CHIPPERFIELD are the first team through to the Second Round of The Watford Observer Linden Homes Knockout Cricket Trophy after they enjoyed a comfortable 54-run victory over Bricket Wood on Thursday, May 15.

Batting first, Chipps posted a more than competitive 146 all out, and, in response, Bricket could only manage 92-7, despite an unbeaten 22.

Chipperfield's reward is a home match with seeded Northwood, but Wood live to fight another day, courtesy of the new Plate competition.

For a full report on the match, don't miss next week's edition of The Watford Observer.