HIGH Easter CC kicked off their T. Rippon Mid Essex League Division Three campaign with a confident 50-run victory over Boreham Royals CC.
The match took place at Boreham Recreation Ground, with the home side looking to make a strong start to the season.
High Easter's skipper, M. Green, won the toss and opted to bat first.
Openers H. Brisland and C. Cleverley set the tone with a solid partnership of 63 runs.
Brisland's impressive 53 runs off 54 balls, including eight fours and one six, laid a strong foundation.
Contributions from D. Jackson (39) and Green (11) kept the momentum going, but it was N. Gliddon and S. Hills who propelled High Easter to a formidable total.
Gliddon scored 41 runs, while Hills remained unbeaten on 56, helping the team finish at 261 for seven in their allotted 45 overs.
In response, Boreham Royals struggled against a disciplined High Easter bowling attack.
The home side lost their opener, Sunil Thota, for a duck, and despite some resistance from skipper Arjun Mettu (40) and Amar Kethavath (54), they were ultimately bowled out for 211 in 42.5 overs.
High Easter's bowlers were in fine form, with S. Hills claiming three wickets for 44 runs, supported by D. Jackson's two for 25.
High Easter will look to build on this victory as they prepare to host Great Wakering CC at the Pleasure Ground next Saturday, with a 1pm start.
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