SMCC SMS - The league season comes to a close

Welcome to the Streatham & Marlborough Sweep (SMS)

Well... we got there... the last weekly SMS of the season as the league games are completed. Unfortunately no promotions but also no relegations and more cricket played with more players than any season in our history. Decent achievement that. The SMS will be back sporadically when information needs passing on and friendly cricket will still be happening over the next three weeks for those not quite ready to hang the boots up just yet.

Thanks to all for reading these missives and I hope they have provided some useful bits every now and again. Till next time...

Senior Roundup

Vinay Patel took a hat-trick in a fantastic spell of bowling to help the M(K)5s avoid the drop in a relegation battle with Bexleyheath. Having put Bexleyheath in the field tight bowling restricted them before Vinay, who ended with game with 9-2-17-5, ripped through the middle and lower order. Jamie Fryer also took 6.4-3-5-3 as Bexleyheath were dismissed for 126. Nerves were settled early and the chase proved comfortable, anchored home by Robin Pharoah (53*). The M6s pushed the eventual champions, Sidcup, all the way by also convincingly beating Bexleyheath by eight wickets. Fraser Knapp taking 8-2-27-4 and Baqa Haider (56). Baqa passing 1000 runs for the season in that innings - a mighty achievement.

There were losses elsewhere in the league but all sides remain safely mid-table. As a quick run through: M1s lost to Old Whitgiftians by 77 runs, M2s lost to Woking & Horsell by 47 runs, M3s lost to Banstead by 3 wickets, M4s lost to Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian by 39 runs (Alex Berry 8-0-31-4, Billy Dale 53) and M(S)5s lost to Old Wimbledonians by 5 wickets.

In the friendlies, the W1s beat Hampstead by 8 wickets, the Sunday M1s beat Eynsford by 4 wickets, the Sunday M2s won by 4 wickets (Yatmund Christiansen 60, Billy Dale 73*) and the Midweek XI lost by 6 wickets to Battersea Eagles.

To round up final league positions:

W1s 2nd / 7 (an excellent achievement having been promoted last season)
M1s 4th / 10
M2s 7th / 10
M3s 3rd / 10
M4s 6th / 10
M(S)5s 5th / 10
M(K)5s 8th / 9
M6s 2nd / 9

Full m atch reports are available on the Facebook Group (where available)

The Fantasy SMCC Cricket League went down to the wire but John Ormesher was able to retain his narrow lead and take the title. Well done John! He narrowly beat Raph Prendergast with Humphrey Craven in third.

Week 18 MVP was Vinay Patel with an excellent 9-2-17-5 in the Men's Kent 5s victory against Bexleyheath. Well done Vinay!

Over the season, Sahib Singh (783 points) was the top batter, Shaf Malik (872) the top bowler, Neneto Davis (778) the top allrounder and David Parker (622) the top keeper.

Club Dinner & Dance - 16 October - Save the Date

Further details to be announced soon but this event is open to all members and guests. It's a great night containing senior awards, great food and lots of fun!

Playing Survey

As we reach the end of the 2021 season Surrey Cricket Foundation is working with the senior leagues across Surrey to understand the views of players across the county via a Players Survey. Please use the link below to complete the survey and you will be entered into a prize draw with some great prizes on offer (£200 voucher at AJ Fordham Sports, £100 voucher or the Kia Oval shop, 4 tickets to a T20 in 2022):

SURREY PLAYERS SURVEY 2021

Please take the time to share your views on the cricket you would like to play so Surrey and the leagues can ensure they continue to meet your needs.

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