The Lashings All Stars XI extended their undefeated run to 58 matches courtesy of a 58-run victory over Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club.

East Anglian Daily Times: Copdock & OI players celebrate captain Tom Rashs dismissal of Lashings Wasim Jaffer for 26. Picture: NICK GARNHAMCopdock & OI players celebrate captain Tom Rashs dismissal of Lashings Wasim Jaffer for 26. Picture: NICK GARNHAM (Image: Archant)

More than 500 spectators were present to see legendary cricket commentator Henry Blofeld declare the club’s new, extended pavilion officially open before the T20 match on Wednesday.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ex-England batsman Usman Afzaal during his innings of 53 not out for Lashings. Picture: NICK GARNHAMEx-England batsman Usman Afzaal during his innings of 53 not out for Lashings. Picture: NICK GARNHAM (Image: Archant)

West Indian Kirk Edwards top-scored with 80, sharing a second-wicket stand of 124 with ex-England batsman Usman Afzaal, who struck an unbeaten 53 in Lashings’ total of 219 for two.

East Anglian Daily Times: Legendary cricket commentator Henry Blofeld speaking before cutting the tape to declare the new, extended pavilion open. Pictures: NICK GARHAMLegendary cricket commentator Henry Blofeld speaking before cutting the tape to declare the new, extended pavilion open. Pictures: NICK GARHAM (Image: Archant)

Suffolk opening batsman Martyn Cull (40) and Archie Gravell (43) put on 74 for the second wicket in Copdock’s reply, which fell away in a flurry of wickets.

East Anglian Daily Times: Part of the crowd at Wednesdays match at Copdock. Picture: NICK GARNHAMPart of the crowd at Wednesdays match at Copdock. Picture: NICK GARNHAM (Image: Archant)

Steve Gauke, chairman of the match organising committee, said: “It has been a fabulous day, and we owe a big thank you to Lashings for putting on a great show.

“Thanks are also due to the sponsors and everyone else who made it possible.”