Haitel Patel and captain Will Heywood both hit half-centuries as newly-promoted Bishop’s Stortford II began the Saracens Hertfordshire League season with a 23-run home win over their Hertford counterparts on Saturday (May 11). They made 255-7 from 50 overs before restricting their opponents to 232-7 as they made the perfect start to life in Division 2B at Cricketfield Lane. Patel hit 60 and the skipper made 54 for the hosts, with support coming from Hugh Williams (30) and Richie Heywood (29). James Woollerson (2-14) bowled well at the end of the reply as the visitors, who were only on 99-2 aft…
