Chingford Cricket Club

Chingford fell at the final hurdle in their bid for "The Double" at Waltham Abbey.

With the League Title already in the bag, attention turned to the Cup and the semi-final against Epping Foresters was a thriller. In the end Chingford were pleased to restrict Foresters to 102, with Michael Blake taking 3-25. Ben MacGregor (29*) and Matt O'Sullivan (25*) both retired but it needed some crazy running between the wickets between Ben and Michael Blake (9*) to see Chingford scamper home with one ball to spare, having needed 13 from the last over.

In the interval Chingford were presented with the League Trophy and Greg Hales - for the second year running - took the All Rounder of the Year Award in the League.

High Beach were the opponents in the final and at 43-4 Beach looked doomed. However their last pair stood firm, and using up all the overs steered their side to a defendable 87. Ben MacGregor bowled a tremendous spell taking 1-10 off his three overs. Chingford's reply never got going and with the top score only 13, from Peter Tarrant we never looked like getting the runs. Credit and congratulations to High Beach who bowled and fielded very well to defend their total.

So the end of a season where Chingford ended League Champions and Cup Runners-Up. Congratulations to all the squad on a great effort and we'll be back next year for more.

On behalf of the squad, we'd also like to pass on our thanks to Gerry Seeberan, Laurie Golding and Terry Francis for all their efforts in organising the League and providing us with so much enjoyment on many a Winter Sunday Evening.