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Sat 6th September – disappointing season fnale. The last league game ended in a resounding defeat at Chorleywood 4ths as we were bowled out for just 51. Despite taking 5 wickets, this was never going to be enough…..

Sat 30th August – half a game. Batting first against Rickmansworth 5ths, we made 254 for 7 with fine knocks from Callum McCarthy (59), Adam Hyland (49), John Cheesmen (40) and Tabib Ashraf (39). Unfortunately the rain came and that was the end of it…..

Sat 23rd August – jugs all round. A comprehensive victory against Kings Langley 4ths as they were bowled out for 96, with Steve Wise leading the way with 5-21. Adam Hyland (58 not out) and Haseeb Ashraf (27 not out) made short work of the chase, reching the target in just the 12th over.

Sat 16th August – back to winning ways. After being inserted by Pinner 4ths, we made 167 thanks to Callum McCarthy (48) and 20’s from Courtny Wise, Haseeb Ashraf and John Cheeseman. Pinner’s reply saw wickets falling regularly as they fell 19 runs short.  3 wickets for John Cheeseman and a couple each for Callum and Dave (Mr) Hill.

Sat 9th August – so close….2nd place Aldenham II were the visitors on Saturday and after winning the toss elected to bat. Only one of their batters scored over 20, but Yadav made 104, aided by a couple of missed chances. The total of 218-8 could easily have been 30-40 runs less. Although we were behind the run rate throughout much of the innings, we fell agonisingly close, losing by just 6 runs, with  Pete Raeburn (60), Courtny Wise (35) and Chas Holliday (24) being the main contributors.

Sat 26th July – not enough runs again. Chipperfield & Clarendon 3rds were the visitors, electing to bowl first. A solid start from Callum McCarthy (48) and Adam Hyland (a gritty 53) could not be built on as we made 183. The C&C reply was always up with the run rate and accelerated towards the end with some strong hitting, reaching the target with almost 6 overs to spare

Sat 19th July – Soggy Studham. No play was possible, although I understand the disappointment soon abated with a pub crawl in Berkhamsted!

Sat 12th July – solid batting performance. Skipper Haseeb Ashraf (68) and Callum McCarthy (47) helped us on the way to a respectable total of 238-8 against Langleybury 4ths. The visitors made a good start with Horne (71) and Dongre (45), but 3 wickets each for Dave Hill and Callum slowed things down as we won by 28 runs.

Sat 5th July – a win despite poor start. Chorleywood 4ths were the visitors on Saturday. A fast outfield and some missed chances enabled them to post 152 , with the wickets being shared around. The PE reply started terribly,slipping to 10-3 early on. Pete Raeburn (43) led the recovery, aided by a dogged 27 from Tim White and a late blast from Ian Dyde (26 not out) as the target was achieved with 6 overs remaining.

Sat 28th June – not enough runs. Winning the toss and batting first against Rickmansworth 5ths we made 194; top scorer was Courtny Wise with 45 plus 36 from Adam Hyland and 30 from skipper Haseeb. The Rickmansworth reply made steady progress, always being up with the required rate and, despite 3 wickets from Chas Holliday they reached the target with almost 2 over to spare.

Sat 21st June – another close one. After being put in, KL made 203-6 from their 40 overs, helped by a very fast outfield. Some tight bowling meant that scoring was not always easy, but Paul Dyde made a dogged 28 before being run out. Haseeb Ashraf then made a brisk 48 and Ian Dyde ended on 33 not out as we reached the target in the final over.

Sat 14th June – victory in close game. A fine all round performance resulted in a win by 3 wickets against Pinner IV. The visitors scored 198-7 from their 40 overs,aided by a few too many extras! Our reply made steady progress without any big scores, but everyone batted sensibly and the target was reached with 3 overs to spare.

Sat 7th June – too wet! after making 134-9 in our innings, no further play was possible and the match was abandoned.

Sat 31st May – 3 wickets each for Ian Dyde and Steve Wise as Redbourn 5ths were all out for 139. Haseeb Ashraf (42) , Courtny Wise (29) and Callum McCarthy (28 no) guided us home with plenty of  overs remaining.

Sat 24th May – Close, but not quite, as we fell 6 runs short chasing 164 away at Chipperfield Clarendon 3rds.

Sat 17th May – A tough day….Studham were the visitors on Saturday and proved way too strong as we were bowled out for just 55 due to some good bowling and a few rash shots. The target was soon reached  inside 8 overs, despite losing a few quick wickets. 

Sun 4th May – Normal weather resumes…After a well appreciated warm spell for the start of the season, a cool breeze greeted The Occasionals. PE won the toss and elected to bat, and posted 223-7 thanks to Pete Raeburn (70 not out)  and Michael Gurney (59). In reply the visitors made 184-9 with Hardy (Harding?) top scoring wth 54. 3 late wickets from Callum McCarthy slowed progress and the match finished in an honouable draw. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Hill for a splendid tea!

Sat 3rd May – Low and slow. A friendly at Long Marston saw both teams struggle against some low bounce and a succession of slow bowling which appeared tempting, but led to a series of poor shots. Dave Hill was the main beneficiary with 5-12 as the hosts were bowled out for 108. In reply it seemed that lessons hadn’t been learnt as we fell well short of  the target , dismissed for just 63

Sat 26th April ….It’s back – the sun  came out for the first game of the season as we took on New Star CC. The visitors made a competitive total of 177, having recoverd from 73-6. Some great catches, 3 each for Paul Dyde and Andy Lee and 3 wickets each for Steve Wise and Ian Dyde. After a solid start from Andy Lee and Adam Hyland (38), the rate slowed with some tight bowling, and despite a determined 37 not out from Callum McCarthy, we fell 25 runs short.

PECC AGM – This will be held on Wednesday 27th November at 7:30 pm in the Reading Room at Potten End Village Hall. Given what occurred in the 2024 season, this meeting is crucial for the future of the club. All members are urged to attend if possible – and a reminder that only fully paid up members will be eligible to vote on any matter.

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