The Oaks kept up their good start to the season with a reasonably comfortable win over Herriard, despite a late batting collapse on a chilly late April afternoon at Oakley Park.
As with the case on Saturday it was the bowlers doing the damage, with wickets once again for Alex Brundle (2) George Lethaby (2) Dan Sumner (2) with Gerry Dique (2) and Dan Jones also pitching in as Herriard were dismissed for a paltry 71.
Openers Gerry Dique and Dan Sumner set about the target with gusto until Gerry (28) and Dan (18) went in quick succession, sparking a calamitous batting collapse through the middle order that included the dismissal of the irrepressible Deano James, who showed his former club what he was made of with a stylish and destructive nought.
Herriard supporters brave the chilly conditions at Oakley Park
After what was rapidly becoming enough ducks to fill the village pond, Keith Cutmore scored what could now be regarded as an impressive 7 before Dan Jones aided his heroic captain, Michael Wood, over the line with seven wickets down.
Thanks to Deano for doing the teas and to Herriard for bringing support and using the bar on a weekend where the takings and profits coming in to the club have got us off to good financial start as well as the boys having a positive weekend on the pitch, despite the chilly conditions.
Well done to all associated to the club.
See you all on Wednesday and if anyone wishes to assist with colts training on Monday or Tuesday, we will be there from 6:00pm.
Up the Oaks!