Sunday As vs Wealdstone Corinthians

Ved's Masterful 78 Guides Wealdstone Corinthians to Victory at King George's Field

Tejas Ved's composed 78 proved the difference as Wealdstone Corinthians claimed victory over Sonning Sunday As in an entertaining friendly at King George's Field. Chasing 193 for victory, Ved's knock, featuring 11 boundaries, enabled the visitors to reach their target with five wickets in hand and six overs to spare.

After winning the toss and electing to field, Wealdstone Corinthians had to contend with a determined batting display from the hosts. William Travers anchored Sonning's innings with a patient 63 from 95 deliveries, providing stability after James Travers departed early for 9. Captain Charles Astwood contributed a brisk 19 before S Baangi removed him, one of three wickets for the Wealdstone bowler.

Matthew Calhoum (30) formed a valuable 59-run partnership with William Travers before Jacob Fitton accelerated the scoring rate with a commanding 57 not out from just 35 balls. Fitton's innings, featuring eight fours and two sixes, helped Sonning post a competitive 192-6 from their 42 overs, with Amol Shah (1-23) the most economical of the Wealdstone attack.

In response, Wealdstone lost Dharmik Shah early for 7, caught by Charles Astwood off Toby Fitton's bowling. Andy Naylor provided resistance with 35, but it was Ved who took control of the chase after coming to the crease at 36-2. His partnership of 87 with Naylor steadied the innings before Siobhan Davis broke through for Sonning, having Naylor caught behind by Matthew Calhoum.

Ved continued to dominate, finding a perfect partner in Suren Iyer (39 not out), as they added a further 69 runs to bring victory within reach. Despite Ved eventually falling to Charles Astwood, who claimed two wickets in his single over, Iyer remained composed to guide Wealdstone home alongside Amol Shah.

Sonning's bowlers toiled diligently, with Toby Fitton the pick of the attack, claiming 2-39 from his nine overs. Captain Astwood's late double-strike briefly raised hopes, but the damage had already been done by Ved's authoritative batting display that ultimately proved decisive.

The match showcased several impressive individual performances, with William Travers and Jacob Fitton standing out for Sonning, while Ved's match-winning knock demonstrated skill and temperament that secured Wealdstone Corinthians a well-earned victory in this friendly encounter.