With July making way for August Reed were looking for a Sunday win which had eluded them for the last few weeks. Reed hosted Woodcutters at the Green with captain Marcus J.E. Baker having no doubts about batting first having won the toss. This confident call was soon questioned as both of Reeds openers played on in the first two overs without scoring. Baker joined number 3 Fergus Martin at the wicket and the pair started the innings again. Both played freely and scored clean, precise shots making a partnership of fifty without much difficulty. However, just as Reed seemed to be stabilising things 3 wickets fell in quick succession including Martin (23) and Baker (28), leaving Reed struggling on 78 for 5. A partnership was very much called for and one was provided by Ben Moody and Jack Tidey, both showing their abilities as all-rounders. A controlled innings by Tidey, who took the lead, was supported fantastically by Moody. Both waited for the bad ball with patience and put pressure on the opposition with outstanding running. This running was best displayed in an all run 5 without any over throws, a superb feat. In 17 overs they added 113 runs when Moody fell for 41 just short of what would have been a well deserved maiden 50. Owen Hughes chipped in 7 but sacrificed his wicket for the cause looking for quick runs whilst Tidey closed in on three figures. Needing 11 from the last over he was only able to get one maximum away as Reed finished with a total of 229 for 7. Tidey’s 95 not out being a great demonstration of sensible batting. After teas Hughes once again opened coming down [...]