Headen and White return career best displays as Fareham & Crofton beat Bedhampton in Hampshire Cricket League

By Simon Carter
Published 28th Jun 2021, 14:55 BST
James Headen hits out on his way to an unbeaten 86 for Fareham & Crofton 2nds at Bedhampton. Picture: Chris MoorhouseJames Headen hits out on his way to an unbeaten 86 for Fareham & Crofton 2nds at Bedhampton. Picture: Chris Moorhouse
James Headen hits out on his way to an unbeaten 86 for Fareham & Crofton 2nds at Bedhampton. Picture: Chris Moorhouse
James Headen and Ben White returned career best performances as Fareham & Crofton 2nds defeated Bedhampton by 20 runs in a Hampshire League encounter at Bidbury Mead.

Headen walked to the wicket with Fareham 45-3 in the Division 4 South fixture. He was still there at the end of the innings, unbeaten on 86 in a total of 221-6.

That beat his previous league best of 83, for Fareham 3rds against Bishop Waltham’s 2nds in 2010. His best remains 111 in a friendly for Fareham 2nds against Portchester 2nds in 2013.

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Headen put on 44 for the fourth wicket with Ben Kissane (32), 56 for the fourth with White (25) and 76 for the sixth when Blake Barnwell. That last partnership was only ended when Barnwell (31) was bowled off the last ball of the innings.

Ben White, who later took six wickets, in batting action for Fareham & Crofton 2nds at Bedhampton. Picture: Chris MoorhouseBen White, who later took six wickets, in batting action for Fareham & Crofton 2nds at Bedhampton. Picture: Chris Moorhouse