Scorecard

Radlett CC 1st XI v Beaconsfield on Sat 07 Jun 2003 at
Radlett CC Won 6 wickets

Match report Radlett returned to the top of the Home Counties Premier League with a resounding 6 wicket win against local rivals Beaconsfield. Beaconsfield who have had a torrid time against the Cobden Hill side in recent seasons never looked like reversing the trend of 3 consecutive defeats.

With Dave Houghton commentating for Sky Sports on England’s comfortable victory against Zimbabwe, stand in skipper Nick Fielden similarly made the job of finishing off Beaconsfield look straight forward.

Having won the toss and decided to insert the visitors the dye was soon cast on the innings with a flurry of rash strokes seeing the Bucks side reeling on 30 for 4. Although there was a little moisture in the wicket the lamentable scoreline was more a reflection on some injudicious shots than of a poor wicket. This fact was borne out by a courageous innings by Danson who while wickets were tumbling from one end continued to bat patiently and during the passage of play up to lunch rarely looked in trouble. The early wickets were shared equally between the opening bowling attack of Kervin Marc and Stuart Browne. Marc bowled with pace and aggression and his removal of Martin O’Reilly was a classic piece of fast bowling. The first delivery O’Reilly received was a short bouncer that whistled passed his face, Marc followed this up with by a ball of fuller length that took the outside edge and was expertly taken in the slips by Oz Edwards. At lunch Beaconsfield had crawled to 83 for 5.

Following the luncheon interval Browne picked up his 4th and 5th wicket of the innings, including the all important one of Danson for 58 following smart glovework by keeper Hanson. Bradshaw and Dolphin kept Radlett out for a time with steady knocks of 24 & 25 not out respectively but after Bradshaw was needlessly run out the wickets continued to tumble until Graham Dill claiming his third catch brought Beaconsfield’s innings to a close with the score on 160. Browne was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 27 overs 6 for 51.

In reply Radlett got off to an apprehensive start with Sarfraz and Denzil Owen moving the ball both ways off the seam to good effect. Hampton was caught by Dolphin at second slip for 1 and Fielden caught by Cater after being lured into his favourite hook shot for 10. However Dill, continuing his excellent early season form, and Matt Evans steadied the ship until the tea interval with some belligerent shots and excellent running between the wickets. At tea, Radlett were within touching distance of their 2nd victory in 4 games and required just 78 runs to win.

Following tea the reintroduction of Sarfraz appeared to galvanise Beaconsfield who were not about to give the game up without a fight. Sarfraz removed Dill LBW for 36 and then followed this up by bowling Tony Pickett for 11. He should have then removed Haydn Smith for a second ball duck but a sharp chance at slip was put down which turned out to be a costly error. Smith seized on his opportunity and proceeded to impose his authority on the quick bowler with a flood of exquisite cover drives. With Evans playing the anchor role and never looking in danger of losing his wicket the game was soon up for Beaconsfield. Although Evans failed to hit the winning runs for a boundary that would have secured a deserved half century his knock of 48 after a couple of weeks on exam leave was a welcome boost for side. Smith concluded on 33 as Radlett chalked up a comfortable 6 wicket victory with 12 overs to spare.

This week Radlett travel to Reading in a clash that sees first place travel to second. Reading has been a tough ground in recent seasons for Radlett and it will be a true test of how much they have improved this season. Radlett will also be buoyed by the news that skipper Houghton and keeper Lowe will be available for this important fixture.


Radlett CC 1st XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
 
for 4 wickets
0
161
(0.0 overs)		    
Nick Fielden Caught  10 1
Nick Hampton Caught  1
Graham Dill Lbw  36 3
Matt Evans Not Out  48
Tony Pickett Bowled  11
Haydn Smith Not Out  33
David Hanson   2
Ian 'Oz' Edwards   1
David Hanson  
Ian 'Oz' Edwards  
Stuart Browne  

Beaconsfield Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
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Beaconsfield Batting
Player name Runs
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TOTAL :
 
for 10 wickets
0
160 (0.0 overs)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Radlett CC 1st XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Kervin Marc19.0455227.502.89
Stuart Browne27.085168.501.89
Ian 'Oz' Edwards12.0140140.003.33
Graham Dill4.011000.002.50

  • Umpire :
  • Scorer :
    Doreen Browne