Brook’s second string faced promotion contenders Walthamstow at Buck Walk on Saturday. Visiting skipper Joe Barwick won the toss and elected to bat first and his decision was vindicated as opener Juber Rukon duly accumulated runs for fun. The right handed opener was in superb form and had dispatched 15 fours and one maximum before being undone by Qasim Ali when agonisingly, one run shy of his century. ‘Keeper Dan Hooper struck an excellent 31 and Manish Battan thrashed 10 fours and 2 maximums in a destructive unbeaten 68. Teenager Jack Gibson (16) caught they eye as the Dagenham side posted a challenging total of 244 for 6 from their allotted 50 overs.

After the tea interval, ‘Stow openers Dan McNamara (79) and Zaqar Rafiq (83) set the tone with a partnership of 130. Sufian Saleem (62 not) led his side across the winning line despite consolation wickets for Karamat Ali and Karnal Kalyan as the home side eased to a handsome 8 wicket victory.

Walthamstow 2nd 248 for 2 from 39 Overs (20 points) Beat Goresbrook 2nd 244 for 6 from 50 Overs (8 points) by 8 wickets