The Firsts enjoyed a thrilling three-run victory against Watford on Saturday as they got their warm-up to the new league campaign off to a perfect start.
Looking lively: Danny Digweed hurls one in from the boundary
In full flow: James Leather steaming in against Watford
Ready for an edge: Ben Cowell and slips Shaun Robinson and Adam Sergeant prepare for the next Sayf Khan delivery
Opening burst: Sayf Khan looked lively against Watford before limping off injured
Bending the back: There was plenty of short-pitched stuff to test the batsmen from opening pair Sayf Khan and Charlie Randall
Fast and furious: Determination from opening bowler Sayf Khan
Over she goes: Parth Patel switches to over the wicket during his spell
Top Chap: Under-16 off-spinner Luke Chapman turned in another useful spell for the First XI
Blowing hot: It was a chilly day but Josh Roseberry was in hot form on the opening day of the season
The boy Dan good: Danny Digweed impressed on his return to action after several years out of the game
Spin king: Left-armer Parth Patel kept his cool to wrap up victory for the first XI
Rose blooms: In-form Josh Roseberry top scored with an impressive 89
