HIGH Easter CC delivered a commanding performance against Navestock CC, securing a convincing victory by 108 runs.
The match took place in the T.Rippon Mid Essex Cricket League, Division Three, at The Green in Navestock on Saturday.
High Easter batted first after skipper Matt Green won the toss, setting a challenging target for the home side.
Despite a shaky start, losing four wickets for just 72 runs, High Easter recovered thanks to a stellar century from Waseem Abbasi.
He scored 103 runs off 83 balls, including seven fours and five sixes.
Contributions from Matt Green, who made 38, and lower-order batsmen Nick Gliddon and Steve Hills, who scored 26 and 44 not out respectively, helped propel the visitors to a total of 277 for eight in 45 overs.
Navestock's Matt Gates was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 43 runs.
In response, Navestock struggled against a disciplined High Easter bowling attack.
Liam Faulkner top-scored for the home side with 46 runs, but they were ultimately bowled out for 169 in 39 point one overs.
Steve Hills was particularly impressive, taking five wickets for just 19 runs, while Dave Jackson added three for 35.
This match marked the end of the first half of the season, with High Easter set to face Boreham Royals at the Pleasure Ground on Saturday, July 4, with a 1pm start.
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