4th XI vs Maidenhead & Bray

Dave Decimates Maidenhead with Remarkable 7-Wicket Haul as Sonning Cruise to Victory

Sonning 4th XI claimed a comprehensive 8-wicket victory over Maidenhead & Bray on Saturday, with bowler Kabir Dave producing a stunning spell of bowling that tore through the opposition's batting lineup. After winning the toss and electing to field, Sonning restricted Maidenhead & Bray to just 101 all out before comfortably chasing down the target.

Dave was the undoubted star of the show, returning remarkable figures of 7 wickets for just 4 runs in his 8-over spell. His devastating performance was supported by Adnan Syed (1-21) and Elliott Shaw (1-13), who shared the remaining wickets between them. The Sonning fielders contributed well to the bowling effort, with Robert Ray and Henry Cook each taking a catch, while wicketkeeper Dan Anderson completed a stumping to round off a clinical fielding display.

Chasing a modest target of 102 for victory, Sonning's opening pair of Anderson and Matthew Dawes laid a solid foundation with a productive partnership. Dawes contributed 22 before falling LBW, while Anderson anchored the innings with a composed 36 not out. Robert Ray added 13 before also falling LBW, leaving Henry Cook (12 not out) to join Anderson in steering Sonning past the target with eight wickets in hand.

The victory was built on the exceptional bowling performance from Dave, whose 7-wicket haul completely dismantled the Maidenhead & Bray batting lineup. Anderson's unbeaten innings then ensured Sonning reached their target with minimal fuss, capping off a thoroughly dominant team performance in their final match of the season.