On another day, 195-9 in 50 overs might have bene enough to defend. Nav Saeed (21), Manish Patel (34), Rob Harris (35) and Jack Letts (36 not out) all got starts in the visitors’ total.
But Merstham could only muster three wickets in reply as Ewell won in the 31st over, Patel catching one off Imran Khan before Mohsin Ali (2-26 in 10 overs) forced catches to Khan and Richard Feist.
As part of our membership to Surrey County Cricket Club, we have available 30 tickets for the Surrey Stars vs Western Storm Kia Super League (KSL) T20 fixture on Saturday 18th August. Play commences at 7pm at The Oval.
The Surrey Stars squad features Sarah Taylor, Natalie Sciver and Laura Marsh from the victorious England World Cup team of 2017.
Merstham’s four teams took a rare clean sweep of victories on Saturday, all four teams winning for the first time this season.
The Merstham Cobras U9 cricket team enjoyed another fantastic unbeaten league season, retaining the East Surrey Cricket League for the Club and building on their Championship winning season of the previous year. A very close victory off the last ball against Sanderstead proved the decisive result.
Success in the cup continues to elude the side, with Oxted & Edenbridge winning a close and high quality semi-final. A total of 22 children played in at least one of the matches, demonstrating both the depth of talent at the club and the continuing policy of giving all abilities the chance to play in actual matches. This will hopefully allow us to run two sides next year.
On Friday 20th July, Merstham Lions beat Chipstead, Couldson and Walcountians in the East Surrey Colts League U12s Plate final. The match was played in great spirit and both teams should be congratulated for this. Hosted by CCWCC at their High Road ground was watched by a large friendly crowd. Thanks to CCWCC for organising and their great hospitality.
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 faced a tough match against Horley in their cup semi-final last week.
The U14 Falcons with coach Jack Letts
