The 3's still optimistic for promotion and needing a win
were left dissapointed when they lost to Hertingfordbury by
5 wickets. Reed captain Alan Ward lost the toss and
was asked to bat first by the hosting captain.
Reeds innings did not start well as wickets fell and they
found themselves at one point on 65 for 5. But the
sixth wicket partnership of 86 between Mitchell Cooper (28)
and Ian Fulk saved the situation. Displaying good
team work the two gave Reed atleast a chance at defending a
total. Although Cooper was eventualy run out Fulk
continued to reach his hundred. Reed ended their 47
overs on 196 for 8. Pick of the opposition bowling
was Ives (19-7-42-4) and Brydon (5-0-42-2).
In reply Hertinfordbury had their own shaky start when
Rymer (0) was bowled by Rupert Martin(10.3-1-60-1) in his
second over. But despite a steady flow of wickets
Reed could not find a way to stop their opposition as
performances by Dwyel (24) and Harley (34) supported the
impressive innings of Rogers (91*) who found the boundary
with ease and saw the hosts home with 5 wickets and 3 balls
remaining.