There was a big win for our U15s at Winchmore Hill this week by 73 runs. LMV scored 152-3 batting first, the highlight of which was Yishai Epstein-Lightman's 50*, ably supported by Rafi Zackheim 25, Natan Corin 17* and Daniel Baker 15. In reply, WH were bowled out for 79, Calev Morris taking 3 wickets. The team sit 2nd in Div 1 and play top of the table Holtwhites next.

On Sunday, at Northwood CC in our Chess Valley Div 2 game, skipper Jack Davis won the toss and batted, on what turned out to be something of a spinners paradise. LMV started well with Benjy Lovat (46) and Noah Zackheim (17) putting on 60 for the first wicket, but wickets suddenly started tumbling and LMV were in big trouble at 92-6 and then 114-7. 15 year old Rafi Quint then came in to join Alex Haffner, and the pair steadied the ship with Quint scoring 39 and Haffner 54 to take the score to a more competitive 205 all out.

In reply, Northwood faced a pumped up Vale X1 who fielded and bowled brilliantly, particularly Rafi Saville who went for just 20 in his 10 overs, Lovat who took the vital wicket of Northwood's Indian pro (ex first class player) and, yet again, Rafi Quint who took 5-51 to make it three five league 5 wicket hauls already this season! Northwood were all out for 143, and we finished in time to watch England drag victory from the jaws of Euros defeat.

For Junior Parents, a FINAL REMINDER to confirm if you are coming to Club Day this Sunday - its a 9am meet at Potters Bar CC for the adult and kids tournament, followed by pizza and Club Awards in the clubhouse at 12pm. We need to know by Weds at the latest - please fill out the Poll on the Whatsapp group or let me know direct.

Finally, two league games scheduled next Sunday for the 1sts and 2nds, so please can all players fill out availability today.

Best regards,
Alex Haffner
Club Chair