Merstham Cricket Club have made history in May, with girls teams playing official league fixtures under the club's name for the first time, at U14 and U11 levels.

Previously around the turn of this decade, girls fixtures had been played for Merstham, friendlies against Lingfield and Caterham when leagues were not accessible.

Merstham then blew away Woodmansterne for 80 all out with the ball, openers Asim Ashraf (2-7) and Aslam (3-22) bowled with skill and aggression, with the only resistance coming from the opener Matt Joyce. Ben Carter eventually removed Joyce for 25 and mopped up the tail with on his way to a superb 4-6 in 6.1 overs.

Technically, the fourth team won - on Thursday when Alleyn conceded, bringing 20 points.

Merstham U13s won their ESCL Division Two fixture with Felbridge & Sunnyside by seven runs.

Merstham scored 101-9 while their opponents managed 94-5.

Merstham 1st XI begin the season with an enthusiastic outlook in the Surrey Championship Division Five. With the return of Ammar Tahir and Simon Rivers to the 1st XI ranks, in addition to some promising new members, they go in to the 2019 season with arguably their most rounded squad in recent years.

Now indoor nets are nearly over, come and help your club prepare for the new season! On April 6 and 7 our annual NatWest Cricket Force Day takes place.

Richard Feist was elected the club's new chairman at the annual general meeting, as Graeme Attridge stepped down after a decade in the post.

Feist steps up from vice chairman, with Jason Drewett stepping in to fill that position.   With the pair being also second team captain and vice captain, they already have a close working relationship and are likely to be one of the few duos on the committee of a club in Surrey who are still active playing members.   Graeme will continue as bar manager and as safeguarding lead. On stepping down, Graeme, who has fulfilled many roles at the club on and off the field, was afforded the honour of being elected a vice president of the club.    This  honour was also given to Mike Griffin, who will be known to anyone who has been welcomed to the club over the years and who carries out many odd jobs at the club's two pitches, Quality Street and The Ring.   Annual subscription rates were kept at the same rates and registration is now open.   Jon Dean became junior co-ordinator and Richard will be now looking for people to fill various roles, from membership secretary to social secretary.   The death of Ben Egerton, one of the members of the disability squad, was announced. The funeral will take place on January 24, 12pm at St Mary's Church, Reigate. After a private family committal the family will welcome those who wish to celebrate Ben's life at Reigate Manor Hotel from 2pm.     Annual nets, for juniors and seniors, start this weekend at St Bede's.

Registration for the 2019 season is now open. You should fill in the registration form each year to ensure we have the latest details for you and to review your mailing list options.

Payments can be made in the all the usual ways, including setting up a direct debit over up to 10 months to spread the cost (the last payment must be taken in November, so the earlier you register the longer you can spread payments). If possible, please use one of the electronic methods (direct debit, bank transfer, credit/debit card or PayPal) of payment as it is easier for our treasuer to reconcile.

  Are you (or your child) looking to make it a Happy New Year by playing cricket in 2019 - at one of the most picturesque grounds in Surrey?   Then why not enquire about coming to our winter net sessions? These start on the weekend of 26th and 27th January and will be at the Sports Centre at St Bede's School, Carlton Road Redhill.   There will be 10 weeks of nets, with the last sessions on the weekend of 30th/31st March.     Existing members are welcome. Prospective junior team members should contact the relevant age group manager as listed on the colts managers page.   Prospective adult members can contact club captain Richard Feist, or turn up at the designated time to find out how to be a part of the club's four Saturday teams playing in the Surrey Championship, or two Sunday teams playing either friendlies or development league cricket.   We also have opportunities for girls - contact our club captain for details.     Saturday   Under 9 2-3pm Under 10 3-4pm Under 11 4-5pm Under 12 5-6pm Sunday   Under 15 - Adults 12.30 - 2pm Under 13 2-3pm Under 14 3-4pm

In accordance with the club's constitution, notice is given to all members that The Annual General Meeting of Merstham Cricket Club will be held on Tuesday 15th January 2019 at The Pavilion, Quality Street, Merstham at 8pm.

 

After a long summer break, the Merstham Falcons turned out on a beautiful early September morning at Quality Street to face Banstead in the U14 ESCL cup final. Banstead captain Adam Foreshaw won the toss and elected to field and Merstham’s openers, Aditya Chougule and Ed Cecil took to the crease.

Initial progress was slow, continuing in the batting pattern the team has followed all season and the first wicket of Cecil fell for 13 runs with the score on 21-1, bowled by Samuel Stracey. The new batsman Matt Retter, who’s had a fantastic season with both bat and ball arrived to partner Chougule.