Sunday 14th August 2022
Friendly
Stoke D’Abernon 170 for 9 (35 overs)
Wonersh 171 for 6 (34.4 overs)
Wonersh won by 4 wickets
Stoke’s Sunday XI were unable to stop their losing run and fell to a last over defeat at Wonersh who were tremendous hosts.
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Friendly
Stoke D’Abernon Over 40s 158 for 4 (20 overs)
Whiteley Village Over 40s 161 for 4 (18.2 overs)
Whiteley Village Over 40s won by 6 wickets
Minus their manager at pitch-side Stoke’s Over 40s fell to a home defeat after posting a workable total; a below par start in the bowling and fielding effort giving the opposition the flyer they needed.
Sunday 31st July 2022
Friendly
Chipstead Coulsdon & Walcountians 192 for 7 (40 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon 177 all out (37 overs)
Chipstead Coulsdon & Walcountians won by 15 runs
We were delighted to receive an invite from Chipstead after good availability meant we were able to advertise early for a fixture…although the ‘then unavailable’ jinx led to another late scramble to re-stock. Thanks to those who came good. The final XI played out an excellent match at a super venue with the hosts providing three umpires and a scorer.
Thursday 7th July 2022
Friendly
Stoke D’Abernon Over 40s 172 for 5 (20 overs)
West End Esher Over 40s 167 for 9 (20 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon Over 40s won by 5 runs
To say both sides used their squads and a bit of creativity was an understatement, but it ended up being a last ball thriller.
After a two year break the Stoke Smash was back, bigger and better.
BACKGROUND
With the 1st XI playing all-day games, the 2s also playing at various parts of the county each week, the 3rd XI playing on out-grounds, (throw in the Sunday, Over 40s and age group matches that are also played), the chance to get everyone from all parts of the Club together is always a challenge, but this event ticks that box.
Monday 20th June 2022
Friendly
West End Esher Over 40s 137 for 7 (20 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon Over 40s 138 for 0 (19.2 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon Over 40s won by 10 wickets
Kevin’s network expanded further, resulting in a new fixture for the Over 40s, and definitely one to be repeated. Despite being minutes down the road this was the first time a Stoke senior side had visited West End Esher since 2006, (and before that 1993 in our last season in the Wey Valley League.)
A break from the normal suite of long format and T20 matches saw a cross section of the entire membership assemble at HQ for the second edition of the 6-a-side tournament expertly run by Toby Tarrant and Tom Frost. Thanks to all those who came to support, run the bar and help with all the other tasks to ensure such a successful event.
Wednesday 1st June 2022
Friendly
Whiteley Village Over 40s 126 for 7 (20 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon Over 40s 129 for 1 (13.2 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon Over 40s won by 9 wickets
Beneath 1st XI level there haven’t been many wins recently so the Over 40s did their bit to address the situation with a great win at Whiteley Village who were superb hosts as ever.
Sunday 8th May 2022
Friendly
Battersea Eagles 263 for 7 (40 overs)
Stoke D’Abernon 226 for 8 (40 overs)
Battersea Eagles won by 37 runs
With the need to prioritise numbers for the Saturday selection this one happened late; thanks first and foremost to the ground staff for recycling a pitch that played superbly; to those who could only play Sunday being patient, others helping make the side Saturday night, the opposition hanging on for us when they could have gone elsewhere and for having some manpower on standby for us to complete our XI if needed.
Having taken the field with more players than almost anyone, all-time Club leading run scorer Ali Mac could probably put together multiple XIs to be greater than the sides submitted by other in this series.
So with the season upon us and the need for assistance from everyone with the off-field jobs as much as playing appearances, Ali has penned this…
