Cricket
HARLOW CC’s cricketers produced some strong performances on the final day of the season as the 2nd, 3rd and 4th XI’s all won. Sadly, any lingering hopes of a First XI promotion were finally dashed with defeat as Leigh on Sea. The home side had…
OF greatest importance, arguably, was the Third XI fixture away to Ilford. Starting the day top of the table with Upminster hot on their heels, Harlow knew two wins would seal a second consecutive Third XI Premier League title. Alas, yet again in this miserable…
HARLOW CC are delighted to report a sensational match winning innings from one of their Colts whilst representing West Essex earlier this week. George Jessey, who is better known for his wicket taking spin bowling, struck a career best 147 not out to almost single-handedly…
HARLOW took a young, mixed side to play Stortford with both clubs fielding three or four seniors and the rest Colts. Harlow skipper, Matt Fisk, won the toss and batted in 30 overs pink ball format. Billy Clark could not repeat Saturday’s heroics with the…
A STAGGERING 28 players were shown as unavailable for Saturday’s round of fixtures placing inevitable strain on resources. With many players promoted up the sides it was always likely to be a challenging afternoon but one that created opportunity for some to shine. Several of…
MANY congratulations to Harlow Cricket Club’s Tyler Dobson who passed the 200 wicket barrier in recent weeks. Tyler, who has played the majority of his cricket in the Third XI, is not only one of the nicest blokes at the club but also someone who…
HARLOW Town’s hopes of promotion from Division 3 of the Hamro Foundation Essex league took a severe blow after defeat at league leaders Goresbrook. After winning the toss skipper Ronnie Yates chose to bat first. Things started poorly for Harlow as they lost Shaun Alderson…
A FABULOUS five wicket performance from Alex Senior propelled Harlow First XI to a crucial win at Newham on Saturday. Batting first the top order made a solid start with Abi Farooq (42), Chris Whitworth (33) and Zabi Hakimi (22) ensuring a solid base was…
HARLOW Town 1st XI beat the weather on Saturday to return to winning ways clinching a crucial victory against Ardleigh Green and Havering-atte-Bower. After winning the toss the visiting skipper opted to bat first, considering the weather forecast he was probably hoping that his batters…
ON Saturday 8th July, the club witnessed probably both an historic and certainly a unique achievement with father, son and daughter playing together for the same team. Can anyone else out there in the cricket world claim the same opportunity happening? Father Jonny Allen, a…
THE First XI, top of the league before start of play, travelled to Bentley and their notoriously challenging pitch when remotely damp. Harlow batted first and struggled to make 135-9 in 50 overs. Abi Farooq top scored with 34 (off 120 balls in an anti-Bazball…
HARLOW Town suffered a blow to their promotion hopes as they were comprehensively beaten by neighbours Harlow, who themselves ascended to the top of the league. Home skipper Ronnie Yates won the toss and chose to field first, hoping to use the conditions and weather…
AN incredible last four weeks have seen Harlow emerge from the foot of the table, right to the summit after a crushing 158 run victory against local rivals Harlow Town. Fantastic individual performances from Chris Whitworth, Alex Senior and the return of Abi Farooq has…
HARLOW’s Under 9s produced an excellent performance against local rivals Sawbridgeworth on Sunday. The game was played under “Terrier” rules so four pairs of batters and starting total of 200 with 5 runs off for every wicket lost. Harlow won the toss and bowled with…
SATURDAY produced the best weekend series of results of the season to date. A Chris Whitworth inspired First XI defeated Leigh on Sea to jump into promotion contention after a third consecutive win. Elsewhere there were three emphatic victories for the 3rd, 4th and 5th…
HARLOW Town 1st XI’s good form ended with a huge bump after a bruising defeat by second placed, and new league leaders Stanford-le-Hope. Struggling with availability issues throughout the club Harlow Town still put out a strong team hoping to maintain top place in the…
