Goresbrook Shine at Belhus 'Brook Show Common Touch

Goresbrook were boosted by an excellent 15 from Captain Albie Smith at North Stifford Common on Friday evening. His brother Tommy added an assured knock of 20 before being caught behind. Ted Ivory retired after a compelling unbeaten 26 which included four boundaries and Andre Thoufick continued the misery for the home attack with a polished 20. Grace Wood provided the entertainment in the late order with 13 as ‘Brook amassed 148 for 6 from their allotted 20 overs,

In reply, Belhus struggled against some accurate bowling with Grace Wood the pick bagging 2 victims at a cost of 18. Harry Ivory supported with 1 for 20 whilst Albert Sleight picked up a wicket for 22. Tommy Smith caught the eye with 1 for 9 as the Dagenham outfit secured victory by 46 runs.