 2023|Categories: 2023, 2023 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Better at Broxbourne
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Race Night at Reed CC, 8th July

A MESSAGE FROM SARAH NASH, MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, REED CC. Hello to all our Members, Friends and Supporters of Reed Cricket Club, On Saturday 8th July the club will be holding a Race Night at the Howard Marshall Pavilion with the first race starting at 8pm. Tickets for the evening will be £5 per person and this will include a serving of hot food and a race card. This will either be a vegetable chilli / chilli con carne. If you have specific dietary requirements please let me know and I will do everything I can to sort something for you. (Contact details below.) Additionally, we have a number of ways to support the event even if you are unable to attend. We are offering you the chance to purchase one (or more) horses with the winning owner in each race receiving a prize. To own one of the horses we are asking for £3 per horse. In addition to this we are looking for race sponsors. Sponsors will receive a shout out on the night and will have their company name put into the race card. Race Sponsorship is £20 per race. If you are interested in owning one or more of the horses or you would like to sponsor a race please either email me or drop me a message on 07368 616929. If you would like to purchase a ticket for the evening you can again do this by email or by messaging me. Phone: 07368 616929 Email: [email protected] Thank you again for your continued support this season. Kind Regards, Sarah Nash Membership Secretary Reed Cricket Club

By |2023-07-09T06:34:36+01:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: 2023, News, Social|Tags: , |Comments Off on Race Night at Reed CC, 8th July
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Preston pans Reed with bat and ball

Two teams struggling for form met on the Cokenach Estate and Preston emerged victorious by 150 runs. Despite Julien Fynn removing the dangerous Ed Wharton early on, the away team took charge with a mammoth 253 run partnership between Daniel Scholz (115) and Philip Simpson (108), although the latter was given three lives. Pete Gooden then struck 45 from just 19 balls, so Preston finished on the impressive total of 335 for 4. Nevertheless, Matt Giblin took 3 for 59 from his 10 overs. Reed stuttered again at first, until Chris Jackson, making a welcome return to the Firsts, scored a stylish 54 and was well supported by Jack Caine, who compiled 60 runs in composed fashion. Thereafter, the innings succumbed to spin, despite some aggressive batting from Stuart Smith, Mike Robertson and Toby Fynn. Max Anderson (5-33) and Peter Murrell (3-67) were responsible for their downfall as Reed still seek their first win of the season. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2023-06-27T06:45:38+01:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: 2023, 2023 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Preston pans Reed with bat and ball
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Redemption

Reed Firsts redeemed themselves after last week's fiasco by putting in a much improved performance against top of the table Shenley Village. Choosing to bat first, Reed set off with their best opening stand of the season, Will Heslam (44) and Sam Osborne (18) compiling 62 before Shenley snapped up 4 quick wickets. However, either side of lunch, Stuart Smith (26) and Kallum Ward (35) put on 68 together until Herts County spinner Ashley Sivrajah ripped through the middle order with figures of 5 for 32. Looking at a total of just 150, Sean Tidey took control of the innings by keeping the strike and finally punishing Sivarajah by taking him for another 37 runs, including 4 maximums. As a result, Reed totalled a respectable 202 for 9 against 3 first class spinners and in the process Sean reached his unbeaten half century. In reply, Charles Thurston set off in spirited fashion, but Jack Tidey gained his prize scalp, caught behind by brother Sean. Jack's 11 overs brought him figures of 2 for 43. Shenley have packed their top order with fine attacking batsmen this season as they look to win promotion without going through another play off, so it wasn't until Matt Giblin bowled Nish Selvakumar for 37 that Reed took another wicket (136 for 3). Despite the valiant efforts of Giblin (2-28) and Heslam (1-16), Shenley cruised home, winning by 5 wickets, thanks largely to a well paced unbeaten knock of 71 by Australia A Captain, Nathan McSweeney, (who incidentally is tipped for an Ashes call-up if England can nobble one of Australia's main batsmen). Altogether a very creditable result against the favourites for promotion this year. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2023-06-12T07:25:18+01:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: 2023, 2023 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Redemption
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