2s Tie with Dolphins
There is still nothing to separate the second XI and Harpenden Dolphins at the top of division 8a as both sides took 20 points. Batting first on a cabbage patch, the 2s limped to 113 all out, skipper Jack choosing a great moment to find some form and contribute exactly half the runs. In response, the Dolphins made the most of the slightly improving pitch and looked likely to overhaul the total, especially when scores were level with three wickets in hand. However, in an amazing finish, Chapman bagged two before Javelin Dave took the final scalp to send Northchurch into a frenzy.
1s dominate Dunstable
Northchurch took full advantage of Dunstable’s availability issues to take the 30 points before the sun was over the yard arm. Wickets were shared amongst the bowlers as Dunstable were bundled out for 102. Saf Khan and George Liveing both carried their bats in the straightforward chase. Match report.
Sunday team beat Tring Athletic Football club
Tring, who counted our own Steve Meager and Tom Garraway in their number, proved too strong for the Sunday XI. Jude batted beautifully, but that senior half century still eludes him. His 47, supported by a 41* from OJ, ensured that Northchurch reached a total that TAFC could not reel in.
Junior Matches
Rain continued to affect matches this week, but in the games that were played, some great cricket was on show, even though Northchurch were on the wrong end of the results. See your team section for match reports.
Friday Night BBQ
Friday 28 June sees our All Stars Programme come to a close. To celebrate the season, we’ll be handing out awards and having a bbq. All club members are welcome to come and have a bite to eat. Starting at 6.30pm.
Quiz Night 12 Jul, 7pm
All players are requested to let their captains know asap if they wish to be included in the XI quiz team.
Results
Mon: U13A Home v Berkhamsted - RAIN
Tue: U14 Away v Watford Town - RAIN
U15 Away v Tring – RAIN
Thur: U14 Away v Berkhamsted - LOST
Fri: U13B Home v Old Albanians - LOST
Sat: 1st XI Home v Dunstable 2nd XI - WON
2nd XI Away v Harpenden Dolphins - TIED
Sun: U11 Home v Berkhamsted 1000 - LOST
U13A Away v West Herts - LOST
Sunday XI Home v Tring Athletic Football Club 1300 - WON
Fixtures This Week
Mon: U15 Home v Watford Town
U13A Away v Chipperfield Clarendon
Tue: U11 Away v Langleybury
U14 Home v Bushey
Junior training
Wed: Senior training
Thur: U10 Home v Berkhamsted
U13B Away v St Albans
Fri: U15 Away v Bushey
All Stars and BBQ
Sat: 1st XI Away v Bayford and Hertford
2nd XI Home v Northampton Exiles 2nd XI
Sun: U11 Home v Langleybury 0900
Sunday XI Away v Ivinghoe and Pitstone
1st XI Home v Chorleywood T20 XI – 1200
1st XI Home v Berkhamsted T20 XI - 1600