Averages for Reed 1st XI in 2023 in the Championship Division of the Saracens Herts Premier Cricket League (SHPCL). League matches only. Excludes Friendlies, Herts T20 and National Village Cup matches. Also refer to any of the following for more details: www.hertsleague.co.uk www.reed.play-cricket.com www.hertfordshirecl.play-cricket.com BATTING BOWLING FIELDING HERTS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION
Averages for Reed 2nd XI in 2023 in Division 3B of the Saracens Herts Premier Cricket League (SHPCL). League matches only. Excludes Friendlies. Also refer to any of the following for more details: www.hertsleague.co.uk www.reed.play-cricket.com www.hertfordshirecl.play-cricket.com BATTING BOWLING FIELDING HERTS LEAGUE DIVISION 3B 2023
Averages for Reed 3rd XI in 2023 in Division 9B of the Saracens Herts Premier Cricket League (SHPCL). League matches only. Also refer to any of the following for more details: www.hertsleague.co.uk www.reed.play-cricket.com www.hertfordshirecl.play-cricket.com BATTING BOWLING FIELDING HERTS LEAGUE DIVISION 9B 2023
After nearly a decade in the Premier divisions, Reed had to bow out after losing the final game of the season to Broxbourne by 51 runs. However the outcome could have been different had catches been taken and shot selection been better as Reed were up with the run rate throughout their innings. Once again this season, the opposition was in deep trouble to start with slumping to 67 for 6 after 21 overs thanks to some fine bowling by Jack Tidey (4-24) well supported by Toby Fynn (1-31). Yet in customary fashion they recovered as Connor Ridley (57) and Aussie Darcy Murphy (90) put together a stand of 82 whilst the Reed bowlers could not polish off the innings as they posted 228 for 9. Another good opening partnership of 60 between Sean Tidey (40) and Sam Osborne (21) in just 10 overs gave the hosts a solid platform, but they could not build on it as several batsmen made starts, but got themselves out. Only Tom Greaves with a chanceless 28 helped to compile a total of 177. Thus ends a "season horribilis", but we can look forward to playing in a league where we should be able to thrive. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.
Reed Firsts narrowly failed to beat the League leaders, Shenley Village, losing by 1 wicket. Seven Reed batters scored over 19, but none managed to top 30. Sam Osborne (26), Kallum Ward (30), Max Sanderson (19), Jack Caine (21) and Rob Lankester (30) all looked set, but none managed to push on, leaving the innings in the balance at 153-6. Fortunately the recovery was led by Tom Greaves (24), making a welcome return to the side, and Vibes Ghadvhi (27), playing against his former club, who took the score to 197, only for Reed to lose the last 4 wickets for just one run. When Toby Fynn bowled County player, Charlie Thurston in the middle of a fine spell of 4-30, an upset looked on the cards, but Shenley's middle order dug in. However Sean Tidey chipped in with two quick wickets, including that of top scorer Will Thompson to put Reed back in the driving seat. Shenley's lower order have defeated Reed in the past and they took the score to 176-9 as Jack Tidey, Greaves and Lankester claimed a wicket apiece. It was then that the rain proved to be Reed's downfall. Ahead on DLS, an anxious hour ensued for the home team until the umpires deemed there was enough time for four more overs. It only took Aussie, Kris Nissen three to knock off the runs and deny Reed a memorable victory. A sterling performance by the home team with some excellent fielding, catching all the five chances given. It was a shame they fell 20 runs short of a winning total. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.
Apart from a handful of matches already conceded in the lower divisions, the whole of the Herts League programmes of 136 fixtures was cancelled yesterday because of the rain!
At last, the First XI secured a win.... but just by 3 runs! Dunstable Town have proved to be a bogey team for Reed, but they were given a boost when the main architect of Reed's defeats, Luke Cherry, pulled out at the last minute. Nevertheless Reed's innings could hardly have started more disastrously with both openers in the hutch within 10 balls. Max Sanderson and Rob Lankester rescued them, however, both striking 45, scoring 9 boundaries and 3 maximums between them. They were ably supported by Jack Caine (17) and Sam Osborne (15). Yet, when the latter was out on the stroke of lunch, 139-4 became 159 all out as Dunstable's spinners cruised through the lower order. This seemed well below par as Dunstable calmly moved to 70-1. It was then that Osborne struck, brilliantly picking up and throwing down the wicket of the express paced Sam Cherry. Two more wickets fell at the same score, including Australian Deon Billington bowled by Jack Tidey for a golden duck. Tidey once again tied down one end, bowling 16 overs on the spin finishing with 2 for 43. Another partnership took the visitors beyond 100 until Julien Fynn played a match winning performance, taking 4 for 35 as Dunstable lost their last four wickets for 11 runs. When the ninth wicket fell 9 were required and 5 tense overs ensued as they inched towards victory. A dropped slip catch seemed to signal another defeat for Reed but finally Tidey swooped to catch Jack Kilduff (39) before he could rain on Reed's party. This win gives Reed a morale boost as they top 100 points for the season and start to eye up the teams just above [...]
The wind gusted around at 40 mph and thunder rumbled overhead at St Albans School, but Reed Firsts broke their losing streak by gaining a winning draw against Redbourn. Kallum Ward and Jack Caine continued their scoring sprees with 30 apiece, but a responsive wicket and slow outfield meant runs had to be fought for, so when the heavens opened and the gazebo, sightscreens and scoreboard blew over Reed hadn't made a hundred and were only allowed 44 overs to set a target. Max Sanderson with 17 not out and Jack Tidey (18) in their very different styles managed to boost the total to 131 in the 42nd over. At 73 for 1 Redbourn seemed to be coasting to victory, but a 14-over spell from Jack Tidey (2-33) including the wicket of the dangerous William Hales pegged back the run rate. The fight back started when Julien Fynn took two wickets in his first over, both to diving slip catches and thenceforth the Fynn brothers started to work their way through the batting order. Toby finished with 12-0-44-3 and Julien a niggardly 10-2-18-3. When the last over began, all four results were possible, but neither side could wrest a clear advantage so Redbourn finished 3 runs short on 128 for 8 from their 42 overs. Despite the difficult conditions, it became an exciting contest and ended with Reed claiming 12 points for their gutsy performance. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.
The Firsts just failed to break their sequence of defeats when Hoddesdon overtook their total with an over to spare. Once again the top order clicked on a good wicket with a fast outfield as Will Heslam (30) and Kallum Ward (55) registered the highest opening partnership of the season - 89 runs. They were followed by Rob Lankester (32) and the in form Jack Caine who top scored once more with 61. Caine only perished after the rain break when Reed were given just 4 more overs to add to their score. Fortunately, they had been going at 6 an over, so when Sean Tidey (26) and Toby Fynn (12) added more quick runs in an unbroken partnership, they were able to set a total of 255. Hoddesdon had 41 overs to reach it and their openers, Skipper Rob Walters and keeper Will Steward (65) kept up with the run rate in their stand of 120. Despite some accurate bowling and determined fielding, Reed could not stem the flow and Walters carried Hoddie through in the fortieth over making a chanceless 114. Toby and Julien Fynn, Jack and Sean Tidey all finished with a wicket apiece, but it was heartbreak nevertheless. Reed's next 'home' game versus Redbourn will be played at St. Albans School. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.
Reed Firsts produced their best batting display of the season at Broxbourne, but still lost by six wickets. Their innings was given momentum by a century second wicket partnership between Kallum Ward (88) and Rob Lankester (44). The former was in his usual aggressive form hitting 10 boundaries, whilst Lankester was striking the ball beautifully until the wind caught a well timed drive that was brilliantly caught on the boundary. Ward perished in similar fashion, leaving Jack Caine (38 not out) to continue his form from last week, well supported by Sam Osborne, Vibes Gadhvi and Sean Tidey. 246 for 5 seemed a good total, but on a benign pitch it did not prove sufficient. Broxbourne's opening stand of 139 between Kegan Eales and Alex O'Sullivan (51) was ended when Lankester caught the latter off his own bowling. Hopes were raised when Sam Osborne had Eales stumped by Ward with his second ball on an agonising 99 and immediately had captain George Davies caught for a duck. However, Connor Ridley made a rapid 50 despite the best efforts of the Reed bowlers to contain him. Indeed Reed bowled well on such an easy paced wicket: Julien Fynn only going for 46 from 15 consecutive overs either side of tea and William Heslam picking up the other wicket to fall. Overall, Reed's best performance so far giving encouragement for some victories in the second half of the season. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.
