In a crucial match between two sides eager for points, Reading CC faced off against Henley CC at the home of cricket. The innings saw some resilient batting by Luke Beaven, who top-scored with 78 runs off 102 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. Praful Waghela provided solid support with a steady 43 off 77 balls. The rest of the batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Henley bowling attack, with Harry Jordan emerging as the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 26 runs. Declan Farland and Simon Wheeler also chipped in with crucial wickets, limiting Reading CC's ability to capitalize on a good start. Luke and Praful’s valiant efforts got Reading to a total of 192.

Chasing a target of 192, Henley got off to a promising start with Matt Donovan's aggressive 40 off 35 balls, featuring 5 fours and a six, which set the tone for the innings. However, Reading CC’s bowlers, particularly Luke Beaven, who was exceptional with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 42 runs, managed to keep the pressure on Henley’s batting lineup. Despite Charlie Homewood's steady 37 off 53 balls, Henley CC faltered in the middle order, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Jack Beaven was also instrumental in dismantling Henley’s lower order, picking up 3 wickets in an over.

In the end, Henley CC fell well short of the target, bowled out for 167 runs, handing Reading CC a narrow victory by 6 runs. A vital win for RCC as they showed good skill with bat and ball to emerge as comfortable winners in the last game of the traditional format.