Victory over Edmonton set up a final game showdown with them for the title next Friday night.

In an exciting contest Edmonton made a pretty good score of 120, but crucially failed to bat their full allocation of 20 overs. Fine bowling by the Stead twins - James finishing with 3 for 15 and Matt with 3 for 12 - were the mainstay from the Fosters end, although wickets fell to most of the rest of the bowling attack.

In response James Stead had his first failure with the bat for many weeks and it was then left to Matt Stead (32) and skipper Gareth Hooper (52 not out) to return some order. In the end just 5 runs were needed from the final over and Gareth and John Langley (9 not out) saw the lads home with 2 balls to spare.

U17 League Tuesday 4 July Barnet 54 for 10  CCC 55 for 1 - Chris Kirk

After last weeks narrow defeat at the hands of Mill Hill. The U17's comprehensively defeated Barnet by 9 wickets.

Barnet won the toss and elected to bat, the normal opening pair immediately giving the opening batsmen a hard time. Matt Stead struck in the first over to start with a wicket maiden. Tony Sayers from the other end fails to remove a bat but keeps them busy with three overs.

First change, on comes Duncan Pearce, who having had a busy time in the field, has not had much time at the crease, is bought on by the Capt. After a reasonable first over, he soon makes his mark in the second over with his first U17 wicket. He is ably supported by Jim Stead and between them they force Barnet to self destruct, Duncan taking 4 wickets for 31 and Jim 2 wickets for 5, including 2 wicket maidens.

Over 15, Barnet are 8 down, Captain Hooper brings on Chris Duncan, who in one over takes the remaining two, leaving Barnet 54 all out.

Jim Stead and Tony Sayers open, Jim as usual straight into it and makes a rapid 16 before being given out to what looked like another somewhat dubious LBW. Sayers up until this point has been part of the audience, suddenly opens up, and makes an excellent 33 not out leading us to victory in just 7 overs.

The team performed very well, with excellent tight fielding which really restricted Barnet, although particular praise has to be given to Duncan Pearce and Tony Sayers.

We have two remaining games, both against Edmonton, (re arranged match) at home on Wednesday 13^th July and the next away the following Thursday. Please come and support us.

Mill Hill Village 90 beat CCC 89 for 8 by one run

A close fought match marred by 'disappointments' over certain umpiring decisions. Chris Kirk promises a full match report in due course!

Potters Bar 80 for 9, CCC 81 for 1 - won by 9 wickets

CCC U17 cruise to victory against Potters Bar U17 - Chris Kirk

Only the 3rd league game of the season saw the under 17's defeat Potters Bar by 9 wickets. CCC took the field. In the first over Stead senior is overheard to say "Matthew hasn't taken any wickets for the under seventeen's" followed by thank you 1 down. Sayers takes one in the second over and both our opening pair are giving them a hard time. Stead M second wicket massive shout for LBW....umpire O'Geare takes best part of 10 seconds deliberation and gives him out. No trigger fingers here.

First change, enter the secret weapon, seconded from the under 15's S. Barker baffles them to the delight of the growing crowd, in particular C. Edwards Esq.

Ouch, on comes Kirk, who feels the force, until he redeems himself by C&B their big hitter.  New man Ravi Solanki in his first game has two overs and shows plenty of promise. James Stead, always gives them trouble and has a good four overs for 1 wicket. Sam Barker also takes a catch.

Last four overs re enter the first four bowlers, Sayers bedazzles the audience, first one to Kirk at deep extra cover. Sayers then has another who play on, but doesn't make the hat trick and Matt Stead takes the last.

Tony Sayers 4-2-2-3; Matt Stead 4-0-15-3

Potters Bar 80 for 9

Opening for CCC James Stead and Tony Sayers; Tony makes a quick 12 and then James is joined by his brother who go on to put on a fine display of batting, much to the appreciation of the support. Both brothers taking us to the win with James 40* and Matthew 22*

CCC 81 for 1

Potters Bar 84 for 8, CCC 85 for 3 - won by 7 wickets