2016 Match Report Archives - Page 5 of 7

Roberts pulls off amazing victory!

Reed III's hosted Langleybury III's for mid table Saracens Herts League Clash, both teams were looking to secure crucial points in the match. Reed won the toss and elected to bat, which seemed a good decision as Willoughby (12) crunched his first three deliveries to the boundary, however the over excitement got the better of him as he was caught on the fourth. This set the tone for much the innings, with Peter Baker (0) and Zac Conley (6) following soon after. Rhodri Hughes (10) and Mike Robertson (11) both made starts but again fell cheaply, Father and son Maseeh (10) and Matt (0) Naeem also followed suit with the bowling of Cooper (8.5-48-6) doing the most damage. It was Owen Hughes (26*) who steadied the ship, calmly facing out overs and increasing the total with contributions from Ian Roberts (5) aggressive stroke play from Josh Conley (17) and tail end flair from Joe Graves (26) pushing Reed on to the meagre total of 155 all out. Langleybury had plenty of overs to get the runs and Reed thought that they would be lucky to prevent them chasing the runs down. However veteran Ian Roberts put in the performance of his life. Langleybury lost their first wicket in the first over by Owen Hughes, when he bowled Denham. Roberts then had Mullipudi caught with his second ball and bowled Honey with his 12th. Over the next 30 overs Roberts, bowling an immaculate length and swinging the ball away accounted for six more batsmen, ending with 15 overs, 4 maidens, 8 wickets for 38 runs. Opening batsman Gunning being left stranded on 41 not out out of a total of 76 all out. Reed 30 points, [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:24+00:00June 20th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 3rd XI v. Langleybury (SHPCL Division 8A)|Comments Off

Fine knock by “Wembley Will” ends in a draw!

Reed scrambled a draw against Hoddesdon in an exciting game, which went down to the wire. An excellent partnership of 187 between South African Neels Bergh (92) and Todd Sturdy (113) formed the backbone of the visitors’ 262-9, after Ed Wharton had taken two wickets in the first over. When Sean Tidey and Tom Greaves had accounted for the top scorers, Wharton roared back to finish with 14-2-62-6. A century stand between William Heslam and Chris Jackson (41) gave Reed a chance of winning, but when Richard Wharton (28) was run out and Heslam stumped for a fine knock of 95, the lower order were forced to go hard. As a result several perished to brilliant catches in the deep. Bergh (19-2-68-5) was again the danger man with his leg-spin. Hoddesdon squeezed 20 overs into the last hour in a desperate effort to winkle out their hosts, but Mitchell Cooper calmly played out time, leaving Reed on 226-9. Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-14T20:46:11+01:00June 14th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 1st XI v. Hoddesdon (SHPCL Championship Division)|Comments Off

Reed Fours have to duck against Pond’s onslaught.

Reed’s Fourth XI hosted Letchworth’s Fifth XI at the Freman Oval on Saturday. Lloyd Bowman won the toss and asked the visitors to bat. Reed opened the bowling with youngsters Jake Gifford (Buntingford End) and Jack Wilkerson (Reed End). After a cautious opening couple of overs Letchworth Opener Connor Pond from set off on a match defining innings. He punished both Gifford (7-0-53-0) and Wilkerson (4-0-47-0) as the 50 was brought up in the sixth over. A change of bowling altered nothing and Pond took a particular liking to Steve Hughes (4-0-74-0) hitting him for thirty in one over, although he was dropped on the boundary three times in the process. The run rate accelerated to above ten an over and the 100 came up in just the eleventh over. Reed was looking down the barrel of a gigantic score. On Pond went, passing his own century and 150 before the eighteenth over. Martin Johnson bowled Letchworth’s other opener Cruttenden for 20 out of an opening partnership of 189. Nowland soon followed for just 4 also bowled by Johnson. Heath joined Pond and on he went on, although pushing his luck as Reed failed to pouch a further three chances to dismiss him. He brought up his double century with yet another boundary. With Letchworth’s score on 284, it proved to be lucky seven for the hosts when Johnson bowled a beautiful slower ball to Pond who picked out Ben Mansfield at deep mid-on and he was finally out for 229. Reed needed to limit Pond’s damage and Neil Haslam (8-0-51-4) with his inswing and away cut and Johnson’s variety of pace (7-0-70-3) put the brakes on Letchworth’s middle order as wickets began to fall [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-14T20:37:28+01:00June 14th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 4th XI v. Letchworth Garden City (SHPCL Regional Division B East)|Comments Off

Colts News

The Under 12s played against Knebworth Park on 9th June. Reed scored a reasonable total of 98 for 3 in their 20 overs mainly responsible to Ross Gardner hitting 28 and Sam Osbourne 27. However, Knebworth Park hit-back with 101 for the loss of only 2 wickets; 1 each for Sam Osbourne and Adam Gardner. It must be recorded that the majority of the Reed side are playing matches against opposing players that are up to 3 years older than they are.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-10T19:33:19+01:00June 10th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: U12 Colts v. Knebworth Park|Comments Off

Lankester leads from the front; 127 not out

I have in my possession a small book published in 1906 entitled "Don’ts for Cricketers". Under the section on captaincy it includes the entry ‘Don’t Appoint as a captain a man from these three classes: a) nervous and excitable men; b) dull and apathetic men; c) bowling captains, with an aversion to seeing anybody bowl but themselves.’ Knowing this Marcus J.E. Baker asked Rob Lankester if he fancied a go leading the Sunday friendly eleven. What was to come was one of the best captain's knocks ever seen for the club. Lankester had won the toss and inserted the opposition, Outlaws. A fantastic opening spell from Joe Graves saw him remove two early wickets. A third wicket partnership between C. Scutt and G. Saffery fought back and both men looked settled at the crease. Both had the potential to hang about and make big scores but an edge from Saffrey (48) was gladly accepted by Baker at first slip. Graham Stuart having broken this partnership followed up by bowling the number 5, second ball. C. Scutt continued at the same tempo having got passed 50 but Lankester was able to remove him trapping him in front for 74. Baker bowling at the other end took two wickets, one bowled and one caught behind by Rhodri Hughes. Outlaws finished on a competitive 205 for 7. In response John Kershaw and Rhodri Hughes attacked the opening bowlers with positive results. Kershaw (18) in particular looked in good form but a top edge saw him removed followed shortly after by both Lloyd Bowman and Hughes (10). Coming in at number 5 Lankester found his side on 35 for 3. Lankester himself must have looked at my book and [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:30+00:00June 6th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: Sunday XI v. Outlaws|Comments Off

All round team contribution see Reed to victory

Reed Third X1 hosted Harpenden 4th X1 at Freman College and on winning the toss opted to bat. Opening bowlers Owen Hughes ( 6 overs 1 for 25) and Ian Roberts (10 overs 3 for 16) made immediate inroads into the Harpenden batting. They were ably supported by Julien Fynn (7 overs 3 for 12) and reduced the visitors to 47 for 6 off 20 overs. This was soon to become 74 for 9 of 31 overs with wickets from Josh Conley and Mathew Naeem. However, Harpenden fought back with a spirited last wicket partnership of 56 with Killen scoring 64 and Machey 6no leaving Reed to chase 130. In reply, opener Ed Garrott batted sensibly for 29 but two silly run outs and the wicket of George Garrott (14) left Reed on 66 for 4 after 13 overs. However this brought Michael Robertson (44no) and Julien Fynn (23no) to the crease and in the next 11 overs they put on 67 runs for the loss of no wickets to seal the win for Reed. Reed 30 points, Harpenden 5 points, taking Reed to a mid table position. Report submitted by Richard Robertson.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:31+00:00June 6th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 3rd XI v. Harpenden (SHPCL Division 8A)|Comments Off

Poor day for the batsmen in Low Scoring Game

It was a day that ended in unbelievable misery. Having inserted their visitors Langlebury (close third place to our first) Reed were on top of the world when they bowled them out for just 93. The track was very tacky from the weeks rain with the odd ball popping slightly but it was far from a minefield. The wickets were shared amongst Karl Ward (1), Matt Sampson (1), Jack Caine (2) and Peter Tidey (1) plus the added bonus of a run out. The stand out performer with the ball however was the returning Ian Osborne who struck four times. Reed knew that it would not be a cakewalk but the low target of 93 is one that should be chased no matter what the conditions. Richard Barlow and Richard Johnson opened the Reed response and Barlow was just starting to get going when the bowler dived and stretched to take a catch. Matt Sampson joined Johnson at the crease and both looked in good touch as they worked the ball about. Reed made it to 48 for 1 when Langlebury introduced a new bowler coming up the hill. Wanting to dominate the spinner from the start both batsmen looked to attack him early but paid dearly for it with both men falling in the same over. Langlebury sniffed blood and never let up, the incoming batsmen then failed to apply themselves to face up to the pressure of the situation. For such a talented line up it was a very limp showing. Reed's final wicket fell with the score on 71. This disappointing result sees Reed drop to third place. However, Reed still has a strong squad of players with the skill, work ethic [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-06T12:13:31+01:00June 6th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 2nd XI v. Langleybury (SHPCL Division 4B)|Comments Off

No-nonsense Nussey makes sure of victory

Reed IV versus Old Owens III at Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, on Saturday 4th June 2016. “Tails never fails” for Reed skipper Lloyd Bowman when he once more called correctly at the toss then inserted the hosts at Old Owens’ second pitch. With a touch of moisture in the surface, Jake Gifford extracted some lively bounce as Old O’s progressed quietly to 27 when he had Patel edging behind to Bowman at the end of the ninth over. Fellow opening bowler, Steve Hughes, was almost unplayable as the cautious batsmen were keen to preserve their wickets. However, Martin Johnson struck with his first delivery when Peter Baker snaffled one in the slips and Jack Wilkerson bowled Tyler for 23. Soon after, Sam Karr took an excellent low-down catch at extra cover off Johnson’s bowling leaving Owens at 70 for 4 at drinks. There then followed an extraordinary period of play as Jonny Adam proceeded to claim 4 victims in just 3 overs thanks to fine catches by Paul Garrott and Wilkerson and two more batsmen clean bowled. Now at 89 with their last pair at the crease, the O-O’s captain, Alan Hunter required support from last man, Tony Palmer. He did precisely that and it took a further 11 overs before Palmer was removed for a well-made 20, caught off an under-edge by keeper, Bowman, from Wilkerson’s bowling. Crucially the partnership was worth 82 and Hunter remained undefeated on 66. Reed required 172 for victory. The experienced Paul Garrott and Peter Baker opened the innings but were soon split when Garrott was caught behind the wicket when the score was on 19. This brought the entrance of the hard-hitting Bill Mansfield and he and Baker [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:32+00:00June 5th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 4th XI v. Old Owens (SHPCL Regional Division B East)|Comments Off

Reed 1sts crush Langleybury for the loss of just 1 wicket

Reed bowled out Langleybury for a paltry 98 on a lively wicket, despite the heavy rain during the week. On only the second ball Richard Wharton stumped the Langleybury opener standing well back to his brother, Ed! This was a prelude to a collapse as the hosts slumped to 28-5 with Wharton taking two more, Mitchell Cooper and Toby Fynn claiming the other two. Only Rhys Williams with 29 not out staved off a rout, but the returning Wharton (10-4-22-4) and Fynn (8-1-30-4) polished off the tail. A slow, but steady response from Reed's openers laid the platform for a comfortable chase and an unbeaten second wicket partnership of 71 by Richard Wharton (57 not out) and Rob Lankester (23 not out) sealed the victory in 22 overs. Khalid Manzoor's 1-17 from 8 overs was all that held up Reed's batsmen, who accelerated well towards the end of the innings. It was Reed's fourth win in five of the 50 over encounters that began the league season. Next weekend they face Hoddesdon in the Herts League on Saturday then, on Sunday, Long Marston in the Regional Final of the National Village Cup. Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By Peter G. Baker|2016-12-27T13:11:34+00:00June 5th, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 1st XI v. Langleybury (SHPCL Championship Division)|Comments Off

The 4ths “Press-on” with win over Preston

Reed Fours entertained Preston Fours at The Freman Oval on Saturday 28th May. Skipper Lloyd Bowman called correctly and asked Preston to bat first. The opening attack of left-armer Matt Yates (6-0-17-0) and the medium pace of Neil Haslam (8-1-23-0) bowled accurately and the Preston openers Maxwell and Newell found runs hard to come by, reaching only 58-0 in 15 overs. Having bowled his compliment Haslam gave way to Kieran Willoughby and Yates was replaced by Steve Hughes. Although Willoughby (6-0-33-0) couldn’t find any consistent line and length in his spell, the batsman failed to punish him significantly. Preston had moved to 88 when Hughes (8-0-45-1) had Maxwell caught by Yates for 42. This brought the Preston skipper Saunders and he and Newell began to up the run rate. Leg-spinner Toby Emes (6-0-39-2) had come on to replace Willoughby, and with the score on 139 he forced a mis-hit from Saunders and Bowman took the catch. Number Four Taylor stay at the crease didn’t last long as he was bowled emphatically by Sam Deville (6-1-32-1) and Emes took his second wicket bowling Holt for a duck. Preston were now 162-4 with overs running out. Newell passed his fifty and with Neale took Preston to 206-4 in their 40 overs. Probably 30 runs short on the good Freman wicket. Reed opened their reply with Paul Garrott and Matt Yates. Both applied themselves to the task in hand taking no risks. Preston skipper Saunders was forced to change his bowlers on a regular basis. Garrott with his delicate touch around the field was now getting into his stride and he was more than ably supported by Yates who drove and cut the ball superbly. The score had [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2016-06-01T13:52:02+01:00June 1st, 2016|Categories: 2016, 2016 Match Report|Tags: 4th XI v. Preston (SHPCL Regional Division B East)|Comments Off