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!!

Sunday 22nd of April 2007

Herongate CC Vs Stanford le Hope CC

40 over friendly

Herongate 177-7 (40 overs)

B Palmer 37no, M Luthra 37, K Smith 2-28

180-4 (22.2 overs)

J Drain 52, R Poulton 43 no, M Gray 40

Stanford's traditional season opening fixture against Herongate was an entertaining affair.

Stanford's Lee Knight won the toss and chose to bowl first. this proved to be a good choice as the pitch seemed to be slow and hard to score on. He commented post match that he was "Impressed with the teams all-round performance, with some great ground fielding, in particular the excellently athletic run out by John Harris."   

Herongate struggled to 177 from their 40 overs, Kevin Smith being the most successful bowler with 2-28. Palmer and Luthra stood out with the bat for Herongate.

Stanford's reply was swift. James Drain hit a half ton and Michael Gray batted well for his 40, Ross Poulton dazzled with a quick fire 43 including some audacious reverse sweeps to bring Stanford home in the 23rd over with a 6 to win the game.