Ashtead U13 win local derby against Leatherhead

Leatherhead won the toss and put Ashtead in to bat in this 20 over Mid Surrey League fixture at Headley. Ashtead scored 105 for 6 and Leatherhead scored 54 all out in reply. Leatherhead had an impressive bowling line up restricting most of our higher order batsmen to single figures. Sam Conlan, batting at number 5 top scored with 25 not out and the run rate accelerated with Ishan Nathan coming to the crease and scoring 17 off 8 balls to help push the score towards 105, a good total on pitch that can be difficult to score on. The match had a great derby atmosphere with plenty of friendly and enthusiastic banter. Ashtead’s ‘hokey-cokey’ warm up at the start of the 2nd innings amused the home supporters, demonstrating the fun spirit within the team and was nearly as intimidating as a New Zealand, All Blacks rugby haka?

Ashtead’s bowling and fielding effectively won the game. Opener Ned Hussey bossed his 3 overs, taking 2 wickets for 4 runs in 3 overs. Charlie Miers took 2 wickets for 3 runs, Sam Conlan 2 wickets for 9, Aidan Bennett 1 wicket for 4, Dan Geddes 1 for 12 and Josh Lyons 1 for 6. Ambar Vishnoi bowled an excellent 2 maidens and was unlucky not to grab a wicket. Only 3 extras were given away during the innings – our best bowling figures for a while. Our fielding was on top form with the boys chasing down what looked like certain 4’s with diving stops on the boundary by Jake Bartholomew, a direct hit run out by Charlie Miers, powerful stops by Dan Geddes fielding close in and a spectacular one handed catch by Josh Lyons. Daniel Fisher was imposing behind the stumps with some great diving stops. Captain Kishan Patel managed the match well and gave everyone a bowl. Man of the match was Sam Conlan.

Thank you to all the parents who helped out and for getting the boys there for a 6.15pm start.

Andy F