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2014 Match Report

Halfway point review of 2nd XI 2014 campaign

Saturdays abandoned match against Luton Town and Indians marked the half way point in the 2014 season for the second elevens and provided the right opportunity to reflect on the first nine weeks of the campaign. Reed currently sit on top of division 6 with 6 dominant wins, a single defeat and two matches abandoned due to rain. This includes the game against Luton Town and Indians in which despite a weakened side, Reed had their quarry 2 wickets down in just the 6 overs bowled. At the start of the season Reed pulled off an impressive victory over Old Finchleians despite defending just 133 as Karl Ward’s 5 for 20 led the way, bowling out the opposition for just 70. This bowling display seemed pale in comparison the following week when hosts Reed bowled out St Margaretbury for just 38. Ward again taking 5, accompanied by Peter Tidey (5-11). Reeds next fixture proved the one blip as they failed to chase down 187 by 2 runs despite being at one point 124 for 1. Regardless of the loss Reed had once again showed great commitment in the field plus the some fine innings by Phil Frenay (56), Marcus J.E. Baker (50) and Srikanth Tummala (30). Two weeks later (after a rained off match) Reed returned back to winning ways with aplomb. Difficult batting conditions and good bowling had seen Reed in trouble with the bat against Old Haberdashers. Innings from Frenay (43) and Marcus Martin (45) took Reed to a defendable score of 170. Pete Tidey then got into things as he bowled a superb spell of 23.3-10-30-8. His efforts were supported by the rest of the team as some difficult catches were hung [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:16:43+00:00July 4th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Halfway point review of 2nd XI 2014 campaign
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Fairbrother and Hughes in 200 opening stand

The persistent rain outlasted the cricket although both sides tried their best to get a full game in. Reed was once again hosting Knebworth Blues at The Green due to the home side’s original opposition dropping out. Reed batted first with Australian Sam Fairbrother quickly racing to double figures. The Blues prepared themselves for a long afternoon in the field accompanied by constant heavy drizzle. Somewhat fortunately the sound of Dixie jazz band playing at a local event kept everyone’s spirits high. The left handed first teamer looked a class above as he reached his half century quickly with ease. His fellow opener was Rhodri Hughes who started playing the supporting role but then began to expand his stroke making having played himself in. Their partnership went passed 100 runs in the 16th over to be followed by the 150 in the 21st and amazingly 200 in the 25th over. By this point Fairbrother had successfully reached the personal mile stone of three figures, his first for Reed. He celebrated with a reverse sweep for a huge six. He then retired for 120. Hughes soon followed him unfortunately having been caught at midwicket for a superb 60. New member Craig Brown then joined in the fun by smashing a quick 32 in a 49 run partnership with Graeme Stuart (10). A few other contributions down the order took Reed to a final total of 265 for 5. After the break the drizzle had stopped and Reed went about the business of looking for 10 wickets. Matt Yates bowling left arm over soon claimed the first but this however allowed M. Benjamin to come to the crease who started to play some big shots. Matt Giblin [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:16:44+00:00June 30th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Fairbrother and Hughes in 200 opening stand
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Reed beat the weather and Hoddesdon with dramatic batting display

The weather put paid to much of the Cricket scheduled for Saturday but a window in a bleak general weather allowed the Saracens Herts Championship League match between Hoddesdon and Reed to survive and produce an amazing batting display from the visitors Reed who secured a valuable win. Reed won the toss and in view of the weather invited Hoddesdon to bat first. An early run out saw the home team slip to 12-1 but then several rain interruptions followed and the match was scaled down in overs. From a low point of 90 – 3 Hoddesdon put together a good late surge to register a very respectable 229-3 from their 41 overs thanks to a fine 81* from Davis well supported by a fluent 78* from Curtis. Reed were faced with needing 230 to win from just 37 overs, a target in excess of 6 runs an over. However, skipper Heslam instructed a victory charge from the word go and switched his batting order around accordingly. Sean Tidey promoted to open with Will Heslam set off at a furious rate striking 4 boundaries in the first over. Will Heslam reached a good 26 off 27 balls before being bowled with the score on70 but the arrival at the crease of Tom Greaves saw things get even worse for the home side. Greaves struck the ball majestically and powerfully all around, and often well out of, the ground. He rapidly moved to 50 catching up with Tidey who was by no means slow scoring. Tidey eventually fell caught in the deep for a superb 55 but the Reed charge to victory was well underway with the score 152 – 2. The shell shocked Hoddesdon bowlers [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:16:45+00:00June 30th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Reed beat the weather and Hoddesdon with dramatic batting display
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3rd XI lose by 3 wickets

After losing the toss and being put into bat, reed got off to a shaky start. In the space of 4 overs, reed lost the wickets of their first 3 batsmen, and skipper, leaving them on 22/4 off 4 overs. At this point, Alan ward and Kieron Willoughby were at the crease. Willoughby, having a history of 3 ducks leading into the game, seemed keen not to make it a 4th, playing cautiously to get off the mark. However having getting past the milestone, willoughby played an impressive innings with multiple boundaries, getting himself a score of 53. Alan ward provided great support, contributing 35 runs to their partnership of 82 which restored Reed's innings. Contributions from the lower order- Bowman 20 and B. Morse 20, enabled reed to post a reasonably competitive score of 170. Reed opened with Giblin and Roberts. Giblin was getting the ball to swing, and caused the batsmen to play and miss on multiple occasions but with no reward. It was Roberts who did the early damage, picking up the wickets of the opening batsmen and the number 3, ending with figures of 2-44 off 10 overs. Mores was only able to bowl one ball, after which he had to leave the field with a shoulder injury. This meant Alan ward came on ,getting the ball to swing in he air, and picking up 3 wickets with figures of 3-48. Robertson picked up the 7th wicket, after an impressive spell of pace bowling left him with figures of 1-32. However despite some good bowling efforts, Dunstable were able to pick up the required runs, in 34 overs. Thanks mainly to an innings of 83 not out from their opening batsman.

By |2016-12-27T13:16:46+00:00June 26th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on 3rd XI lose by 3 wickets
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The Deville to pay as Sam punished Preston

A sublime innings by Sam Deville led the way for a fantastic win for Reed as they hosted Preston at Freman College. Whilst the Sunday first eleven successfully progressed through another round in the Village Cup at Reed, the second eleven made use of the clubs fast paced second pitch. Reed lost the toss and was asked to bowl, a decision the opposition captain may have regretted as he watched his opening partner and number 3 fall for small totals to Jack Childs. Childs continued his good form and went for very few runs in his opening spell as did Joe Graves, however due to the heat an early bowling change at both ends seemed the smart thing to do. Owen Hughes was bought on to restrict the runs and bowled very well as did Graeme Stuart (7-0-28-0). Whilst runs were hard to come by wickets were equally hard to find. Toby Emes however, changed that by picking up the wicket of Maxwell (33) thanks to a fine catch behind by Lloyd Bowman who had also earlier taken a sharp catch off Childs. A run out by Emes accounted for the fourth and final wicket for Reed although by 30 overs the visitors had only managed 130. Unfortunately for Reed a very poor final ten overs saw Murrell take advantage of some tired bowling from returning bowlers. The heat had taken its toll on the young Reed side as Preston finished on 244 for 4, with Murrell undefeated on 103. The visitors seemed overjoyed with their total and looked to see out the forty overs or bundle out their young hosts for an easy win. However, Reed knew that on the Freman track their target [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:16:47+00:00June 26th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on The Deville to pay as Sam punished Preston
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3 Steps from Cricketing Heaven!

2012 National Village Cricket Cup Champions Reed moved to within 3 more wins of a repeat Cup Final appearance at the home of Cricket with a tumultuous 5 wicket victory over Kent Area Champions Sibton Park at Reed on Sunday. Reed were led to victory by a tremendous unbeaten century from Club Captain James Heslam who scored 108* from just 105 balls as Reed chased down the 174 required for victory for the loss of just 5 wickets with 5 overs to spare. On a gloriously sunny day at Reed, in front of a good crowd, the visitors Sibton Park won the toss and elected to bat. On the well renowned batting friendly Reed wicket this soon looked a good toss to win as the visitors comfortably accumulated 60 without loss in the first 15 overs with openers Bishop 33 and Allon being punishing with any loose deliveries received. The Reed fielding was up to its usual high standards but chances were not being offered and a wicket for Reed looked far away. At this stage the only bowler restricting the visitors was spinner Tom Greaves who was in the early stages of bowling a magnificent spell of 9 overs 2-9. However, it was Mitchell Cooper who made the breakthrough for Reed dismissing threatening opener Bishop for 33 and the 3 balls later dismissing No 3 Dunham for a duck. This shock loss of wickets, accompanied by superb Reed fielding drove Sibton Park back into their shell. The next 10 overs produced only 25 runs and the Reed pressure told as T om Greaves took reward for his miserly spell taking the wickets of Hickmott for 4 and opener Allon for 46 . 90-4 became [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:16:50+00:00June 23rd, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on 3 Steps from Cricketing Heaven!
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Reed Close in on Championship League Leaders

Former Test Star John Emburey appears at Blacksmiths Lane but Totteridge fall to rampant Reed. Reed entertained Totteridge Millhillians 1st Xl at Reed on Saturday in the Championship Division of the Saracens Herts Cricket League. Totteridge were captained by former England Test Star John Emburey but it was Reed led by skipper James Heslam that came out on top as Reed moved into 2nd place the Herts League Championship Table. After being put in to bat by their visitors Reed got off to a solid start with openers Sam Fairbrother 23 and Will Heslam 13 putting on 38 before Heslam fell caught. Alex Mutucumarana contributed a stylish 44 and Reeds skipper James Heslam was in great form despite an on-going wrist injury. After Mutucumarana went caught for his 44 and Reeds dangerous all-rounder Tom Greaves joined Heslam and the pair set about what proved to be a match winning partnership of 94. Heslam departed stumped for a superb 79 containing 10x4’s and 2x6’s and on the same total Greaves also fell caught by the keeper for 55. Reed eventually totalled 279 for 9 from their 60 Overs. In reply visitors Totteridge lost opener Bhimjiyani for0 but then set about a solid looking reply. Bermingham 18, Selwood 21 and Justin 50 saw the visitors to 120 – 4 before the Reed pressure told and the innings subsided to 137 – 5. The Totteridge innings then focussed on avoiding defeat rather than any pretence of a victory charge. Tom Greaves recorded 16 Overs 4-69 to add to his earlier innings of 55 but taking the last 3 wickets proved to be a challenge for Reed. Subrasinghe did prove a challenging opponent but once he had gone for [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:16:51+00:00June 23rd, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Reed Close in on Championship League Leaders
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Heslam and Tidey star as Reed turn the tables to triumph!

Reed 1st Xl travelled to Knebworth Park on Saturday in the Saracens Hertfordshire Championship League and recorded a remarkable and ultimately comfortable victory after seeming at one stage to be dead and buried at the hands of their hosts. Put in to bat on a damp wicket Reed actually got off to a reasonable start with Will Heslam and Sam Fairbrother registering 37 before Fairbrother fell caught for 20. That however signaled the start of a Reed slump to 62-5 as batsmen came and went with alarming regularity. The in form Will Heslam however stood firm and resolute compiling a patient score of 38 but he fell caught and the Reed Innings stood at 86 -7. Sean Tidey decided on an aggressive approach and rattled up a quick 23 but when he holed out at 113-8 an early defeat loomed! However, Reed skipper James Heslam who normally opens the Reed innings but who is carrying a wrist injury walked out at No 10 determined to rescue the situation. Together with Jack Tidey 17 they took the score to 134 before Tidey fell for 17. With last pair Heslam and Toby Fynn now at the crease one more error would be Reeds last, but Heslam carefully crafted a superb innings and manipulated the strike to the frustration of the Knebworth Park Team. Fynn contributed greatly with his sensible and mature supportive 14* but Heslam took charge and as the Reed Innings drew towards its final overs he accelerated the scoring with a series of hard struck boundaries. Heslam pummeled 7 Fours and a Six in an undefeated 51 which eventually saw the Reed Innings drawn to a close at a respectable 191-9 from their allocated overs. [...]

By |2016-12-27T13:16:56+00:00June 16th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Heslam and Tidey star as Reed turn the tables to triumph!
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The Two Jacks

Our old friends and rivals Knebworth Blue were our guest at the Green for the annual match which usually proves to be a fruitful day for the batsman. This match however proved to be slightly different as a strong Reed team dominated most of the game. Having won the toss and electing to insert the opposition, Reed captain Marcus J.E. Baker started with an attacking field for opening bowler Jack Childs. Coming up the hill, Childs soon claimed the first of the day when an edge carried to third slip for the waiting hands of fellow opener Matt Giblin. Reed continued to attack as three more wickets fell for few runs thanks to a wicket for Giblin and a catch followed by a run out from Jack Tidey. Giblin delivered his usual accurate seam and bowled his full eight over quota finishing with 1 for 37. At the crease for the visitors was the left handed Stroud and their dangerous captain Dave Saunders. Containing them was crucial in the middle overs which was done with some success by Joe Graves, M.J.E. Baker (3-1-9-0) and Jack Tidey (2-1-2-1) who removed Saunders for 48. Reed soon took advantage and took further wickets from Graves (27-1) and a returning Jack Childs (23-3) who had a fantastic game and showed what great ability he has. The final overs were in the hands of Owen Hughes, who always gives little for batsman. He bowled 5 overs for just 2 as well as the LBW wicket of Stroud for 36. Knebworth Blues final total of 180 for 8 was well below par as the Reed batsman set about the task of chasing them. Jack Tidey and M.J.E. Baker showed what kind [...]

By |2014-06-16T13:18:41+01:00June 16th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on The Two Jacks
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Disappointing Defeat for the 3rd XI

With cloudy skies and a damp outfield, Reed Captain Maseeh Naeem succeeded in his plan to lose the toss, resulting in Reed being put in to bat first. Reed got off to a promising start, with openers Rob Willoughby and Rhodri Hughes putting on 38 for the first wicket. Hatch end opened with a pacey South African, Cunningham who bowled some mixed lines but picked up the wickets of both openers, bowling Willoughby for 14, followed by Hughes caught behind for 13. Reed continued to lose wickets despite promising innings from Stewart, Robertson and Bowles, but failed to fully capitalise after making solid starts. Captain Naeem top scored with a quick 33, but Reed were eventually bowled out for 149. Hatch Ends opening batsmen put on 100 for the first wicket, after Reed's pace men failed to take early wickets. Two difficult chances of catches fell, meaning both opening batsmen were able to post scores just shy of 50. Reed turned to the spin of Matt Bowles and Rob Willoguhby in the latter overs. Bowles picked up two wickets, that of Davies who edged to gulley, and Cunningham LBW. However, Hatch end were able to knock off the remainder of the runs, ending on 152-2 off 27.1 overs.

By |2014-06-15T13:38:34+01:00June 15th, 2014|Categories: 2014, 2014 Match Report|Tags: |Comments Off on Disappointing Defeat for the 3rd XI
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