Three rain delays were suffered at The Green but none the less Reed were able to get in their fixture against Knebworth Blue and picked up a good victory in the process. Batting first Reeds opening pair of Mitchell Cooper and Owen Hughes made a fantastic platform with a 57 run partnership. Cooper (38) hit some impressive sixes and looked untroubled but ultimately paid the price for trying to get over long-on’s head. Rob Lankester took little time to start scoring, he too was hitting some nice boundaries as again another fifty plus partnership was made. Reed were dominating when drinks were taken. However, during this time the rain came and shelter was needed. This was the first of two rain delays during the first innings, it was agreed after the second that due to the time lost the game would be reduced to just 32 overs each. This left Owen Hughes 7 overs to bring up his maiden half century. He had maintained composed and played to his strengths. After Lankester (32) a series of partners had chipped in as Hughes steered Reed to a defendable total. It was however, in the rush for runs that Hughes found himself run out for a fantastic 42. Although disappointed he can take solace in the knowledge that if he applies himself he can and will make the big scores his potential promises. Some quick runs from Jack Caine (21) helped Reed to their final total of 178 for 7. Caine then started the defence by opening up the hill. His line and length were accurate and was rewarded with two wickets. Joe Graves also looked threatening and also claimed a wicket, as did Reed skipper Marcus [...]