Stanford-Le-Hope Cricket Club

The Recreation Ground, Grove Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, Essex, SS17 0ED; Clubhouse 01375 676000

SLHCC 1st XI get back to winning ways with a 20 point victory over Benfleet with Aussie Harry Maher grabbing 7-36 *** The 2nd XI just miss out on another 20 point victory after drawing with Old Brentwoods with Ian Sanderson striking 46 with the bat and claiming 4-33 with the ball *** The 3rd XI keep their promotion hopes going with a 8 wicket victory over Fives & Heronians with captain Geoff Lake hitting an unbeaten 67 *** A golden display with the bat saw Clive Ballard hit his first century for Stanford Le Hope with the 4th XI. Ballard ended up retiring Not Out on 130 but the mamouth knock was not enough victory over Hornchurch *** The Sunday XI win again this time over close rivals Thurrock with Robert Page hitting a half century **** DONT FORGET *** Super Sixes is this Sunday so make sure you come along for music, beer, BBQ and of course Cricket!!

Shepherd Neame League June 2^nd 07

1^st XI at Harlow

Stanford 73ao (30.2 overs)                 Harlow 77-1 (19 overs)

A poor batting display put paid to any hope of a decent result for Stanford. An opening stand of 33 for the first wicket between the Page brothers, Robert (21) and Matthew (11) was the highlight of the innings. After that, only Ross Poulton (18) made it into double figures as half the team failed to score. It was a canter of a win for the home side as Nils Odedra (44no) led the way.

2^nd XI at home to Shenfield

Stanford 108ao 2^nd  (37.2 overs)               Shenfield 2^nd 112 – 7 (30.3 overs)

A low scoring match produced an exciting ending as the visitors just scraped home. Stanford lost an early couple of wickets, but opener Mark Knight (27) and young Luke Dennis (30no) seemed to have redeemed the situation at 62-2. However, with Andy Hayes (4-46) ploughing through a steady 18 overs at one end, the introduction of the off-spin of John Kliber (5-28) changed the course of the match. He struck with a hat-trick in his 7^th over, to plunge the innings into complete disarray and leave Dennis high and dry without a partner.

Shenfield lost an early wicket, but recovered well and looked to be in no trouble. However, the introduction of Ian Sanderson (3-18) and John Harris (3-27) saw them stumble to 73 – 7 and Stanford sensed a chance. However, Castell (23no) and Owers (12no) kept their heads to see the visitors home.

3^rd XI at home to Old Parkonians

Stanford 3^rd 161-5 (52 overs)                           Old Parkonians 4^th 164 – 2 (36.3 overs)

Robert Pearn (88) was the batting hero for Stanford as he held the batting together for all but 2 overs of the innings. His main support came in a 93 run partnership for the 5^th wicket with keeper, John Charman (18no). It proved to be an inadequate total however, as Karuna (67), Porter (35no) and Tack (28no) eased the visitors past the total with plenty of time in hand.

4^th XI at Hutton

Stanford 78ao (27.5 overs)                             Hutton 5ths 79 – 2 (14.3 overs)

Stanford were never really in this match, as call-ups to higher teams decimated the line-up. They were shot out for 78 by Saunders (4-17) and John Mowll (3-17).  Only Danny Tavio (12), made it to double figures and it was a generous 36 extras that made the biggest contribution. Hutton had no difficulties making the total, despite the loss of an early wicket. James Mowll (37no) made sure there were no further alarms.