It's been a busy couple of weeks of cricketing action - and it's time we caught you up on it!
Please find attached Match reports for Saturday 3rd and Saturday 10th Aug, updated Top 10 Batting and Bowling lists, an updated Honours Board and the match breakdowns.
The highlight is undoubtedly the 1st XI's tense victory against Hitchin on Saturday 10th in a rain-affected run chase. Harry Sambrook (42*) and Mark Brazier (23*) held their nerve to reach the victory target having earlier been in the wickets themselves.
The previous week saw Duane Smith roll back the years in the 1st time as he secured a spot on the Honours Board with an impressive spell of 9.1 - 1 - 31 - 5. The game would ultimately end in defeat to Old Albanian as they stuttered to 100 all out in pursuit of 191.
For the 3rd team, Warwick Smith became the 2nd player to pass 200 runs for the season as he compiled an impressive 85, his second fifty of the season. The game ended in a second successive heavy defeat but a number of new players were welcomed to the team as the number of people who have represented the club this season went past 60!
In terms of the 2nd team, less said the better! Let's just pretend the rained-off draw happened before a ball was bowled... although I think Min Patel will be disappointed his diving catch didn't get a mention and the Boxmoor opener who finished on 168 not out might be a little bit disappointed!
There are still places in the starting line up if you fancy a game this Saturday - do let us know. Players - we will try to send teams round on Thursday but there is still work to do!
I will be in touch on Friday to confirm the weekend's fixtures and a full Fantasy League update will follow next week!
Have a good rest of week,
Rich