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Awards Night Review

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. Read more

Another big win for the Academy

Surrey Trust League

Stoke D’Abernon 269 for 7 (40 overs)

Thames Ditton 113 all out (21.3 overs)

Stoke D’Abernon, (4 points), beat Thames Ditton, (0 points), by 156 runs

There was another crushing win for Stoke’s Academy over near-neighbours Thames Ditton to put pressure on the leaders at the top of their Surrey Trust League zone. Read more

Many positives for the Academy despite defeat to Spencer

Surrey Trust League

Spencer 260 for 9 (40 overs)

Stoke D’Abernon 128 all out (29.3 overs)

Spencer, (4 points), beat Stoke D’Abernon, (0 points), by 132 runs

With a certain football event happening at the same time as this match, Stoke’s resources at Academy level were stretched to the limit; less of a problem for the opposition who had over 700 colts to select from for this match. Read more