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Lankester leads the charge

For the second successive game a century stand led Reed to a comfortable victory over Flitwick. This time, the partnership of 109 was between Rob Lankester (83 not out) and Zac McGuigan (40). However, when Flitwick cruised to 80 for their first wicket it looked like they were destined for a big score. The game turned when Lankester rose to catch skipper George Thurstance at mid-off just as he was set and three more quick wickets left Flitwick 86 for 4. Karl Ward (10-2-35-2) was the chief architect of the collapse. Yet it was another 60 runs before Reed captured the next wicket when McGuigan returned and from then on a string of dismissals left the visitors 207 all out. Tom Greaves in particular caught the eye with 2-20 from his 10 overs while Toby Fynn mopped up the tail. Reed started their reply slowly losing their two openers, who had scored so freely last week, but the third wicket partnership swung the match as Lankester especially tucked into the spinners with 9 boundaries and 3 maximums. As last week, the final impetus came from Greaves with 29 quick runs until he was caught going for the winning hit. This was left to Jack Caine as Reed romped to 210 for 4 in the 43rd over. Another good win as we go into the 60 over timed matches next week at home to Hemel. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2022-06-05T08:26:40+01:00June 5th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Lankester leads the charge
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WILL AND SAM STAND OUT AT HITCHIN

An opening stand of 166 between Will Heslam (106) and Sam Osborne (55), providing the anchor, gave Reed the impetus to post a fine score against Hitchin on a road. Both openers rode their luck, surviving sharp chances in the slips, but Heslam was in fine form hitting 14 boundaries and Osborne gave him steady company with his second half century of the season. When both were out in quick succession you feared another batting collapse, but Rob Lankester, Zac McGuigan, Sean Tidey and Bertie Scott all made double figures, although Tom Greaves fired a swift 30, including two maximums, to ensure Reed totalled 254 for 6 in their 50 overs. Hitchin were beset with injuries caused during the game to two of their top three batters, but that did not hamper A.J. Momi, who smashed 87 with 10 boundaries and 4 maximums, despite batting with a runner throughout. However, unlike in Reed’s innings, he was not supported by his top order, which succumbed to the spin of Scott and Greaves, taking two wickets apiece. A defining moment came when McGuigan returned with a fiery spell of 2-13, including the prize wicket of Momi, trapped in front. Only wicketkeeper, Dryden (37) caused a flutter of concern, but Toby Fynn with 3-35 cleaned him up to leave Hitchin on 214. It was a fine all round performance demonstrating how important a sound start is for a winning score. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2022-05-29T16:15:45+01:00May 29th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on WILL AND SAM STAND OUT AT HITCHIN
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SEAN SPARES REED’S BLUSHES IN DEFEAT

A potent mixture of line and length, pace, early seam and swing left Reed Firsts in the proverbial dire straits at 36 for 7. Old Owens’ bowlers Bloxham (3) and Wickham (4) ripped through the visitors' top order with only Matt Sampson (11) reaching double figures. Fortunately Sean Tidey was at his belligerent best, counter attacking with 6 boundaries and 2 maximums in his 52. He was ably supported by Ryan Waldock with a patient 14 in 44 balls. Their stand of 43 at least gave Reed some respectability, although a total of 105 would never be enough on a pitch which had lost its initial spite. Indeed, Stephen Williams smashed 64 not out as Old Owens cruised to victory by 8 wickets in just 15 overs. Toby Fynn and Bertie Scott took the wickets from steepling catches. Not a game to stay in the memory for the visitors. Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2022-05-15T06:36:58+01:00May 15th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on SEAN SPARES REED’S BLUSHES IN DEFEAT
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SAM’S 50 SECURES A SUCCESSFUL START TO THE SEASON

Reed Firsts made a successful start to their league campaign with a well deserved win over old rivals Preston. Having been put in during the most difficult of the day's conditions, they made a steady start reaching 78 for 1 through a stand of 59 between Sam Osborne and Rob Lankester (35). Bertie Scott then gave the innings momentum cracking 7 boundaries, including 4 from one over, in a quick-fire 29. When Osborne, who only turned 16 two days previously, was eventually dismissed for a disciplined, well crafted 56, Reed looked well placed at 165 for 5, but Australian, Sathyajith, took 4 for 12 to restrict them to 193 for 9. Matt Sampson's 22 was the mainstay of the lower order. At 70 for 1, Preston appeared to be on top, but Toby Fynn's economical 10 over spell for 27 had already put them behind the asking rate and spinners Scott (1-36) and Tom Greaves (3-23) from their full allocations put them even further behind. The latter removed the dangerous Ed Wharton for a golden duck on his return to The Green courtesy of a sensational catch by James Heslam at first slip. It was left to Karl Ward (3-13) and Matt Giblin (2-34) to clean up the innings, leaving Preston 134 all out. Altogether a highly satisfactory performance after last season's toils in the Premier Division. Match report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2022-05-09T15:33:26+01:00May 8th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on SAM’S 50 SECURES A SUCCESSFUL START TO THE SEASON
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Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League, Fixtures 2022

Fixtures in the Hertfordshire League involving Reed Cricket Club during 2022. 1st XI matches in the Championship Division comprise 50/50 matches in the first 5 weeks, followed by 9 “timed” matches in mid-summer, and concluding with four 50/50 fixtures from 13th August onwards. All 2nd XI matches are 50 overs per side. Duration of 3rd XI matches is to be decided at the League's AGM on 28th February. They will be either 45 or 40 overs per side. Additional Saturday fixtures: 16th April 1st XI versus Foxton Granta (Friendly Home) 23rd April 1st XI versus Flitwick (Friendly Away) 23rd April 2nd XI versus Flitwick (Friendly Home) 30th April 2nd XI versus Preston (Friendly Home) 30th April 1st XI versus Welwyn Garden City (Herts County T20 Cup at WGC, 1000hrs) For the entire SHPCL programme, go to www.hertsleague.co.uk Reed 1st XI - Championship Division: 7 May Preston (Home) 14 May Old Owens (Away) 21 May Luton Town & Indians (Home) 28 May Hitchin (Away) 4 June Flitwick (Home) 11 June Hemel Hempstead Town (Home) 18 June Dunstable (Away) 25 June Broxbourne (Home) 2 July Shenley Village (Away) 9 July Preston (Away) 16 July Old Owens (Home) 23 July Luton Town & Indians (Away) 30 July Hitchin (Home) 6 Aug Flitwick (Away) 13 Aug Hemel Hempstead Town (Away) 20 Aug Dunstable (Home) 27 Aug Broxbourne (Away) 3 Sept Shenley Village (Home) Reed 2nd XI - Division 3B: 7 May Welwyn Garden City II (Away) 14 May London Colney (Home) 21 May Old Finchleians (Away) 28 May Cockfosters (Home) 4 June Bayford & Hertford (Away) 11 June Sandridge (Away) 18 June Wheathampstead (Home) 25 June Hemel Hempstead Town II (Away) 2 July Parkfield & Headstone (Home) 9 July [...]

By |2022-04-12T06:46:42+01:00January 17th, 2022|Categories: 2022, Fixtures, News|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League, Fixtures 2022
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The Herts League Captains’ Meeting & Awards Presentation

The Herts League Captains' Meeting will take place on Tuesday 26th April 2022 at The StoneX Stadium starting at 8.00pm after which clubs will be able to collect their cricket balls and handbooks. A formal agenda will be sent out to all Club Reps in early April. There will be a presentation of 2021 Divisional and Cup winners’ trophies before the meeting commencing at around 7.20pm. Please remember that the teams of all Clubs that attend will start the season with a 5 point ‘bonus’ in their divisions.

By |2022-03-18T05:35:26+00:00December 18th, 2021|Categories: , |Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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Reed go out with a flourish

At the end of a disappointing season in the Premier League, the Firsts left it with a spirited display against perennial powerhouses Welwyn. Having inserted the opposition, skipper Tom Greaves must have been delighted to see them reduced to 15 for 3 thanks to an opening attack of Matt Giblin (2 for 16) and Toby Fynn (1 for 28). However the entry of ex-England star Owais Shah and Mohammed Rizvi proved to be match changing as the pair built a stand of 112, despite some economical bowling from this year's find, Kapil Dave, who conceded just 28 runs from his 10 overs and often troubled the batsmen. When Shah was finally stumped by Sean Tidey off Greaves for 62 it only served to bring in Van Der Westhuisen who contributed 38 in another century stand with Rizvi. 51 came from the last 4 overs as Rizvi finished on 125 not out, although Rupert Martin took two wickets in the last over as Welwyn totalled 250 for 6. Reed started in fine form with Rob Lankester (47) and William Heslam (41) compiling a century opening stand, only for both to be dismissed pulling in consecutive overs. Greaves then took responsibility for the scoring, making 35 in quick time, only to be out caught in similar fashion. With the innings now petering out, Tidey took control hitting 5 boundaries, but he could not protect the tail and was bowled attempting another big hit, last out for 29. Reed made a commendable total of 189, despite a number of regular players being unavailable. Although they only won two games during the season, another half a dozen were close run affairs, so Reed can take heart from their first [...]

By |2021-09-05T09:08:21+01:00September 5th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Reed go out with a flourish
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Heartbreak at Hertford

After the heroics of last week's victory over Radlett, a 42 run defeat to Hertford proved to be rather an anti-climax. However Reed Firsts started brightly with early wickets for Matt Giblin and Ed Wharton, the latter a magnificent catch by Sunil Patil form a steepler which swerved viciously over his head. Alex Jones (51) and Richard Leather (32) then dug in and it was not until the introduction of canny spinner, Kapil Dave, that the partnership was broken. Dave finished with 3-32 from his ten overs. At 136 for 6 Reed scented a swift end to the innings, but Max Lawrance (40) and Alan Coulson (31) built a stubborn stand of 56, which proved to be match winning. Toby Fynn and Matt Giblin (3-32) then wrapped up the innings for 203, a competitive total on a slow pitch. Reed started in all too familiar fashion, languishing at 88 for 6 after half the allotted overs, only Tom Greaves (37) putting up sustained resistance. However, a fighting partnership of 52 between Jack Caine (35) and Sean Tidey (30) threatened to take the game away from Hertford. Caine played a nicely controlled innings and it was good to see Tidey back to his swashbuckling best. When he was eventually caught on the boundary attempting another maximum, the innings rather subsided for 161 to young spinner, Jonny Underdown, who took 5 for 30. Welwyn await Reed in their final fixture next week. Can they pull off another Radlett to end the season in style? Match Report submitted by Peter Wholley.

By |2021-08-29T11:42:06+01:00August 29th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Heartbreak at Hertford
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Garrott’s Century leads Reed 2nds to Victory

On a hot day at The Green, captain Ed Garrott won the toss and decided to bat first against the travelling Southgate Adelaide. It was a tough start for the Reed top order when 6' 6" opening bowler Connor Johnson reduced Reed to 27 for 3. This brought Kallum Ward and Ed Garrott together and they set about rebuilding the innings by taking the singles on offer, running hard between the wickets and putting away the bad ball. Ward eventually fell for 62 with Mehmood (10 overs, 1 for 53) breaking the 135-run partnership, Southgate then brought back opening bowler Johnson who quickly picked up the wicket of Mike Robertson and finished with exceptional figures of 4 for 35 from his ten. Garrott was ably supported by Kieran Mckinna (19) as they pushed the score upwards of 250 with Garrott scoring his first century for the club eventually falling for 114 to the bowling of Mahmood. A flurry of late wickets meant that Reed finished 281 all out off 48.5 overs. Reed’s opening bowlers Matt Giblin and U15 Charlie Walters started very economically keeping the Southgate openers below the required run rate, however they reached 50 without loss before Anirudh Vivekanandan entered the attack and took a wicket first ball. A couple of balls later Walters brilliantly ran out the other opener and Adelaide were reeling at 55 for 2. A 124-run partnership between J Coshlan and T Mahmood kept Southgate in the game however the run rate was continuing to climb. Spinner Matt Bowles removed Coshlan for 43 and he picked up a further 2 wickets to finish his 10 over with 3 for 59. Mahmood became the second centurion of the match finishing [...]

By |2021-08-17T06:49:16+01:00August 17th, 2021|Categories: 2021, 2021 Match Report, Match Reports|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Garrott’s Century leads Reed 2nds to Victory
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