Harpsden v Reading University Vikings 09/06/07

Harpsden v Reading University Vikings
(Harpsden won by 3 wickets)

Reading University Vikings

Davidson, Bowled Farmer, 7
Fokes, Caught, Balaji, 35
Naylor, Bowled Farmer, 0
Kendrick, Bowled Farmer, 3
Stotti, Caught, Balaji, 12
Brett, Caught, Sampson, 40
Dare, Caught, Hancock, 64
Strichman, Caught, Sampson, 16
Jones, Bowled Sampson, 0
Stephen, Not Out
Sanders, Bowled Sampson, 0
Total, 188 all out

Harpsden

Harris, Caught, Brett, 74
Sampson, Stumped, Kendrick, 0
Tridip, LBW Brett, 5
Ord, Bowled Brett, 0
Hodgkiss, Caught, Brett, 0
Shanahan, Bowled Brett, 1
Balaji, Not Out, 66
Bradley, Bowled Brett, 18
Hancock, Not Out, 0


Harpsden won the toss and chose to bowl. Harpsden got off to a good start taking early wickets and restricting the Reading University Vikings run rate. Wickets came from Sampson (4 for 37), Farmer (3 for 32), Balaji (2 for 21) and Hancock (1 for 56). Harpsden were disappointed not to have reduced the total, however valuable contributions from Brett (40) and Dare (64) late in the innings gave Reading University Vikings optimism after reaching 188 all out at tea.

With Reading University Vikings reaching a respectable total, Harpsden set out on their run chase. After wickets falling early in the innings for Harpsden, Reading University Vikings sensed victory. The introduction of Balaji proved to be the turning point in the match. A fine partnership between Harris (74) and Balaji (66 not out) swung the game back in Harpsden’s favour. A much needed contribution from Bradley (18) proved to be enough as harpsden won the game by 3 wickets finishing on a total of 192 for 7.