Friendly
Stoke D’Abernon 146 all out (35.3 overs)
Old Rutlishians 148 for 5 (39.3 overs)
Old Rutlishians won by 5 wickets
In years to come people looking at this scorecard could easily view this match a routine run chase, but it was anything but as Stoke took the match to the final over despite posting just 146 and the opposition going past the hundred mark for the loss of just one wicket.
Friendly
Stoke D’Abernon 204 for 9 (40 overs)
Streatham & Marlborough 176 for 9 (40 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon won by 28 runs
Both sides failed to build on good positions at their mid-innings drinks breaks; but in the end it was Stoke’s blend of older heads and a keen younger generation that saw them home to a 28 run victory at the Rec.
Sunday 27th February 2011 saw a well attended Annual General meeting at HQ.
Thanks to those who attended given the that it was half-term week and the India v England World Cup match was on at the same time.
Further to our earlier news item, Philip Jansen was confirmed as our new President. Philip spoke to the assembled audience, and spent much time after the meeting speaking individually to those who stayed behind. Welcome on board, Philip – you couldn’t wish to be associated with a better club!
Monday 15th November saw the 44 member clubs in the Surrey Trust League meet at Ashtead CC for the League’s AGM and zonal group draw for the 2011 season. 32 of the clubs, (including Stoke who were number 23 in the main draw – Jordan, Beckham…Warne???), the other twelve entering the development league with twelve clubs who participate in both competitiions.
A good attendance at HQ last Saturday for the Annual Awards, despite the weather and other commitments, eg. overseas cricket commitments, university, dinners, holidays…
Fresh from celebrating their Championship at the Brit Oval the previous evening, the 2nd XI carried on and MC Drew Patrick made another formal presentation of the shield to 2nd XI captain Matt Gottschalk. Whilst on his feet, Matt was also given back the Australia Cup for the best overall contribution to the 2nd XI, having won the player’s vote last year as well.
Friendly Match
Ewhurst 156 all out (38.1 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon 159 for 7 (26 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon won by 3 wickets
With no Saturday fixture this week, Stoke’s Sunday XI took centre stage and recorded a second successive victory on a sunny afternoon at Ewhurst who kindly stepped in with the offer of a 40-over match after Stoke’s original opponents, Dorking, were unable to fulfil the fixture.
Sunday Friendly – 40 Over match
Stoke D’Abernon 276 for 8 (40 overs)
Woodlawn CC 110 all out (28 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon won by 166 runs
Andrew Trower reports…
On a grey day Stoke won the toss and decided to bat in a limited 40 over game.
Bank Holiday Monday
Sponsors XI 193 for 7 (30 Overs)
Stoke XI 180 for 8 (30 Overs)
Sponsors XI won by 13 runs
There is more to any game of cricket than simply turning up and playing on the day. Stoke’s success in recent seasons has been built on a team of passionate volunteers and sponsors; and Bank Holiday Monday saw a 30 over match played to recognise their efforts and raise important club funds.
Surrey Championship Division 5
Stoke D’Abernon 198 all out (48.5 overs)
Godalming 188 all out (49.5 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon, (9 points), beat Godalming, (0 points), by 10 runs
Just one place separated the sides in the table before the start of play, and the excellent contest that wasn’t decided until the final over was reflective of how well the sides, both missing first choice players, were matched. Stoke’s marginally better strength in depth on the day proved decisive in a tremendous advertisement for the division and the spirit of cricket.
