BROOMFIELD'S batsmen set what is believed to be a record score for a 45-over innings as they thrashed a depleted Boreham II XI on Saturday.
Batting first, Broomfield's II scored an incredible 510-3 in their 45 overs, with 18-year-old Aaron Eglin making a brilliant 284 not out, and captain Jack Copeman – also 18 – scoring 110.
And in reply, Boreham – who were two men short – were dismissed for just 52, giving Broomfield an amazing 458-run win in the T Rippon Mid Essex League Division Nine clash.
Jack's dad Gary, who holds a number of roles at the club and is a regular for the seconds, told the Chronicle he believes it is a record score for the format.
Eglin's innings, which included 36 fours and 13 sixes, was all the more remarkable given that his previous highest score this season was just nine.
Copeman senior said: "I was there for part of it, and it was an incredible innings.
"Most teams would be happy to score 284 between them, so for Aaron to do it on his own is very impressive. Jack has been batting well, scoring a lot of 40s and 50s, but it was his maiden hundred.
"We think it's the highest score ever in the T Rippon League and we've had a look around and we don't think there are any 45 over scores anywhere that have topped it.
"Boreham were depleted, but it is still a brilliant innings."
Another club in the T Rippon League also enjoyed a memorable week with the bat, as all three of Little Baddow's teams had a batsman score a century.
Andy Newton scored 130 for their first team as they beat Rettendon, Rob Harris made 106 for the seconds against Boreham, and 17-year-old Jack Odell scored 114 as thirds beat Wickham II.
Club president Peter Linnett said: "It's a great achievement for a small club like us.
"We have around 45 members including our juniors and colts, so it is great to still be able to get three teams out every week."