2021 Match Report Archives - Page 2 of 6

Catt and Hughes purrfect in Second Team Thriller

Reed Seconds travelled to Bayford and Hertford on Saturday for their Division 3B Herts. League Match. Winning the toss on a damp, cloudy and humid day, skipper Ed Garrott had no hesitation in putting the hosts into bat. His decision proved to be a good one as the opening bowling attack of Julien Fynn (10-4-13-1) and Owen Hughes (9-2-36-3) extracted bounce and movement in the conditions plus some good ground fielding had reduced Bayford to 19 for 3. Cavener (44) and Bruggemann (34) led a revival as fifty-partnerships were made for the next two wickets. Rupert Martin (8-0-38-1) and Anirudh Sudharshan (10-0-45-2) got amongst the wickets in the middle overs but some useful late runs took Bayford to 191 for 7 in their 50 overs. In reply Phil Frenay and Richard Barlow found the drying pitch more to their liking, Frenay in particular playing shots on both sides of the wicket. He'd taken his score to 42 before he became the first of two wickets for Cavener. Barlow and Kallum Ward soon followed and Reed were wobbling at 67 for 3. Skipper Ed Garrott joined Mike Catt and whilst Catt was happy to play second fiddle, Garrott proceeded to dispatch any loose deliveries with a quick fire 23 off just 22 balls. Then Mike Robertson continued much in the same vain with 30 in 19 balls. However, his wicket left Reed at 136 for 5 in 33 overs. The B&H bowlers tightened the screw and wickets began to fall as the run rate increased. All the while Catt was biding his time, at 160 for 8 with 7 overs left, Owen Hughes came to join Catt at the crease. Both took their chances and had [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-28T06:32:23+01:00July 25th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: 2nd XI, Bayford and Hertford, Division 3B, SHPCL|Comments Off

Reed U13s suffer in the Summer heat

In the first of the Summer League matches, Reed hosted Bishops Stortford 2 in the blazing summer sun. A world apart from the start of the season, where rain threatened every match... however, the BS2 team proved as strong as ever. Reed won the toss and elected to bat, a decision largely based on the soaring temperatures. BS bowled with their usual accuracy, with opener Daniel Vincent unable to get the ball away, taking an unprecedented 11 balls to score his first run. With Lewis Abdul-Karim supporting at the other end, Reed eventually developed a partnership, with 20 runs off the first 4 overs until Lewis fell in the 6th. Tom Green joined Daniel.... but not for long, scoring a quick-fire 8 before falling in the 7th over. The match had developed into one of attrition. With runs hard to score off the bat, extras were becoming the leading scorer. Reed had (at last) learned to run byes at every opportunity. Charlie Cannon joined Daniel but retired hurt (temporarily) after being struck by a fierce delivery. Eventually returning later in the match to amass 7 runs. With the most experienced pairing of Callum Ricketts and Daniel Vincent at the crease, there was hope that the run rate would accelerate, but the BS bowling was relentless and runs were at a premium. When the opening bowlers returned, Reed had scored 36 for 2 off the first 9 overs. Callum fell on 2, quickly followed by Daniel for 7. Reed were 42-4. Youngsters Aaron Nash and Josh Heslam managed to inject some urgency into the innings, but the wickets kept falling. Aaron Nash (5), Charlie Cannon (7). When Josh fell for 11 runs in the 16th over [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-23T18:59:24+01:00July 23rd, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: Bishop's Stortford, Colts, Herts Junior League, Summer League, Under 13, Youth Cricket|Comments Off

Sampson too hot to handle for Hemel Seconds!!
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Sampson too hot to handle for Hemel Seconds!!

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Sampson too hot to handle for Hemel Seconds!!

Reed Second XI entertained their opposite numbers from Hemel Hempstead on a glorious day at The Green. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Reed lost Richard Johnson early for just 4. It brought Matt Sampson to the crease and he and Paul Garrott set about building an innings defining partnership. Garrott played the anchor role, whilst Sampson assumed the role of playmaker. Punishing anything lose the partnership raced to 124 with Sampson passing his 50 also. After Garrott fell for an obstinate 21, in came Kallum Ward and he continued the Reed onslaught with Sampson. Sampson reached a deserved century off just 121 balls, before being run out for 104 when bowler Wheeler deflected the ball onto the stumps off a Ward strike with him out of his ground backing up. Michael Robertson joined Ward and they took the score to 245 before Ward fell for 48 off 39 balls. Robertson soon followed for 39 off 26 balls. Despite some late wickets for the Hemel bowlers, Reed ended their 50 overs on an imposing 282 for 8. Reed's opening bowling attack of Jullien Fynn (9-1-31-1) and Owen Hughes (5-0-21-1 ) gave the home side the perfect start leaving Hemel at 13 for 2. Morgan and A Hopkins set about rebuilding the innings but they soon fell behind the required run rate. After a 97 run partnership, the wickets soon began to tumble, Anirudh Sudharshan (10-3-31-2) bowled with zip and accuracy and skipper Matt Bowles (9.5-0-43-3) bowled with his usual guile. 14-year-old Charlie Walters (3-1-11-1) took a wicket with his first ball, one of two catches for man of the match Sampson. Not even a last wicket stand of 37 could prevent the inevitable [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-22T07:45:50+01:00July 19th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: 2nd XI, Division 3B, Hemel Hempstead Town, SHPCL|Comments Off

Firsts stumble at Totteridge

Fielding a side weakened by absence, injury and isolation, Reed could muster just half a dozen regular first team players. Nevertheless, they battled hard in the heat to earn some bowling points. When skipper Tom Greaves lost the toss for the sixth time in a row, he must have been relieved to hear the home captain decide to bat for a change. This meant his attack could have a sustained period of bowling against a classy set of batsmen. Former Northants batsman, Ben Howgego, (69) and captain Jed Miles (30) established an opening partnership of 80 with some cultured stroke play. Thus it fell to the spin duo of Greaves and Kapil Dave in a 40-over marathon stint to contain the top order to the tune of 134 for 4. However Eoin Morgan's friend, Sean O'Brien (75) and youngster Charles Plummer (47) compiled a century stand, although they survived four sharp chances close to the bat. Dave finished with figures of 3 for 93 and Greaves took 1-74 from their 20 overs apiece. Matt Giblin (1-42) and Toby Fynn (2-25) plus a run-out picked up valuable bowling points at the end to leave Totteridge on 254 for 8. Reed started their reply brightly with Rob Lankester (30) and Will Heslam (19, striking four boundaries), but the introduction of the deadly Iresh Saxena, who took 2 for 4 in his 10 overs earlier in the season spelt the beginning of a slide. His mesmeric spin accounted for three scalps this time and in tandem with Sean O'Brien the innings threatened to subside before reaching three figures once more. Some bold hitting by the tail took the score to 129 however, with Dave 15 not out and [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-18T05:28:33+01:00July 18th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: 1st XI, Premier Division, SHPCL, Totteridge Millhillians|Comments Off

U13s season ends in damp squib

Reed hosted Bishop's Stortford in the last match of the Herts Junior League season knowing that only victory would secure 3rd spot in the Division. BS won the toss, put Reed into bat and were immediately rewarded when Charlie Cannon lofted the first ball to the fielder at mid-off. BS rotated the bowling among all their players, and some impressive seam bowling kept Reed struggling for runs. Having learned lessons from early in the season Reed stole singles from every opportunity. Eddie Cook was given LBW in the 5th over (3). Tom Green joined Daniel Vincent at the crease, immediately upping the urgency. Tom and Daniel put on 28 runs before Daniel fell on 20, attempting his 4th successive slog into cow corner - finding the fielder instead of the boundary. Tom was caught behind in the next over for 7. With two new batsmen at the crease (Callum Ricketts and Aaron Nash) the bowling rotation returned to the openers and a quick ball took Callum's middle stump. Callum departed on 1 and Aaron was left to hold the fort with several inexperienced players left in the pavilion. Aaron found form at just the right time; batting sensibly and seeing off the seamers, before attacking... sending two loose deliveries to the boundary. One attacking shot too many saw his middle stump dislodged. A visibly nervous Tash McNamara performed admirably, scoring 4. Oliver Tallis rejoiced avoiding a golden duck, and celebrated every one of his 5 balls - Especially the quick-run 2, and even his slog to the fielder... The right shot choice, just not the execution it required. Stanley Johnson scored a stoic 1 Not Out. Charlie Ward the last man out without troubling the [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-10T05:37:42+01:00July 10th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: Bishop's Stortford, Colts, Herts Junior League, U13, Youth Cricket|Comments Off

Hat-trick not enough to save Reed

Reed Under 13s entertained undefeated Broxbourne 1s on an overcast evening. With Broxbourne cruising at the top of the table, and Reed on a winning streak, this was looking to be an entertaining fixture. A battle between the free-flowing batting of Broxbourne, against the unpredictable bowling of Reed. Whichever way this went, Reed needed a healthy haul of points to keep in the race for 3rd place. With Broxbourne winning the toss and electing to bat, Reed's start couldn't have been better. The first choice opening bowling pairing of Daniel Vincent and Callum Ricketts stepping up to face Broxbourne batsmen who have scored freely all season. Daniel opened strongly, with just 2 runs off the first over, before Callum strolled in and bowled an over of a lifetime... Dot Dot WICKET (ct Eddie Cook) WICKET (ct Aaron Nash) WICKET (ct Eddie Cook) Single Broxbourne were reeling and Reed were on a high. Callum took the dangerous wicket of Dylan Stark in his second over - yet another close-quarters catch from Eddie Cook. Broxbourne were on 12 for 4 off 4 overs. Daniel finished his spell on a respectable 3-0-0-16, and Callum on the ludicrous 2-1-4-1, reserving an over for the death. The sheer depth of Broxbourne's batting line up quickly came to the fore, and the next three bowlers faced swift retribution... Lily Hall (1-0-0-8), Gethin Hill (3-0-0-27), Eddie Cook (3-0-0-24). Broxbourne were flying.... finishing the 13th over on 94 for 4. Tom Green entered the maelstrom and steadied the ship a little... but by this point, Broxbourne weren't taking any prisoners and the boundaries just kept coming. Tom eventually made a breakthrough in his third over, ending on 3-0-1-17, but by then the damage [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-09T17:05:46+01:00July 9th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: Broxbourne, Colts, Herts Junior League, U13, Youth Cricket|Comments Off

Reed under 9s go top!

Reed Under 9s were again on their travels to previously unbeaten Broxbourne. Having 2 games scheduled over 2 days, Reed near on had a complete change of team from the team picked for the Sunday game, to ensure that all players were picked to play a game. Batting first Reed, Josh (10) and Seb were tied down by the best opening bowling we had seen this year, taking Reed to 216. Before Rebecca (5 not out) and Rose (6) including a belting 4 put on a further 18. Young Isaac (4 not out) and James took Reed to 253. Before our steady rocks at the end Harry (7 not out) and Jack (7 not out) with great tip and run took us to a good score of 267 for 5. In reply Reed got off to our best bowling start of the season, not bowling a wide for 21 balls. This may seem a small improvement but something that the coaches have been working on at training. Reed bowled tight and straight throughout and wickets were taken by James (1-9), Rebecca (1-15), Seb (1-4) and Josh (1-1). Both Josh and Isaac (0-3) bowled 12 balls with only 1 ball being hit off the bat. Reed ended up winning by 38 runs with Broxbourne finishing on 229-5. The Reed coach Simon Jackson, was ecstatic after the game saying "Broxbourne were a strong side who bowled really well but through sensible batting and running we got a good total of 267. And then through tight bowling and fielding, including a great catch by Rebecca and a direct hit run out by Seb, gave Broxbourne no chances at all. It was a great game played in a good [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-07T07:46:02+01:00July 7th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: Broxbourne, Colts, Herts Junior League, Under 9, Youth Cricket|Comments Off

Game, Set & Match versus Godmanchester!

This week may have seen the start of the Wimbledon tennis tournament but it also saw an epic Under 15 cricket match on the Reed Green. Our first league win resembled a top seed being slayed on centre court! Godmanchester were unbeaten in the U15 Premier Division of the Cambs Youth Cricket League since their switch from the Hunts league and we were yet to record our first victory. The game went down to the wire and our first win delighted our boys, many of whom have worked very hard to improve. Manager Rich Barlow was forced to shuffle the pack again but we are fortunate to now have lots of U14 and 15 players signed-on having had to concede the reverse fixture due to a lack of availability! We won the toss and elected to field on another nice evening. Charlie Walters (2-14) showed his increased pace and controlled the ball well to prize the wickets of "Goddy's" openers. Dom Longland and Matt Ladds (2-13) also bowled from the pavilion end and utilised the slope well; Ladds was particularly impressive taking a wicket with his first ball on his league debut! Just like the previous night the score we had to chase didn’t appear huge, 120 for 5, Walters (53) and Sanderson (32) were conservative in their reply against some menacing bowlers. As per the previous night again Vincent was thrown in at the deep end however he and Archie M stayed calm under pressure to record an eight-wicket victory. Many parents who have seen the previous games will have seen the boys getting closer to victory but I’m sure many didn’t perceive this against a big gun like Godmanchester. The challenge for them [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-06T19:03:07+01:00July 6th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: Colts, CYCA, Godmanchester Town, Under 15, Youth Cricket|Comments Off

Small margins at Shelford

Our U15s continued their league campaign with a visit to Little Shelford on Thursday evening. The hosts were packed full of Cambridgeshire County players and we belied our "underdog" tag eventually just losing out by 17 runs. We continued our improvement in the field, captain Sam Osborne showed some athletic ground fielding and Dom Longland showed a safe pair of hands to catch a threatening Aubrey (22) in the deep after a booming hit down to him at long-off from the bowling of Cambridge (1-17). With a tight boundary on one side Shelford's final score of appeared at the time to not be insurmountable. Sanderson and Osborne set about it in their normal steady fashion. Osbourne (51) timed the ball well and made use of the fast outfield. Sanderson (22) unfortunately departed after being run-out looking to up the scoring rate. Jacob Vincent (26) came in and found himself in a crucial moment in the match again with the run rate creeping up, he showed real intent and is appearing to benefit from experiences such as these. Oli Tapsell (9), Oli Cambridge (3), Cook (1) and George Wood (12) also tried to get us over the line with a do or die attitude but eventually we fell just short in the final overs, we can be content with our score of 146 and as fate would have it some magic was about to happen the next evening on the Reed Green. Match report submitted by Richard Barlow.

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-06T18:55:33+01:00July 6th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: Colts, CYCA, Little Shelford, Under 15, Youth Cricket|Comments Off

Under 13s climb up the table

With Reed on a winning streak, the visit of St. Margaretsbury was hotly anticipated - as these matches are often closely-fought. After a season of training, we were able to offer league debuts for both Effie Bone and Scarlett Blaney….. Forming a team comprised of a mix of experience and unfamiliarity. St. Margaretsbury won the toss and elected to Bat first…. The opening Bowling of Callum Ricketts, Daniel Vincent and Tom Green looked strong, Daniel taking an early clean-bowled wicket and Tom Green collecting dots for fun. With one wayward ball speeding past the backstop for 4, Daniel finished his spell 3-0-1-11, and Tom Green ended on 3-0-0-14. St. Margaretsbury were on 34 for 1 after 7 overs. A steady start…. Which changed rapidly when SM attacked the middle-order bowlers… putting on 44 runs in the next 4 overs. The SM opener retired on 35 in the 11th over having crashed a 6 over the boundary. Charlie Cannon joined the bowling attack and immediately had an impact, taking a wicket with his 4th ball and giving away nothing…. ending his spectacular spell with 3-1-2-7…. And SM on 96-3 off 16. Reed were back in the match. Debutants Scarlett (1-0-0-7) and Effie (1-0-0-5); along with William Longfield-King (1-0-0-4), Oliver Tallis (1-0-0-7) and Sam Dawson (1-0-0-9) ably supporting the main bowlers. Callum finished the innings with two tight overs and a wicket, finishing 3-0-1-13. SM ended on 120-4…. A tough ask. Reed started the batting with the unusual, but normally exciting, pair of Daniel Vincent and Charlie Cannon… And they got off to a flyer. Attacking one end on particular, they accumulated 26 runs in 21 balls before Charlie fell LBW (13), followed immediately by Oliver Tallis [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-07-03T20:40:56+01:00July 3rd, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: Colts, St. Margaretsbury, Under 13s, Youth Cricket|Comments Off