Rahman’s 8-10 grabs headlines on winning weekend for Hastings Priory CC
It was a fine weekend for Hastings Priory CC – and the first XI’s Sussex Premier League win over Cuckfield was not the only cause for celebration.
There was a remarkable spell of bowling in the Priory thirds’ game away to Bexhill Strikers twos in Division 11 East (South).
Priory’s Arish Rahman, who is just 15, produced an outstanding performance, taking 8-10 in five overs to help bowl out the visitors for 47
It was a remarkable spell to set up a 10-wicket win especially considering the young prospect was competing in an adult league.
His dad Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman said: “As a parent, I am immensely proud of his dedication, hard work and sportsmanship. I believe this exceptional achievement reflects the strength of youth cricket in our community and the excellent work being done by Hastings & St Leonards Cricket Club in developing young talent."
First XI skipper Harry Scowen praised Rahman as he reflected on a great weekend for the club.
He said: “Arish is a brilliant young man - our third team is incredibly exciting, often with a large number of our juniors playing each week, with some senior heads to help steer them.
"It sounds like Arish bowled with some real skill and blew away Bexhill Strikers. We are all delighted for Arish who has been a part of Priory from a young age and hope he will transition through the ranks in years to come.”
Scowen was also pleased with a Horntye win over Cuckfield that lifted the Priory first XI to sixth in the Sussex Premier.
"It was a very nice win,” he told us. “We have played some really good cricket in spells this year, but Saturday things just came together.
"Losing the toss and bowling wasn't the first plan but we got off to a brilliant start with Fred Hulbert taking two key early wickets. It was then just a case of being disciplined with the ball.
"Alfie Hunter stole the show with a brilliant five-fer. Cuckfield’s total of 152 was definitely under par, albeit on a difficult surface.
"In return we lost some early wickets but knew we were only a partnership or two away from it being a comfortable chase.
"Caleb Laloo batted brilliantly at No4 making an unbeaten 67 to see us home and give us that much needed win.
"It is incredibly tight in the bottom half of the table, so we are hopeful we can keep the momentum from the winning draw against Nomads and this win and head to West Chilts this Saturday and grab our first away win of the season.”