Five and Heronians 267-5 50 overs
Belhus 270-4 46.4 overs
Belhus won their top of the table clash thanks to a magnificent display of batting by the Joyce brothers. Winning the toss in overcast conditions Danny Joyce had no hesitation in putting Fives in to bat. It soon became apparent that the wicket was a very good one. Having been asked if he was wearing “the right pair of glasses” Gary Edwards proved that he was batting throughout the 50 overs for an unbeaten 116. Ably supported by Gary Norris 58 Fives managed to get up to a total of 267-5 in their 50 overs.
268 to win is always a tough ask, but Danny and Joe Joyce set about their task in good speed. When Danny Joyce departed just short of what would have been a thoroughly deserved hundred on 98, the total was already above 200 and plenty of overs were left to collect the runs required. Five’s however intended to make things as difficult as possible and brought the field in for the new batsmen looking to suffocate the run rate. 3 quick wickets fell and the run rate had begun to creep up. Wayne Read came to the crease with more than 20 still required and was still in when Joe Joyce unbeaten on 143 hit the winning runs with 20 balls still remaining. A tough day for the bowlers on what proved to be an excellent wicket.
Belhus travel to local rivals Horndon this Saturday.
Belhus Match Reports: Weekend: June 13th-14th, 2015
Belhus 2s 124 all out
Harlow 2s 127-4
Belhus were unable to follow up last week’s excellent victory with another good performance. Batting first skipper Mark Sansom 47 and Chris Baker 29 were the only 2 batsmen to make it into double figures. Harlow made short work of the chase with only Imran Mohammed 3-36 really able to make any inroads as Harlow got home with 6 wickets spare.
Upminster 5s 202-8
Belhus 3s 206-5
Tom Thompson’s 106 was the highlight of the match as the 3rd XI picked up an important win. Figures of 4-22 for Chris Didd and 2-25 for Billy Maidment kept Upminster down to 202. In reply Thompson was supported with 48 from Suhail Shahid which led Belhus to a 5 wicket victory.
Hornchurch 5s 92ao
Belhus 4s 93-6
On a wicket that was very bowler friendly the 4th XI kept up their good form. 4-22 from Paul Whitlock and 3-22 from Braydon Scarlett left Belhus chasing 92 to win. 29 from Andy Williams and an unbeaten 21 from captain John Wilson kept his nerve as the 4th XI got home 6 wickets down. The win moves Belhus up to top in the division.
