11th May v Weald (A) A new season for the 2nd XI started at the picturesque ground of Weald on Saturday. It was a beautiful afternoon and spirits were high when we won the toss and chose to field. The groundsman had done a great job to produce a straw-coloured seck, but Dave the stand-in … More 2nd XI match reports – May 2024

6th August v Farningham (A) CONCEDED 12th August v Four Elms Our return fixture against Four Elms started inauspiciously. A quick lunchtime shower meant Amir and Omar had to bowl with a greasy bar of soap for the first few overs. That and a 30mph crosswind. This made everything rather tricky for us for a … More 2nd XI match reports – August/September 2023

1st July v Eynsford (H) Eynsford was always going to be a useful outfit. Considered one of Speldhurst’s (many) bogey teams, AND top of the league. After a perfect June, could we start July in a similar fashion? The pitch was green and spongy, making it one of the easier decisions to bowl after winning … More 2nd XI match reports – July 2023

Farningham 2nd XI (H) 3rd June 2023 The opposition: Farningham. Position: top of the league. A very long day in the sun threatened. It all started in typically organised fashion, as the captain realised that his wicketkeeping gloves were halfway to Four Elms in the boot of Muddy’s car. After obliterating the landspeed record on … More 2nd XI match reports – June 2023