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Sat 18 Jul 2020  ·  Division Five A
Radlett CC - 3rd XI
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176/8
Hertford Cricket Club
Mens 3rd Team
Hertford 3s Beat Radlett by 2 Wickets

Hertford 3s Beat Radlett by 2 Wickets

Will Ray22 Jul 2020 - 19:52
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Finally, after many months of waiting, cricket was back. With strong selection the 3’s went looking for a opening day win against our counterparts from Radlett.

Upon losing the toss Hertford were asked to bowl first, some aggressive intent from the Radlett openers and some rusty early season bowling meant a fast start with the 50 coming up inside 10 overs. The bowling change sparked a momentum shift with Heshan bowling tight lines and lengths. From then on wickets fell at regular intervals, the restricted bowling mixed in with some interesting running between the wickets meant that Radlett only managed 174 from there 45 overs. A score which on a decent wicket and quick outfield was definitely one this side could chase, but remember this is the Hertford 3’s we are talking about...

Highlights from the bowling innings, Heshan 4-21 from 9 overs, Connor Ives 3-38 from 8

The chase started poorly with Hugh Walsh departing early, some promising play from Heshan (again!) and Matt Bartlam built a partnership of sorts but neither were able to capitalise on good starts. A cluster of wickets put us in trouble at 50-4. Rob carter and Rob wood set about re building the innings and developed a good stand. That was until Carter fell bowled around his legs, he would have been caught out sooner had his face not saved a top edge from carrying to the fielders, luckily he was ok to resume. The younger Carter game in and played with a great deal of freedom, however wickets continued to fall leaving Hertford at 140-8 with 35 required from 8 overs. Enter Thommo and Connor Ives, some lusty blows from Thommo alongside what we have come to expect from Connor now guided Hertford to the total in fine style. A game which we may not have won last year. Many contributions from the batting department only two missing out really.

Next weekend, the 3’s are home to Ickleford 2s. 1 down, 8 more victories to go!

Great to be back playing again!

Written by Ian Codd.

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Sat 18 Jul 2020

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13:00

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Division Five A
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