Chingford Cricket Club

With 6 league matches played and 8 still to come, Mark Campbell's side are top of the table, 26 points clear of their nearest rivals. Their 5th win was against 2nd placed Harold Wood and sums up the sort of season they have had. Batting first Chingford were bowled out for 129 but had sufficient bowling firepower to dismiss the opposition and get, not for the first time, 20 points. Their one defeat was in a close match with 4th placed Ilford, which would probably have been won had a run out decision gone our way.
Nadir Noori with two 50s and a four for, was an important contributor before forcing his way into the 3rd XI. Third teamers Michael Haigh and Paul Hart have found themselves in the 4th XI and performed exceptionally well. Roy Williams and Steve Hart have found themselves in the 4th XI and have formed the nucleus of a successful batting order along with Campbell. The bowling attack has been well led by Michael Blake. Of the younger colts, Jonathan North and Alfie Taylor have also performed well, resulting in debut appearances for the 3rd XI.
There have been two main factors in the success of the 4th XI; Good club availability enabling Cambs to pick strong sides and more importantly, 3rd XI players performing well when required to play for the 4th XI.
At the end of the season, only one side will go up from Division 2 East. It is an important development for the club that Chingford go up as there are a number of senior club members in the 3rds and 4ths who want to play competitive league cricket on a Saturday.