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Conceded Matches; Keatley Cup & 20/20 Cup 21st June

Don't have wasted journeys. Cokenach could not raise a side and consequently have conceded Reed's last round-robin fixture in this season's Keatley Cup competition on Wednesday 17th June. News of the finalists to follow when known. This coming Sunday, 21st June, Totteridge Millhillians have conceded to Reed in the Reader's County 20/20 Cup. This leaves Reed unbeaten at the top of Group B and qualifying for the Quarter Finals where they are scheduled to play Hertford, the Runners-Up of Group D, on Sunday 5th July. The Sunday Friendly fixture versus Preston on the 21st June has now been switched from the Freman Oval to Reed Village Green. PGB

By Peter G. Baker|2015-06-21T08:05:07+01:00June 17th, 2015|Categories: 2015, Fixtures, News, Uncategorized|Tags: Keatley Cup|Comments Off

Lankaster, Willoughby and Lankaster Represent Club Well

Previous to this game Reeds Sunday Friendly XI had played three, won two, lost one. Having analysed these matches Reeds skipper Marcus J.E. Baker came to the conclusion that whether a win or a loss, whether close finishing or not, all three games entertained till the end. Reeds fourth fixture fell into line with this trend. With The Green occupied with Village cup game against Langlebury Reeds second pitch was used to host Hertford at Freman College, Buntingford. Hertford legend Eric Riddle won the toss and chose to bat first. As usual runs were a-plenty on Freman’s quick outfield. Despite the visitors early success they were kept in check by the two wickets from Joe Graves and the superb line and movement of Jonathan Lankaster. Making his debut for Reed the youngster enticed the edge more the once for several close and missed chances. Taking pace off the ball seemed to slow down Hertford as Reed protected the boundaries. Sam Rice also managed to take two wickets with him whilst M.J.E. Baker chipped in with one himself. The slow bowlers had brought Reed back into the game. However, at the crease was the veteran Riddle who played a captains knock and reached three figures before the innings close. Ed Kershaw took the only other wicket to fall thanks to a sharp stumping from Rob Lankaster. Hertford’s 255 for 6 was about par for the ground which the Reed batsman kept in mind as they started their reply. However, the reply never really got going. After an early loss R. Lankaster had to work hard with opener Rob Willoughby to keep Reed up with the run rate. Their quick running gave the hosts the platform to [...]

By bazcurtis|2015-06-16T13:46:24+01:00June 16th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: 2015 Sunday 2nd v Hertford|Comments Off

Lord’s hopes dashed in last over drama

Cricket Report: National Village Cup Competition. Herts and Beds Final. Lord's hopes dashed as Reed are knocked out of Village Cup in Area Final after last over drama. Reed Cricket Club hosted Langleybury in the area final of The National Village Competition on Sunday June 14th 2015. Reed suffered from injuries and unavailability and gave a number of youngsters a chance to prove their worth in this important game in front of a good crowd. Langleybury won the toss and chose to bat on a damp overcast day on a wicket that had been covered for the past two days. Runs were not easy to come by for Reed and they lost regular wickets after an opening partnership of 43 off eleven overs between James Heslam and Mitchell Cooper. In the next eleven overs Reed lost Cooper, Jackson, Greaves and Smith for 50 runs and looked to be in trouble. However the dangerous Sean Tidey joined James Heslam and scored 25 in a partnership of 28 with Heslam. However with the loss of Tidey and then Heslam for a fine 66 the Reed innings lost momentum and Reed were bowled out in 37.3 overs for 156 leaving Langleybury to chase a target thought to be at least 50 runs below par. Tom Walsingham opened the bowling for Reed and was immediately successful, bowling Manzor for 3 and bowling his first 5 overs for only 8 runs. However, Amin and W.Oxley then settled and took the score to 73 for 1 after 17 overs. A Langleybury victory seemed a formality. Nevertheless, spinners Tom Greaves (9-0-28-1) and Reece Fitzgerald (9-0-29-2) then put the brakes on and Reed looked to be back in the hunt. Karl Ward (6.4-0-25-1) [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2015-06-16T07:15:36+01:00June 16th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report, News|Tags: National Village Cup|Comments Off

Headlines – 13th / 14th June

All four matches involving Reed teams were cancelled on Saturday because of the rain. In fact the rain was so persistent and widespread that of the 128 scheduled fixtures in the entire Herts League, only 60 were completed. It did not get any better on Sunday when the First XI lost their Village Cup tie at home to Langleybury. James Heslam top-scored with a sixty but Reed were all-out for 156, then Langleybury won with just one ball remaining having lost 9 wickets in the process. The Sunday Seconds hosted Hertford at Freman College. The visitors set a target of 256, but Reed managed only 179 in reply. Rob Willoughby scored 59. Expect match reports to follow soon. PGB

By Peter G. Baker|2015-06-14T22:52:38+01:00June 14th, 2015|Categories: 2015, News|Comments Off

Reed secure hard fought win

Reed returned to winning ways with a challenging and hard fought win over 3rd placed Flitwick on Saturday. With the pitch looking fairly green after a mixed week of weather Flitwick won an important toss and made advantage of the lively wicket and new ball reducing Reed to 47-3 after 12 overs despite Rich Wharton’s 21. The situation didn’t get much better for Reed when this became 73-5. Australian quick Jordan Leiman and Edward Sharpe each picking up 2 wickets for the home side. Reed did recover to 112-5 before Greaves fell for 21 just as he was starting to break free. All this time Reed stalwart Chris Jackson (61 not out) was superbly holding the Reed innings together for the 2nd time this season and he continued to do this receiving some support from Reeds lower order. This enabled Reed to bat their overs and post a below par score of 186 all out in 48.5 overs but one which at least gave them hope. Reed needed early wickets and that is what they got from the destructive Jack Tidey (10-2-26) who bowled with pace and accuracy. Greaves was brought into the attack early by skipper Heslam with the hope of removing danger man George Thurstance and when he duly obliged with a beautiful delivery well stumped by Wharton Flitwick were in trouble at 34-3 which included a wicket for Tom Walsingham who opened up with Tidey. Although Reed had taken early wickets on what was now a decent batting wicket and quickening outfield the home side probably remained favourites particularly with the likes of minor counties player Higginbotham at the crease. However, Tidey had other ideas removing the beds batsman for 1. At [...]

By bazcurtis|2015-06-09T17:55:39+01:00June 9th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: 2015 Saturday 1st XI v Flitwick|Comments Off

Young Reed show resilience in the heat

The heat was out in force and it was more a day for working on ones tan rather than chasing a cricket ball around The Green, which was what in store for the very young Reed side. Despite the difficult conditions Reeds youngster stood up to the challenge with great enthusiasm. At one point Reeds opponents Outlaws could easily gone way past 300 so for the home side to restrict them to 253 is a testament to their hard efforts. George Garrott had started coming down the hill and had the ball hopping in along way and picked up the wickets of both Outlaws openers. Meanwhile, coming up the hill Tom Nussey followed by Jonathan and then George Adams each gave a good try but the visitors middle order started to plunder runs. Sharma and Brennon both reached their half centuries and were set to continue when Ed Kershaw and his well flighted leg spin removed Sharma for 64. Coupled with Tom Walsingham’s own wicket Reed started to fight back. Toby Emes, also bowling leggies, then ripped through Outlaws lower order picking up four wickets for just 16. In response Reed knew that good partnerships were critical to chasing down what usually would be only a par score. Paul Garrott and Tom Nussey set the perfect example and platform. The experience of Garrott mixed with the eagerness of the young Nussey produced a 55 run opening stand. Unfortunately after Garrott was bowled for 22 Nussey was shortly afterwards run out for a fantastic 30. George Adams gave a valiant attempt at number 4 but was also bowled. Reeds strong middle order then started to improve the situation first in the guise of the Rob Lankaster, [...]

By bazcurtis|2015-06-09T17:52:20+01:00June 9th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: 2015 Sunday 2nd XI v Outlaws|Comments Off

Fantastic team performance keeps Reed unbeaten

Reed IV's welcomed fellow early season pacesetters Welwyn V's to Freman College. After winning the toss, skipper Lloyd Bowman opted to bowl and at first and it appeared to be the wrong decision when Welwyn raced to 51-0 from the first 6 overs. Zac Conley (6-0-23-1) made the breakthrough, before the persistence of Ed Kershaw finally paid off and he got his rewards taking two wickets in quick succession including the wicket of the dangerous opener Skiff for 47, following a magnificent catch in the gully by Bill Mansfield. By this point Reed had begun to swing the momentum and Neill Haslam (9-0-27-2) and Steve Hughes (7-1-30-2) both bowled well and didn't allow the batsman to settle as Reed tore through Welwyn's middle order. Jonathan Adam (2-0-9-2) took his first wicket in adult cricket , including removing the skipper Molyneux for 31 with his first ball. His second quickly followed after a great catch by Rhodri Hughes in the covers. Toby Emes took the final wicket as Welwyn were bowled out for 149 from 31.5 overs. In reply Reed chased the total down in 24 overs. Zac Conley (43) and Rhodri Hughes (46*) continued their fine form. Whilst contributions from John Kershaw (15) Bill Mansfield (8) and Lloyd Bowman (5*) ensured Reed IV's continued their unbeaten run in the league.

By bazcurtis|2015-06-09T17:50:33+01:00June 9th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: 2015 Saturday 4th XI v Welwyn V, Saracens Herts Cricket League|Comments Off

1st XI, NVC; Mutucumarana bowls remarkable spell

On Sunday Reed travelled through the rain to play Datchworth in the 3rd round of the Davidstow National Village Cup. Reed won the toss and decided to bowl in the soggy conditions. Openers Tom Walsingham and the bulky Jack Tidey were struggling to get through their actions as they battled against the wet pitch. Tidey in particular was uncharacteristically wayward and was soon replaced by the part time medium pace of Alex Mutucumarana. Mitchell Cooper replaced Tom Walsingham and instantly made an impact taking the first wicket with the score on 57. Cooper was to end up with 3-10 in 4.3 overs, impressive, however the history books were about to be re-written at the other end. After 3.3 overs Mutucumarana had figures of 0-8 but what was to follow was nothing short of incredible. The efficient line and length bowling of Mutucumarana has never been his key attribute, with his runs at the top of the order being his most identifiable characteristic on the cricket field but he soon got into his stride and picked up his first wicket with he fourth ball of his fourth over after a good catch at gully by Tom Greaves. After slinging down a wide ball, Mutucumarana then took the wicket of Benton. Stroomer got off the mark with a 2 but was to be the next victim for the exuberant Mutucumarana with the last ball of the over. 3-10 from 4 overs. He returned, for the start of one of the most breathtaking overs in the history of the club. Mutucumarana, sauntering in, nipped one away off the pitch and hit Barrlett smack, bang in front of the stumps to collect his 4th wicket of the game. Another [...]

By bazcurtis|2015-06-08T07:19:05+01:00June 7th, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: 2015 Sunday 1st v Datchworth, Davidstow National Village Cup|Comments Off

Headlines – 6th / 7th June

3 wins out of 4 on Saturday in the Herts League. Undefeated Chris Jackson reached the 60s as the Firsts were all-out for 186 but that was enough to defend as Flitwick managed only 118 in reply. 3 wickets for Phil Lill. The Seconds at home to Luton Town & Indians scored 221 with more runs from the two Marcuses, Martin & Baker. Reece Fitzgerald took 3 wickets as the visitors lost by 38 runs. Lloyd Bowman's Fourth XI continued their successful campaign leaving them clear leaders at the top of Regional Division C East. Rhoddri Hughes and Zac Conley were again in the runs as they overhauled Welwyn Garden City's 149 with 6 wickets intact. Bowling honours were shared around. Wickets tumbled too quickly for the Thirds to make any headway as they were shot out for 88 by St Albans who then knocked-off the required runs losing only 1 wicket in the process. Much like the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, Reed's Thirds went home with only "Un Point"! Sunday's Friendly against Outlaws saw a Reed's youngsters put-up a valiant response to 253 for 9 with 230 for 6. Toby Emes took 4 wickets and an undefeated fifty for Tom Walsingham. In last Wednesday's Keatley Cup match against Royston, Reed rattled-up 137 for 7 in their 16 overs, (Sean Tidey 33), and Royston's innings ended on 82 for 7. Reed won by 55 runs. Expect Match Report to follow soon. PGB

By Peter G. Baker|2015-06-08T07:24:51+01:00June 7th, 2015|Categories: 2015, News, Uncategorized|Tags: Headlines|Comments Off

1st XI. Totteridge Batting proves too much

On Saturday Reed entertained a Totteridge Millhillians side that included former England spinner John Emburey. Reed lost the toss and were asked to field. Jack Tidey and Toby Fynn opened the bowling but unfortunately could not find a breakthrough early on. Skipper James Heslam turned to spin and was immediately rewarded as Tom Greaves (10-1-45-3) picked up the wicket of Le Fort for 23. O'Brien joined Butterworth and together they built a partnership of 43 before Greaves struck again as O'Brien was caught by Heslam for 18. 78-2 became 84-3 as Greaves struck in his next over removing Butterworth LBW for 33. At this time, Totteridge had ex Derbyshire batsman Selwood and Mason. Selwood took charge scoring boundaries on a regular basis. Mason (5) was the next man to go lbw to Fynn. By this time Selwood was set and was well supported by Sutcliffe (9), Sogbudjar (10) Mahmood (9) and Fletcher (9 not out). Selwood finished 125 not out (18x4 2x6), a huge contribution as Totteridge finished 270-7 from their 50 overs. Reeds reply started well scoring 14 off the first over. However Reed were 19-1 in the third over as Sean Tidey was removed for 9. James Heslam was joined by Tom Greaves as they tried to build a big partnership however Greaves was dismissed after before bowled by Mahmood (9.2-0-43-3) for 6. 34-2. Heslam (18) was dismissed the next over after being adjudged stumped and Reed were now 47-3. Stuart Smith and Chris Jackson set about rebuilding Reeds innings, this didn't go to plan as Jackson was brilliantly caught and bowled by Butterworth for 7. Smith was joined by the big hitting local lad Mitchell Cooper. Together the put on 49 for [...]

By bazcurtis|2015-06-07T08:29:58+01:00June 3rd, 2015|Categories: 2015, 2015 Match Report|Tags: 2015 Saturday 1st XI v Totteridge Millhillians, Saracens Herts Cricket League|Comments Off