Match Report Date 10/07/11 Oppo – Epping Foresters (A) Type – 40 Overs Report by Liam Mulholland The O`s continued their winning run with a comprehensive crushing of Epping Foresters at Barkingside. Skipper Heed won the toss and decided to bat, Kumar quickly went in the 3rd over and James went soon after with the score on 39. Foresters bowled very well on a tricky surface with the odd delivery keeping very low. When Heed was out at 75-4 the O`s were in a spot of bother but a 72 run stand in 13 overs between L.Mulholland & Riches ensured the O`s would have a handy total to defend, the innings closed on 163-5 with Mulholland unbeaten on 72. Foresters were never in the chase as Deepak Singh ripped out the top order including the dangerous Ward to leave Foresters rocking on 20-4, Singh finished with excellent figures of 4-14, the O`s completed the victory in the 27th over with Sagar running through the bottom order claiming a 4-26 haul. Nice trip to the Forest next week to play High Beach as skipper Heed looks for even more players to add to the 36 that have played this season.
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