
Batting first, the 1s posted a competitive 272-8 away to Flitwick after solid contributions throughout the order. Lawrance led the way with 64, while Pavey (53), Mikedis (41) and Orchard (40) all made valuable runs. Flitwick produced a superb chase, with Nikitaras taking the game away from Hertford with 149 from 114 balls. D.Orchard and T.Orchard claimed the only wickets with an unbroken partnership between Moughal (84*) and Soames (22*) seeing the home-side reach their target in just 43.4 overs.
Hertford's 2nd XI secured an impressive 61-run victory after defending 230 against the same oppo. B.Orchard anchored the innings down the order with an unbeaten 55, while Sharma struck an excellent 56 to steer Hertford to a competitive total despite early wickets. A crucial 119-run partnership between the pair transformed the innings after Hertford had slipped to 101-6. The bowlers then combined brilliantly to dismiss Flitwick for 169. Murphy starred with 4-29, B.Orchard claimed 3-30, and F.Ruskin took 2-23 as Hertford chipped away towards a great win.
The 3s suffered a frustrating 25-run defeat after being bowled out for 94 in pursuit of 120. Earlier, Hertford produced an excellent display with the ball to dismiss West Herts for just 119. Beardsley, Duke, Marnoch and Benham all claimed 2 wickets, while Francis wrapped up the innings with 2 wickets in his only over. Despite the modest target, Hertford's batting never recovered after slipping from 52-3 to 55-6. Beardsley battled hard but 4 wickets from Akbari Zadran proved decisive as West Herts defended their total.
The 4s were beaten by 3 wickets after being dismissed for 130. Williams fought hard for 34 while Rideout and Cordani helped push the total into three figures despite early setbacks. Hertford responded well with the ball and reduced St Albans to 65-4 but a composed 72 from Johnson ultimately proved the difference as St Albans reached their target 7 wickets down.