1st XI Vs Chingford

Jon Walford led a successful Brentwood run chase as they completed a league double over last season’s champions Chingford at the Old County Ground. Batting first, Chingford got off to a very good start but after Jack Potticary was dismissed for 20 by Jake Wickham, the innings gradually lost momentum. Wickets fell at regular intervals but Chingford were held together by opener Alfie Taylor who made a superb 109 in a total of 233-8 in 50 overs. Ian Belchamber was the most successful bowler with 2-41 and there was a wicket apiece for Tom Moore, Wickham, Peter Younghusband, and Charlie Griffiths, while some outstanding fielding from Younghusband resulted in two run outs.

Brentwood reply saw an early wicket, Guy Balmford dismissed for 4. Griffiths made a quick 22 but after he and Tom Oakley (20) were out, the innings needs stabilising. The stability was provided by Walford who looked in good form from the start and he was supported by skipper Aaron West. West contributed 33 and Younghusband made 27 to take his team to the brink of victory before he was caught and bowled by Ben Macgregor. Tom Moore (20 not out) then came in and finished the job with two towering sixes, Walford ending 95 not out.  For the full scorecard on Play-Cricket go to the following link:
http://brentwood.play-cricket.com/site_admin/results/2423193