Goresbrook’s first eleven slumped to a seven wicket reversal to continue their woes on the road, at The Society of Old Brentwoods on Saturday. The Dagenham outfit boast a 100% home league and cup record but have failed to secure an away victory in Division Two during the current campaign.
Visiting Skipper, Kane Messenger, lost the crucial toss and was invited to bat on a green track, offering assistance to the home bowlers. ‘Brook slumped to 43 for 5 thanks largely to Sajid’s four wicket salvo. Jordan Harris (16) and Muhammad Attuallah (23) knuckled down to compile a partnership of 28 whilst there were late cameos from Phil Thoufick (17 not), Daryl Forward (12) and captain Messenger (11) but the damage was done as the visitors were whittled out for 126.
After tea, Goresbrook’s Saad bin Yousuf ran out Raeez Ahmed, without troubling the scorer, to give his side an early fillip. Fellow opener Zulfiqar kept a cool head and demonstrated resilience in fashioning an excellent 43 before returning a catch to Attuallah. Old Boys’ Skipper Babar Choudhary struck 7 fours and a maximum in a splendid, unbeaten 58 to lead the hosts home to a comfortable seven wicket victory.

Goresbrook 1st 126 all out from 46.3 Overs (1 point) lost to Old Brentwood 1st 127 for 3 from 37.2 Overs (20 points) by 7 wickets