After losing early wickets, G. Jessey produced a determined innings of 40 from 45 balls, holding the innings together and ensuring Harlow had a platform to build from. F. Crook made a positive 15, while J. Fuller injected some late momentum with a blistering 17 from just 7 deliveries, striking the ball cleanly to boost the total in the closing overs. T. Morgan remained unbeaten on 24, guiding Harlow through the final overs as they finished with a challenging target of 126.

Broxbourne’s bowlers kept Harlow in check throughout the innings with wickets falling at regular intervals. A. Patel was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs, while A. Hicks also claimed 3 wickets in an impressive spell.

In reply, Broxbourne were made to work hard by a disciplined Harlow bowling attack but eventually reached 127-6 in 19.5 overs, sealing victory by four wickets with just one ball remaining.

The chase was built around an outstanding innings from S. Hodges, who retired not out on 53 from 39 balls, striking four boundaries and three sixes to give Broxbourne control of the run chase. Useful contributions from J. Urwin (19) and O. Scott (12) helped maintain the momentum, while L. Higgs remained unbeaten on 16 to guide his side over the line in a tense finish.

Harlow refused to let the game slip away and fought until the very end. J. Fuller was the pick of the bowlers with an excellent 3-wicket haul, while G. Jessey claimed 2 wickets, including two key breakthroughs that kept the pressure on the batting side. T. Morgan also chipped in with a wicket as Harlow continued to battle despite Broxbourne edging closer to the target.

It proved to be an evenly contested match, with Harlow showing resilience with both bat and ball. However, Broxbourne held their nerve in the closing stages, using S. Hodges’ match-defining half-century and a composed finish from the lower order to secure a hard-fought four-wicket victory. Tonights game once again showed the talent at Harlow CC and what is to come in the future both boys and girls showed great efforts with bat and ball.