How does he do it? ‘Rooty’ 122 not out and 3 for 1 helps in Reed victory

It was a warm and beautiful day at Reed headquarters as Woodcutters made their annual journey to play at The Green. Both sides had struggled to put out their strongest sides, none the less it was a fantastically enjoyable game. Reed were inserted by the visitors and quickly got the scoreboard ticking over. Peter Baker and Bill Mansfield both put the bad balls away as they made a quick 46 run partnership. John Kershaw replaced Baker (20) who had been bowled by one that kept a bit low. He too plundered runs as the boundaries were came thick and fast. On 47 Bill Mansfield tried taking the aerial route once too many times and was caught as the first drinks were taken after 15 overs with the score on 91. Things did not get better for Woodcutters as Rob Lankester strode to the crease. Playing with his now famous patience and skill he found scoring no trouble. A fine knock of 46 by John Kershaw finished when he was trapped LBW. Joe Graves coming in at 5 took the opportunity afforded to him to demonstrate his improved ability with the bat. He and Lankester put on 67 together in a tremendous partnership. Joe was caught for 20 just as the second drinks were taken, the score now 219 for 4 in the 30th. Lankester just did not stop. He persisted in his stylish stroke making and brought up three figures with one of his 22 boundaries. He would finish the innings undefeated with 122 runs to his name, an incredible effort that took Reed to their final total of 283 for 5. It didn’t take long for Reed to take the first wicket in the [...]

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Shaky Start for the 3’s

Reed III’s got off to an unconvincing start to the league season, losing to Pirton in a one-sided game. Due to last-minute drop-outs, Reed could only field 10 men. Reed won the toss and elected to bat, hoping to post a big total to offset the visitors, however this was not to be the case, the Reed batsmen scored fairly freely, taking advantage of the fast outfield, however wickets fell fairly frequently, Robert Willoughby (63) and Chris West (45) put on a good show, both hitting the ball cleanly and continually frustrating the Pirton bowlers, however Reed failed to build big partnerships, ending up all out for 166 in just 30.5 overs. Pirton’s response had a shaky start with opener Laskowski falling to Neil Haslam’s (6-0-40-1) first ball. This was to be the only wicket Reed would take as Clarke (33*) supported the aggressive Howard (112*) who continually smashed boundaries. The torrent of runs could have been allayed but Reed did not take the chances when they came, failing to hold on to a number of catches. In the end Pirton took just 18.3 overs to reach the target. A clear win for Pirton with Reed picking up 5 points. Report by Michael Robertson.

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Ravaged Reed rally in victory over Stevenage

Despite being ravaged by injuries and last-minute illness, Reed 1st XI opened their league campaign with a comfortable 6 wicket victory over Stevenage. Their opponents lost wickets at regular intervals to the opening attack of Pete Tidey (10-1-21-1) and Ian Osborne (10-0-48-3). At 88-5 they were rocking, but a stubborn partnership of 51 between Andrew Joslin (46) and Shadrach Gittens-Browne (23) steadily re-built their innings. However, Alex Mutucumarana (8-1-29-2) winkled out both of them and they finished on 186-9 after 50 overs. In reply, Reed lost two quick wickets, but Will Heslam(79*) in 70+ run partnerships with Rob Lankester (42), who was in imperious form, and Richard Wharton (36) saw Reed home with 5 overs to spare. Man of the match, wicket-keeper Wharton also dismissed 4 batsmen, leaving Reed with a comfortable chase. Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

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Headlines – 7th / 8th May

Saturday: Will Heslam was in the runs again with 79 not out supported by 42 from Rob Lankester and 36 by Richard Wharton as Reed Firsts won their first league fixture. Ian Osborne took a 3-for and Wharton made 4 wicket-keeping dismissals as Stevenage closed on 186 for 9. At Reed, Richard Barlow looked in command scoring 85 not out for the 2nd XI easily overtaking Ampthill's 147. There were 3 wickets apiece for the two "JCs", (Josh Conley & Jack Caine). Rob Willoughby scored 63 and Chris West 45 when the Thirds were looking good at 120 for 2. But wickets tumbled and they were all-out for 166. Pirton knocked them off for the loss of just 1 wicket. Sunday: "Rooty" Rob rattles-up a ton. Forties by John Kershaw and Bill Mansfield helped Reed reach 283 for 5 in 53-run victory. Expect match reports to follow shortly. PGB

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T20 Win Sets Scene for League Season Curtain Raiser

Reed 1st XI Vs Chorleywood 1st XI (played at The Green, Reed) Date: Monday 2 May 2016 Match Type: Readers County 20-20 Cup (Group C) Toss won by Chorleywood who elected to bat Result: Reed won by 6 wickets Chorleywood CC 104 for 9 (20 overs) E Wharton 3 for 31, S Tidey 2 for 18 Reed CC 106 for 4 (12.1 overs) W Heslam 31, S Smith 27*, M Sampson 22* With the bank holiday festivities out of the way, Chorleywood brought a weakened side having had 6 dropouts before the game. Chorleywood won the toss and elected to bat and made a very good start. They scored 10 off the first over, 9 off the second and 8 off the third and must have felt well set at 27 for 1 after 3 overs. But having lost that 1st wicket the away side could not build a platform and every bowler that came on was able to bowl dots and wickets fell at regular intervals. A. Dunning was dropped on 0 but went onto make a well-constructed 41 off 43 balls, but did not have the support at the other end and Chorleywood were restricted to 104 for 9 off 20 overs. Ed Wharton (3 for 31) and Sean Tidey (2 for 18) were the pick of the bowlers. Reed CC would have been pleased with the swiftness in which the runs were knocked off but in truth would have been disappointed losing 4 wickets. Some tired legs and tired minds may have contributed to a few wickets but Will Heslam (31), Stuart Smith (27 not out) and Matt Sampson (22 not out) all scored better than a run a ball to seal [...]

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Mayfield let off the hook!

A youthful Reed IV’s team made the journey down to Mayfield CC on Saturday. Greeted by a very slow outfield and a wicket that looked as if it could deliver a few surprises captain Bowman fancied a bowl and trusted Owen “Iron boots” Hughes (2-8) and Matt Yates (1-33) with the new ball, both returning good figures. Bowman then turned to the spin of Emes (1-31) and unpredictability of Steve Hughes (2-64) and inspired captaincy it was too, Emes striking with just his first ball. Mayfield looked rattled at 43-5 but Kureshi(36), Starck(25) and Patel(42) stuck around and contributed runs to help Mayfield finish on 176 all out. After teas Reed prepared to bat, opening pair Johnson and R. Willoughby both started well striking boundaries in the first two overs. After that it went somewhat downhill as Reed fell foul to a devastating spell of slow bowling by Cullen (5-14) who dismissed the top four in the space of six balls. Moody, accompanied by talismanic skipper Bowman steadied the ship but a chase never looked on the cards and Reed continued to lose regular wickets ending on a disappointing 60 all out. Report submitted by Ben Moody.

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Reed at a canter!

Reed entertained a Northampton Exiles XI in a hastily arranged friendly on Saturday. Under uncharacteristic blue skies and the unseasonal icy wind, the visitors made steady progress against the new ball, until Josh Conley (3-37) removed their top order. Only Amar Patel resisted with a patient 63, having survived a sharp caught and bowled chance off Conley's final ball, as Reed chipped away, taking wickets on a regular basis. Tom Greaves (2-27) flushed out the middle order whilst Will Heslam (1-15) and Phil Frenay (2-19) cleaned out the tail in uncustomary roles as the 'fifth' bowler. When Patel was run out Exiles finished on 154. In reply the Heslam brothers never looked in any trouble as they cantered to an opening stand of 126 off 23 overs, both retiring fittingly with 56 apiece. The match was swiftly concluded by Chris Jackson (7*) and Rob Lankester (20*), the latter hoisting a huge maximum over the bowler's head. Hence Reed won by 10 wickets as a warm up for some more demanding challenges to come this season. Report by Peter Wholley.

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Headlines – 30th April / 1st May / 2nd May

Saturday 1sts: Josh Conley "Exiled" 3 visiting batsmen to the pavilion before the Heslam bros. each scored 56 in reply as Reed beat Northampton Exiles by 10 wickets. In our other friendly match, Mayfield proved too strong for our "Fourth XI" running-out winners by 116 runs. Top-scorer for Reed was Ben Moody with 18 out of 60. Owen Hughes had returned impressive figures of 2 for 8 from 6 overs. Sunday: It was Reed versus Reed on Sunday as 2 Fitzgeralds, 2 Caines and 2 Wards rattled-up 262 for 5 - all for Hare Street & Hormead! In response, the real Reed side scored 190 for 4; runs coming from Rob Lankester, John Kershaw, Paul Garrott and Karl Ward. Monday: Sampson & Smith slam big boundaries to make short work of Chorleywood in the Herts 20/20. Chasing just 104, Reed won by 6 wickets with Stuart Smith (24 n.o.) and Matt Sampson (22 n.o.) winning with 8 overs unused. Expect match reports to follow shortly.

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Funeral of Alan Deville, (RCC Vice-President)

Alan's funeral will be at 12:00hrs on Thursday 12th May at St. Mary the Virgin Church in Westmill near Buntingford. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reed Cricket Club regret to advise you that Alan Deville, the father of a former Club Colt, (and still welcome and occasional player Sam Deville), a Vice-President of our Club, and a significant supporter and benefactor of our Club over several years, died on Thursday 28th April. Alan was a larger than life character and a significant and generous supporter of local youth sports clubs. Alan underwrote the funds that enabled Reed CC to establish and implement our second Ground arrangement with Freman College in Buntingford. Our Third and Fourth Teams' development, and the cricketers of Freman College, owe a significant debt to his vision and generosity. I am sure that you will join us in extending our sympathy and condolences to Alan's wife Sue and son Sam, and the rest of his extended family. John Heslam, Club Chairman, Reed Cricket Club.

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Childs Charges in to Take 5

Sundays for Reed re-started for the 2016 season on a cold, grey afternoon in late April. Reed had travelled down to beautiful Preston for the annual pre-season friendly. Marcus J.E. Baker asked his hosts to bat as his side started the process of blowing the cobwebs out of the system. Things did not start well for Reed as Mercer and Anderson attacked the uncertain opening overs of Joe Graves and Owen Hughes. Preston were racing along at 10 an over and a long, cold, miserable afternoon in the field was looking likely. However, much to their credit both Graves and Hughes showed some real character and kept charging in. The pair started to find some troubling lines and before long the runs were starting to dry up. Baker decided to save some of Hughes’s overs for later in the piece so replaced him in the tenth over with Jack Childs. The change seemed to work as Childs made the breakthrough with the score on 77 thanks to a catch by Ed Garrott. Joe Graves meanwhile was replaced by Garrott. The dramatic fight back shown by Graves meant he had ended up bowling through his full quota of overs, unluckily wicket less. Childs persisted with his fantastic spell taking regular wickets, Preston’s strong batting order was faltering. Needing a wicket from his final over to finish with five to his name he left it to the last ball when a clean pull shot was plucked from the air by Baker. Removing the opposition top 5 for 32 is never a bad way to start the season. Baker then join Garrott in sending spin down at the lower order batsman. Both took wickets but Garrott in particular [...]

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