The 1st XI played their second consecutive game at Gypsy Corner hoping to make it 4/4 and maintain their 100% record, facing up against Radlett 2s who found themselves 4th in the table. 1 change from last weeks thrashing of Langlebury, with Ameer Ali returning to the side.
Busby continued his horrible form at the toss, losing again and being asked to field first in humid conditions. Unfortunately, what was hoping to be an enthralling spectacle for the neutral was ruined by the OE’s opening pair. Khan and Patel (2-3) ran through the Radlett order with help from a fine run out from Ali to leave Radlett teetering at 9/7! Skipper Thapar (12) and Jacobs (16) put some respect on the scoreline before Gengan (2-35) and the returning Khan (5-21) put a halt to proceedings just 28 overs in, as OEs were set a target of 69.

In hope to improve a non existent run rate, our batters decided they had places to be as we found ourselves in trouble at 33-4, however mature knocks from the inform Gomes (25*) and promoted Ali (11*) saw us home inside 17 overs. 30 points, a song and a beer before half 3, if Carlsberg did Saturdays…

Player of the Match: Sohail ‘Shappi’ Khan, finally got the luck he deserved after a superb start to the season with the ball and produced one of the best spells at Gypsy Corner for some time. #comeonyoueees