Our man who walks without question writes: “Wanstead 1st XI took full advantage of their visit to Buckhurst Hill who have been having an uncomfortable season, recorded a convincing win, and retained hopes of retaining the the league title. Skipper Arfan Akram UEL MCC TDND* led from the front with 62 unbeaten runs.
Mehad Khan’s 8 for 11 off 11 overs tells the complete story of the 3rd team overwhelming Hainault & Clayhall. This side must entertain hopes of winning the league.
In contrast, the 4th team who also may have fancied themselves for the league, were forced to cling on for a draw against a strong Upminster challenge.
Hainault & Clayhall could not mount much of a challenge to Wanstead’s 5th team, whose former opening bowler Michael Griesel is proving a most successful opening batsman.
The 6th team subsided against a superior Wickford XI, 50 runs from Aman Ali notwithstanding.
*Top-Drawer Name-Dropper