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Short by two runs on Sunday

The Sunday XI made their annual trip to Aston with the usual mixture of juniors and "veterans". Aston batted first which suited the Reed fielders. Parker and Cowell got things rolling but had a slice of luck when Jack Childs threw-down the wicket of Cowell from 20 yards only to be judged Not out. Soon after, Childs had revenge by having him caught behind by Bowman. Former Reed Colt, Michael Fox, was number 3 and played well for 27 until driving in the air to be caught and bowled by MJE Baker, the first of 3 wickets for the Reed skipper. Meanwhile, Graham Stuart showed some stamina by bowling 8 straight overs for only 23 runs in his first outing of the season. Thereafter there was a procession of comings and goings as Josh Conley picked-up 3 wickets for 19 and Steve Hughes 2 more whilst Baker made further inroads including another sharp catch from his own bowling. Youngster, Richard Stuart also bowled a good line and length and he was rewarded with a wicket near the end. The Aston innings of 182 had been dominated by Parker who completed a century (108) before Hughes had trapped him LBW. Reed's reply was soon under way as both Peter Baker and Jack Childs (19) found the boundary putting on 60 for the opening stand. Joined by hard-hitting son, Marcus, the score went to 90 for 3 when the elder Baker was caught for 29. MJE Baker hit nine 4s and one 6 then skied one to be caught for 62. At that stage, with 34 required from 7 overs and 5 wickets in-hand, Reed were still in a comfortable position. Strategically placed at number 7, Rhodri [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:11:40+00:00May 25th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Short by two runs on Sunday
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Martin’s Men Hold Nerve to Secure Tight Victory

The perfect overhead bowling conditions did little to help Reed's guests Hemel Hempstead III at The Green as opening batsman Richard Barlow and Richard Johnson put on a century stand. Having been inserted by Hemel, Reed were keen to bounce back from the disappointments of the week before and so put their trust in two of the club's classiest stroke makers. Both were in imperious form, running rings around the opposition fielders. With the prospect of a big score Reed were in a buoyant mood however the drinks break was enough time to break the concentration of Barlow who fell short of fifty. Johnson and number three Stuart Smith took little time in making up for lost time as Smith counter attacked. With 200 close on the horizon Smith fell to a well taken catch behind by the keeper standing up. Closing in on his maiden second team century Johnson was allowed to be nervous but a mix up between the batsmen after both thought the ball had ricocheted beyond the bowler saw Johnson’s incredible innings end with him just seven short of three figures. With time running out Reeds big final score was diminishing rapidly with some sensible bowling and field placements from Hemel. But contributions from Ed Garrott, M.J.E. Baker and George Garrott saw Reed post a still intimidating 255 for 6. In the second innings, with rain starting to fall, Reed were keen to get through the overs to make sure that if rain did stop play they had enough overs under their belt to constitute a match. Therefore opening with the evergreen Peter Tidey was the skipper Marcus Martin. The ploy seemed a good one as Martin struck straight away. Pete [...]

By |2016-05-25T06:23:25+01:00May 25th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Martin’s Men Hold Nerve to Secure Tight Victory
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Graves and Naeem efforts in vain as Reed IIIs fall short at Hertford

Reed III’s beat the weather but succumbed to an agonising defeat at Hertford IV on Saturday, despite fine performances from young bowler Joe Graves and experienced batsman Maseeh Naeem. The hosts batted first and made a solid start through Horton and Timms, but Joe Graves (10-5-20-3) soon found his rhythm as he began to elicit significant movement off of the pitch. It took a glorious delivery from Graves to remove Timms (5), who then followed up soon after by having Patel (4) caught in the covers by Paul Garrott. A 40 run partnership followed but it was Graves who again managed to make things happen for Reed, finding the outside edge of opener Horton (34). Jason Pallett, who had replaced Neil Haslam (10-1-43-0) then removed Marques for 19 as Reed started to get a foothold in the game, as Hertford found themselves 85-4. However the Hertford middle order soon restored control for the hosts as Kildare and Clarke carefully negotiated the bowling of the returning Julien Fynn (6-2-34-0) and skipper Mikey Robertson to build a solid 70 run partnership. Robertson then turned back to spin, as Pallett and Bowles were charged with breaking the dangerous partnership before the game got away from Reed. Kilare (57) passed his half century, but his innings was halted as Bowles found his outside edge and ‘keeper Naeem held on to a sharp catch behind the stumps. Pallett then had Clarke (34) stumped as the Hertford approached the 200 mark. Pallett (10-0-46-3) and Bowles (7-0-35-2) created a number of further chances, but only came away with one further wicket each as the Hertford batsmen chanced their arm towards the end of the innings. Fynn and Bowles combined to run out [...]

By |2016-05-23T16:53:25+01:00May 23rd, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Graves and Naeem efforts in vain as Reed IIIs fall short at Hertford
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A “fiery fiver-fer” by Ed Wharton can’t save Reed

First XI, SHPCL Championship. A couple of fiery spells by Ed Wharton, which earned him 5 wickets were not enough to prevent Letchworth triumphing by 2 wickets after they appeared to be cantering to an easy win. Reed found runs hard to come by against spinners Maxford Pipe (10-3-16-1) and captain, William Bates, (10-2-32-3). However, the Heslams put together a solid opening partnership of 48 with Will scoring 36 whilst Richard Wharton (32) and Tom Greaves (21) matched their efforts.It was left to Mitchell Cooper though, who smashed 15 off the final over, including two towering sixes which took them to a respectable total of 195-8. With a steady drizzle falling, Letchworth set off at a rapid rate, although Ed Wharton accounted for two top batsmen in Simmons and Bates with only 17 on the board. Nevertheless, with West Indian one day international Pipe (29) running swiftly and scoring freely and opener Aitkenhead (48) and Winchester (58) contributing quick runs, Letchworth soon raced to 150-3. Sean Tidey made the breakthrough and took a diving catch to halt the charge and when Ed Wharton returned to claim two more wickets, ending with 10-1-46-5, the looked to be in the balance. A composed ninth wicket stand saw Letchworth home, however. Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2016-12-27T13:13:03+00:00May 23rd, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on A “fiery fiver-fer” by Ed Wharton can’t save Reed
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Headlines – 21st / 22nd May

Saturday 1sts: In spite of two fiery spells by Ed Wharton giving him a 5 fer, Letchworth overtook Reed's total of 195 in a heavy drizzle to win by 2 wickets. Earlier the bulk of Reed's runs had come from Will Heslam (36), Richard Wharton (32) and Tom Greaves (21). Saturday 2nds: Richard Johnson avoided the jug by contriving to be run-out for a super 93 in the 8-run victory over Hemel. George Garrott took 3 wickets in the 2nd innings as Reed's total of 256 was in peril of being overhauled but fortunately the last wicket fell with just 3 balls remaining. After three matches, Reed are now in their accustomed position at the top-of-the-table! Saturday 3rds: There was no repetition of last week's run-chase win when the same two last wicket partners of Joe "Digger" Graves and Neil Haslam were at the crease at Balls Park. Maseeh Naeem hit 64 and Julien Fynn (31) to put Reed in touch with a 111-run partnership but Hertford fought back to win by 6 runs. Earlier, Hertford were bowled out for 223 with Graves and Jason Pallett taking 3 wickets each. Saturday 4ths: Potters Bar were dispatched for a lowly 108 at the Freman Oval, the wickets being shared around between Jake Gifford 2, Martin Johnson 2, Steve Hughes 2, Bill Mansfield 3 and Jonny Adam 1. Even shorter work was made with the bat as Martin Johnson, 49, Kieren Willoughby 34 not out and Mansfield biffed their way to 110 for 1 in just 12 overs. Sunday XI: There were 3 wickets each for Josh Conley and MJE Baker when Aston reached 182. In reply, Reed got within a whisker as they were dismissed for [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:13:04+00:00May 22nd, 2016|Categories: 2016, News|Tags: |Comments Off on Headlines – 21st / 22nd May
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Huge chase ends in Victory!

Reed III's hosted Northwood Town II's at Freman Oval for the second league game of the season. On winning the toss Reed elected to bowl. Joe Graves (10-1-42-1) bowled consistent pacey outswing picking up a wicket early on. George Garrott (10-1-44-1) took the other opener's wicket just as he was getting in to his stride. A partnership developed between Haji (43) and Vanker (87*), but was broken when a skillful deflection onto the stumps, by Ian Roberts, found Haji out of his crease. Northwood Town continued to increase their total, but lost Palan (3), Kotetcha (22) and M. Patel (1) in the process. Khetia (29*) and Vanker finished the innings undefeated with Northwood Town posting a massive 274 for 6 from their 50 overs. Reed's response started well as Rob Willoughby (71) and Rhodri Hughes (39) plundered runs. Hughes was caught off the bowling of Kotetcha (9-1-61-2) and Peter Baker (0) fell quickly to Patel (10-1-30-2), bringing George Garrott to the crease, who freely played strokes and pushed the total on until Willoughby became Patel's second victim. Mike Robertson (33) continued the support for Garrott as he struck boundaries to all parts of the ground, when Robertson fell, Matt Bowles (14) continued, however the nerves were beginning to set in. Garrott and Bowles both ran themselves out and Mas Naeem (10) after a brief flurry was bowled by Kotetcha. Ian Roberts (4) was also run out, and with the scores close, Joe Graves (7*) and Neil Haslam (0) were tasked with finishing the job. It was the youngster Graves who struck the final blow, beautifully dispatching a low full toss to the boundary to give Reed the victory. Report submitted by Michael Robertson.

By |2016-05-17T18:08:17+01:00May 17th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Huge chase ends in Victory!
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It’s time for Curry!

Taste buds are beginning to stir in anticipation of the annual Curry Evening prepared and presented by Marion and Paul Watts in the Clubhouse. Celebrate our winning ways next Saturday, 21st May, starting about 2000hrs, (giving time for Wattsie to change out of his umpire's coat and drain the rice)!

By |2016-05-22T07:22:25+01:00May 17th, 2016|Categories: 2016, News, Social|Tags: |Comments Off on It’s time for Curry!
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Brave Reed fall to Baldock III

After promotion last season, Reed IV’s began their season away to Baldock III at Weston Cricket Club. A much changed side from last season’s league winners gave opportunity to five of the current U15 colts to make their open-age league cricket debuts. Skipper Bowman won the toss and elected to bowl. Matt Yates and Jack Wilkerson opened up the bowling ,and both bowled well, before Yates (7-0-41-1) made the breakthrough following a good catch by Kieran Willoughby in the covers, leaving Baldock 45-1. The introduction of Steve Hughes (8-0-33-4) saw 3 wickets tumble in quick succession, including a sharp catch behind from Bowman. Jake Gifford (6-2-22-1) also bowled well and claimed his first wicket in adult cricket. In the final few overs the tight bowling of Martin Johnson (3-1-2-0) and determination of young colt Jonathan Adam (4.3-0-29-3) saw Reed bowl out Baldock for 174 off 34.3 overs. Reed opened with Willoughby and Johnson, the latter was lost early for 3 which brought Bill Mansfield to the crease. Willoughby (16) hit several shots to the boundary and looked in good nick, until he went for one shot too many and was bowled by Rist (8-1-9-3). Two more quick wickets were lost and Reed were looking shaky at 34-4 from the first 10 overs. Mansfield (18) and Bowman set about trying to solidify the innings and dug in to resist the Baldock spin attack. When Mansfield was lost for 18, Bowman managed to hang around until the 28th over to drag the score to 87, before being caught trying to speed things up for 14. There were useful contributions further down the order from Gifford (13) and Hughes (7) which managed to gain Reed a batting point [...]

By |2016-05-16T19:59:40+01:00May 16th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Brave Reed fall to Baldock III
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Sean took Reed over the line in a game that seemed to be slipping away

Reed edged a tight game against Dunstable by 3 wickets as the match see-sawed backwards and forwards. Dunstable were 131-3 with Essex 2nd XI player Ali (26) and Guy Hill (63) leading the charge, but new skipper, Tom Greaves (8-2-26-5) took 5 wickets for 7 runs and with Alex Mutucumarana taking the last two, they were all out for 143. Reed built their innings steadily with Chris Jackson top scoring on 33, but they too suffered a collapse from 106-3 to 117-7 until Sean Tidey's lusty knock of 20 from 17 balls, supported by Ed Wharton saw them home with 10 overs to spare. Report by Peter Wholley.

By |2016-12-27T13:13:06+00:00May 15th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report, Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Sean took Reed over the line in a game that seemed to be slipping away
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