After early summer GCSE exam stress, it was a pleasure for the parents to watch as the Merstham U16s re-grouped, rekindling cricketing friendships, many of which began on the sacred Quality Street turf as early as U8s.
Merstham Cricket Club have been invited by Banstead CC to play a commemoration T20 match on Friday 3rd August, at 6pm. This is in memory of the Banstead players who played their final match before going to war in 1914, some never to return. They played against Redhill at The Ring, which is now used by Merstham 3rd and 4th team and for junior matches. Here, Banstead historian James Crouch tells the tale.
On Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd August, 1914, Banstead’s 2nd XI played what was to be the club’s last fixture for nearly five years, when they faced Redhill ‘A’ at The Ring, on Earlswood Common.
Surrey Championship Division Five
Old Pauline 240-4
Merstham 241-3
Merstham continued their excellent run of form with a convincing win against promotion rivals Old Pauline.
As part of our membership to Surrey County Cricket Club, we have available 30 tickets for the Vitality Blast Surrey vs Glamorgan T20 fixture on Tuesday 31st July. Play commences at 6:30pm at The Oval.
Tickets will be allocated, on first come, first served basis, to any fully paid (or paying by direct debit) member. Due to limited availability, a maximum of 2 tickets per member are available.
The U14 Falcons with coach Jack Letts
The U14 Falcons faced a tough match against Horley in their cup semi-final last week.
Merstham maintained their winning form with an excellent bowling display against Merrow, taking their recent record to four wins from their last five games.
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Merstham got off to a poor start with captain Laurie Nicholson (9) being dismissed following a bottom edge onto his stumps. His opening partner Jason Kyte (26) looked assured and positive before missing out to a full delivery and being bowled.
Nair and Wood put on more than 100 together
Merstham beat Surrey Championship Division Five leaders Chertsey by five wickets thanks to Noman Javed’s outstanding 139 not out.
Merstham 175
Kempton 176-6
Surrey Championship Division Five
Graeme Law rounds up recent Under 11 matches, while Sara Smalley reports on another Under 14s nailbiter!
Earlier this molnth, Merstham beat Capel in the quarter-finals of the Under 14 ESCL Cup.
