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Forest Row, in partnership with Douche, entertained a strong Caterham side on Saturday. Row batted first, were soon up against a purposeful opening attack. Britt & Phillips opened, finding runs hard to come by, which proved to be the pattern for the innings. At 25-3, Sam & Brian Edwards added 17 in positive style – only for the pair to be dismissed with the score reading 42. Another brace of wickets reduced Row to 52-7 and the match appeared to be heading to a quick finish. Young Lawrence Webb joined Humphrey and though the former made no score, he helped Humphrey raise a stand of 34. Humphrey showed his fighting qualities in making 35 and a cameo of 24* by Dave Webb guided Row past three figures.

With the monumental task of defending 114, Row needed early wickets. Lawrence Webb claimed the initial breakthrough – bowling Downey (10). Whilst Row were creating chances, the fielders were unable to accept them. Caterham powered on to 58, when Sam Edward castled Gall (18). Rowlett joined Owen, sieving away, as the pair took on the field with some risky running. They weren’t prepared for Geeth to throw the stumps down and dismiss Owen for 36. March (18*) came out with a spring in his step – and striding down the wicket, ensured Caterham walked over the target with overs to spare.

Scores: Forest Row 114 (43) Humphrey 35, D Webb 24*. Samuels 10-5-12-3, Dunt 5-4-8-2

Caterham 115-3 (28.5) Owen 36, Wilson 24*, March 18* L.Webb 7-2-16-1 S Edwards 4-0-23-1