Spot the ball: The Saturday fixtures were up in the air throughout, but the Sunday fixture against Old Woking survived. Picture by Harry David
Merstham's Under 9 team rounded off a fantastic season with a terrific win over Oxted & Limpsfield to be crowned ESCL U9 League play-off winners.
But life is for taking risks, so we venture forward into the unknown - innocent, naive and desperately hoping we had remembered to wear a box.
It is therefore a shock when, under-strength, we win our opening game against Cheam. Sorry, that’s a lie. We thrash Cheam. The strength of our bowling, which we’d always hoped would keep us somewhat competitive, absolutely blitzes them - restricting them to a negative score (remember this is pairs cricket, with its weird scoring) and taking 10 wickets. We win by 60 runs.
Merstham U9s are hoping for a bumper supporting crowd on Thursday at Quality Street, after reaching the ESCL playoff final with a fantastic win over a strong Horley side.
Fielding first, some excellent bowling and catching restricted Horley to 255-11 with four wickets for James Barkwith, and two for Oliver White with others being shared around.
Surrey Championship Division Five
Merstham 238
Maori Oxshott 239-5
Merrow 205
Merstham 98
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Merstham’s U13 Eagles, playing in the East Surrey Colts League, have won their most recent two matches, making it three wins from their last four games.
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Merstham Cricket Club is to hold a barbecue on Saturday night, July 8, for all members and guests.
Entry will be £5 and the barbecue will start up after the match at Quality Street between the first team and Merrow in the Surrey Championship Division Five. If you wish to attend, for catering number purposes please inform club captain Richard Feist via email.
Chertsey 178, Merstham 180-5
