Castle Hedingham under-30s 291-9 Castle Hedingham over-30s 164

IT was a family affair as Castle Hedingham Cricket Club staged a match between its over-30 members and the under-30s.

The "Old Gits" won the toss and put the "Spotty Youths" in to bat, a decision which saw the senior players spending hours in the field as the younger members exhibited some excellent batting skills, Ben Reece racing away to 130 before graciously sparing further blushes and retiring.

James Philp also retired on 53 as the youngsters piled on a massive 291 off their 40 overs.

Things didn't improve when the over-30s batted. Opener Andrew Newton made a steady start, compiling 32 runs before falling victim to Sam Abrey's quick and accurate bowling.

It was the start of an outstanding bowling performance from Abrey taking three wickets for 12 runs in his six over spell. There was no respite as the youngsters rotated their bowling.

Tom Bowles had his father John caught on one and Jamie Skeggs tempted Hedingham veteran Alistair Nott into a back of the bat mis-hit into the safe hands of David Philp.

The youngest member of the side, Cameron Hammond, took two for 15 in a four-over spell and looks set to follow in his father's footsteps as a fearsome bowler.

In spite of spirited resistance from Mike Jones, who scored a fine 25, and Pete Whymark who was left stranded on 35 not out, the youngsters bowled out their elders but clearly not betters for 164 with two overs to spare.

A great fun day which showed how lucky the club is to have some fine younger cricketers coming through.