This week we start off with the great news that the Under 9s have reached the final of the West Surrey Cup. Ascot played Walton in the semi-final. After winning the toss they elected to field and some great bowling and fielding restricted Walton to 237 for 12. Ascot then batted sensibly to reach 291 for 1 and they will be playing the final against Horsley & Send this Sunday at Horsley & Send CC at 10am. All supporters are welcome!

Week 10 saw a tough start for the senior teams in the second half of the season.

The 1s played Thatcham Town. Thatcham won the toss and elected to field. Ascot’s innings was built around James Wensley’s 55 and Andy Murray’s 45 as they made 190 for 9 off 52 overs. Thatcham found batting easier though and won comfortably by 6 wickets. Ascot are tied in third place with Slough 2 and High Wycombe 2.

The 2s were at Boyne Hill 2s. Again Ascot lost the toss and were put into bat. Batting was again difficult and Ascot managed to reach 151 for 9 off 52 overs with Ian Martin top scoring with 33. Despite some good bowling, Boyne Hill won by 3 wickets with Don Pike holding the innings together with 50 not out with Ian Martin 3 for 29 and Henry Chapman 3 for 36 getting the best figures for Ascot. Ascot are now in third place swapping positions with Boyne Hill.

The 3s were away at Fleet 2s. Ascot won the toss and elected to bat reaching 220 for 9 off 50 overs declared. A good all round contribution saw Dan Corsini 55 not out, Murray Barter 39, Chris Harding 34 and Jack Lunghusen 30. Fleet held on for the draw in the end finishing on 150 for 8 – Mike Wyatt taking 3 for 20. Ascot remain in third place.

The 4s were at home to Kew 4s. Ascot won the toss and elected to field and Kew soon piled on the runs reaching 269 for 4 declared in 40 overs. Noble 78, Wilkie 74 and Hodgson 53 not out leading the way. Ascot held on for the draw with 216 for 9 thanks to contributions from Cameron Temple 70 and John Dunnet 52. Ascot are tied in 8th place.

Week 11 fixtures are:

1s v High Wycombe 2 (Away)

2s v Aldershot 2 (Home)

3s v Boyne Hill 3 (Home)

4s v Newbury 2 (Away)