Club Dinner - 28 November - 7:30 for 8:00
LATE NEWS - We have lost Jonathan Agnew as he is now having to cover for the unavailability of a commentating colleague. In his place, we have been fortunate to gain the services of Graeme Fowler the ex Lancashire and England cricketer.
The Dinner will again be held at Porters Park Golf Club. Tickets are priced at £25 in advance or £30 on the night. Bookings and payment to Doreen Browne at 1 Darnhills, Watford Road, Radlett WD7 8LQ; or handed in to Geoff Bird at the Radlett Fruiterers Greengrocers in Radlett
Weather has the last laugh
6 Sep: Weather washed away Radlett's last slender chance of the title on a rain affected wicket at Oxford. The league title finally going to High Wycombe.
The 1st XI, despite three defeats leading up to victory over Falkland, still have an outside chance of the title if they are convincing winners at Oxford next weekend. This win over Falkland has taken Radlett to its highest points total in HCPCL division one, beating the 245 points achieved in 2003 when finishing fifth.
The 2nds, still with the slenderest chance of promotion, gambled everything on an improbable win where they had not only to take maximum but also prevent Chorleywood from taking points. The loss of the toss, a damp wicket and the need to confine the opposition to a single point eventually lead to Radlett's downfall.
The 3rds squeezed past Botany Bay by a single wicket, Ross Carpenter taking 6-23 and Hardain Nandhra 4-30. Colin Warne, departing to warmer climes, weighed in with 39.
Half centuries from Oliver Jackson and Hemal Malde and three wickets a piece from opening pair John Mansell and Vikram Rajput looked like seeing the 5ths to their seventh win in ten matches. However, Pirton resisted and held out with two wickets remaining.
Six for Heath as 1st XI returns to form
30 Aug: Despite initial Falkland resistance, Radlett's seamers took control with Heath Paynter leading the way taking 6 for 10. Radlett made short work of the 102 target as Felix Walker (43*) and Tom Jenkins (44*) saw the home side to victory in just 17.5 overs.
The 1st XI, despite three defeats leading up to victory over Falkland, still have an outside chance of the title if they are convincing winners at Oxford next weekend. This win over Falkland has taken Radlett to its highest points total in HCPCL division one, beating the 245 points achieved in 2003 when finishing fifth.
The 2nd XI continued their fine season, on the unusual territory of the bottom pitch. A solid batting performance from the top order set a target of 224. Stuart Browne kept it tight and Sheilen Patel came good at the end with 5 for 60 so seal a 23 run victory.
The 3rd XI had to wait for the breakthrough against Wormley. Prabhu Arumugam took the first three, finishing with 5 for 33 whilst Ross Carpenter picked up 4. The 115 target was achieved thanks largely to Shamit Nathwani (43) and Zahur Gitay (27).
Once Jamie Wells (42) departed, the 4th XI had Kailash Morjaria (68) and the lower order to thank for being able to post a reasonable target. However, Hertford III never came close as Neil Lederman bowled superbly to take 5 for just 16 in 14 overs.
The 5th XI fell to a, what is now rare, defeat. Despite having a number of potentially match-winning batters in the side, they slumped to 120 all out and although Daniel Cohen weighed in with 3 wickets, WGC IV were comfortable winners by 5 wickets.
Tea break is Radlett's downfall
23 Aug: In a must win match at Tring Park, Radlett, despite their lack-lustred performance in the field, looked the favourites at the beginning of the final session. Felix Walker was going well and there were plenty of wickets in hand. Walker fell and the innings crumbled as Radlett ended up 23 runs short.
After John Barr had ripped through the Knebworth Park II top order, the 2nds came up against a strong middle order and found themselves chasing 253 for victory. With the top four all getting runs, Jim Chaudry (68), Lloyd Paternott (48), John Barr (47), Richard Cameron (64*), a win was always on and duly arrived, the margin being 6 wickets. The 3rd XI had a dismal outing against Clarendon.
The 4th XI cut it fine again. Letchworth III were confined to 120 with Shameel Ahmed taking 5 for 35 and Richard Hardy 3 for 14. The reply started well, collapsed in the middle and then had the lower order to thank for seeing them home by 1 wicket.
Asked to bat by Sawbridgeworth IVs, the 5ths did their hosts no favours as they rattled up 202 for 5. With no points at tea, the Sawbo task had become all or nothing and they ended up with nothing as Radlett bowled them out for 126, Vikram Rajput taking 4 wickets and Mayur Hindocha clearing up at the end with 3 for 4.
Barker's break as Radlett suffers
16/17 Aug: Paul Barker suffered a broken finger and without his bowling, the Ist XI slid to a 4 wicket defeat against Henley. Tom Jenkins top scored with 41. Heath Paynter took 3 wickets. Barker's second ball was driven back at him by the former Middlesex bowler Chad Keegan, smashing the little finger of his left hand, which required an operation at Barnet General Hospital.
The 2nd XI were two-wicket winners against Preston. Chasing 147, Radlett squeezing home to keep alive their slim promotion hopes. Jim Chaudry anchored the innings with 51, supported by Dave Robinson (27) and Mike Crocker (21*).
The 3rds all but beat Watton-on-Stone. Simon Gray (85) anchored the innings with support coming from Zahur Gitay (42). Radlett were unable to capture the final wicket, Prabhu Arumugam and Hasit Mehta taking 3 wickets each. The 4th XI were well beaten by Hatch End.
The 5th XI cruised to victory over Southgate Adelaide III by 132 runs. Charlie Randall declared after just 40 overs with the score on 248-2, Shabbir Foyez (76), Andy Griffiths 70*), Mayur Hindocha (59). Only Riaz provided any resistance as spinners Randall and Matt Barrett wrapped up the innings.
On Sunday, the women's 1st XI made it two wins in as many weeks with victory over Mote II. Lower order resistance, Laura Lambert (12*), Viv Clark (35), Emily Grist (36) enabled Radlett to reach 149-7. A good all round bowling performance, Michele Verroken and Helen Clifford taking 3 wickets each, enabled Radlett to run out winners by 14 runs.
Women brighten up the weekend
9/10 Aug: The 1st XI were the only team to see any cricket on Saturday, managing 30 overs at WGC before the weather closed in.
On Sunday, the women's 1st XI returned to winning ways over local rivals East Herts. Hayley Arrol fell four short of a century and with Catherine McNeill (53*) they reached 197-5. In reply, East Herts reached 134-7, wickets going to Viv Clark (3), Arrol (2) and Helen Gifford (1).
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Home Counties
Best in 2008
Gareth Berg
(159)
1st XI
v
Falkland
(away)
on 28 June
Josh Rose
(10.4-2-8-43)
3rd XI
v
Southgate Adelaide
at Cobden Hill
on 28 June
Midweek Cricket
Middlesex 2nd XI, MCC Young Cricketers and Hertforshire all play fixtures at Radlett. To see a complete list of all these matches CLICK HERE.
Every week
Sunday
10am - u8, u9, u10, u11, u13 Girls
Monday
6pm - u12 & u13
Tuesday
6pm - Senior Training
Tuesday
8pm - Senior Selection
Wednesday
6pm - u14 & u15
Thursday
6:30pm - Women's Training
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Sat (11am-11pm)
Sun (10am -10:30pm)
Tue (7pm-10pm)
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Radlett CC Kit
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