Match report A game inevitably curtailed by rain ended in a draw with Brentwood claiming 9 points and Gidea Park claiming 9.
In a stop start innings Brentwood were 36-2 with Matt Sutton claiming both the opening batsmen caught in the slips.A stand of 64 between Ayres and Damien Brandy helped Brentwood to start to take control. Andy Berry then came into the attack and immediately bowled Ayres for 30. Brandy showed his class and power with a masterful 65 before falling also to Berry well caught in the deep by Toogood. Chris Sains was run out for 18 after some sharp work by Chris Swainland. Berry claimed his 3rd wicket having Muwas caught by Filmalter for 27. A dropped catch from Sutherland was to be expensive as he scored a rapid 57 to accelerate Brentwood to 241-7 from their alloted 51 overs.
Park could not have had a worse start with Shah being run out for 0 unfortunately without facing a ball. Swainland tried to make amends for the early loss with a fine partnership with Churchill of 74 in quick time and some fine shots by both. In stepped the Brentwood spin twins. Belchamber removed Swainland for 36. Churchill and Hyam continued Parks aggressive attempt to reduce the run deficit. Hyam was caught for 16 off impressive Sutherland and with Churchill falling shortly after for a fine 47 again off Sutherland Park were reduced to 102-3. With the rain closing in Park attempted to claim what points were available in what was obviously going to be abandoned. Filmalter came and went for 17 and with the innings closing with Collard on 14 not out and Jason Toogood 4 not out the rain arrived with Park on 143-5 from 32 overs.