TODAY IS:

Forest Row, in partnership with Douch, entertained Horsted Keynes, looking to consolidate their league position. Winning the toss, Row elected to field. N Divall struck in his 2nd over, trapping Powell (1) LBW. R Fuller joined run machine S Fuller in a stand of 59 – broken when Rowe had R Fuller (13) LBW. S Fuller continued to dominate the scoring, raising his fifty - though Edwards’s accuracy was rewarded when Wycherley took a superb effort standing up, to dismiss Fuller for 61. Rowe then bowled Shirreff (0), though Emmerson was showing his form. Britt joined the fray and after a juggling effort by Farncombe – picked up Pontifex. Emmerson (41) tried to hoick Britt out of the ground, hit the ball high into the air – with Rowe comfortably placed to take a brilliant catch. Divall’s return witnessed Butcher (6) bowled. Britt then had M Emmerson plumb LBW and bowled Waters (0), as Keynes were restricted to 159-9 at tea.

Row lost Wycherley 1st ball. Britt (13) and Francis (31) added 41 when Britt played too early and was caught at short cover. A mix-up between Divall and Francis saw the latter needlessly run out. Divall (9), then Jackson (4) soon followed. Osbourne and Edwards steadied the ship with a stand of 26. With the score on 90, Edwards took on the arm of S Fuller and lost. Osbourne (21), looking in fine touch was hit on the hip and adjudged LBW. Row now on 95-7 and in trouble. Worst to come was when R Fuller dismissed Rowe and Keeler. 110-9, staring defeat in the face, a heroic last wicket stand between Farncombe & Hillen took shape. Well on top of the run rate, Farncombe in particular discovered form of old. Keynes were getting increasingly agitated as this stand had the makings of a victory. The pair appeared in control – 3.5 runs per over required. Farncombe had taken 6 off a R Fuller over, when a rush of blood took over and he was caught at extra cover – handing Keynes a 20 run victory with 7 overs remaining.

Horsted Keynes 159-9 S Fuller 61, J Emmerson 41, Britt 9-1-31-4
Rowe 11-1-38-2

Forest Row 139 Farncombe 33, Francis 31, Osbourne 21
R Fuller 5-2-17-3