On a glorious afternoon somewhere near Dorking, the mighty Hill produced a performance of such ruthlessness that local safeguarding officers may briefly have considered intervening. Batting first, Park Hill amassed an imposing 250 for 9 from their 40 overs, built around a magnificent 99 from E Ransom. It was an innings of elegance, timing and… Continue reading 09/05/26 – “Ransom Falls One Short as Park Hill Declare War on Youth” – Park Hill vs T20 Community (Away– League Match)
The first moment of note for the 2026 season was the realisation of Srivastava’s New Year’s Resolution: first man at the scene and 15 minutes before the meet time – please do not adjust your screens! Donald Trump’s foreign policy had put paid to his plans to head over to the Middle East on business;… Continue reading 02/05/26 – “Put the Game to Bed(dington) – Unfortunate Abandonment Outcome Favours Village” – Park Hill vs Beddington Village (Away– League Match)
A faultless season reached it denouement with the division’s first and second placed sides competing for cup glory. Hill boasted a 2-0 lead going into the game, owing to their previous victory and ensuing title win. In a one-off, winner takes all clash at the home of cricket, would Sutton exact their revenge? The visitors… Continue reading 06/09/25 – Park Hill vs Sutton 5s (Division 4 Cup Final) “Sutton For Punishment – Late Drama Sees Grandstand Finish”
Forget the invincible Arsenal squad of 2003-2004 (or AFC Ewell 2024/2025 for that matter!), Hill found themselves one victory away from masterminding an unbeaten league campaign. With two abandoned games the only blots of note on their unblemished copybook, the quintessential surroundings at Horsley and Send CC provided the perfect location to end the league… Continue reading 16/08/25 – “Birthday Boy Centurion Sees Off Send” – Park Hill vs Horsley & Send 2s (Away– League Match)
After a season of cat and mouse-based pursuit, a victory for Hill against all-conquering Sutton would cement the league title. One could be forgiven for thinking that a cagey affair would ensue, with so much on the line. Another interesting angle on the day was provided by stand-in umpire Mark Goldsmith – a man with… Continue reading 09/08/25 – “Sutton Dressed As Lamb – Hill Wrap Up Title With Dominant Display” – Park Hill CC vs Sutton 5th XI (Home– League Match)
With the game taking place at the aptly named Forest Green CC, Chipperton opted to have a bat on the verdant deck. Two relatively one-sided Ruxley affairs in recent weeks that featured chasing modest totals meant Hill were overdue a bat in the first innings. Few could have predicted that what transpired in the borderlands… Continue reading 02/08/25 – “The Thrill Of The Chase” – Park Hill CC vs Capel 3s (Away – League Match)
A youthful Hill side hosted the team who had arguably provided this season’s sternest examination to date. Five colts, including league debuts for two Spellings, featured in the team as the Surrey Downs League continues to allow Hill to blood youngsters! The Oxted skipper won the toss and elected to bat, once again removing the… Continue reading 27/07/25 – “Limp Oxted Batting Display Sees Hill Prevail” – Park Hill vs Oxted & Limpsfield 4s (League Match)
Salfords' triumph over Sutton last time out was arguably the surprise result of the season thus far. Whilst it improved Hill's status as title challengers, it was essential that they did not rest on their laurels, as the match would not be settled on league positions alone! Another warm week meant that the pitch wouldn't… Continue reading 12/07/25 – “Salford Slump To 10 Wicket Loss” – Park Hill CC vs Salford 3s
Nominally designated as a 'home' game for Leatherhead, the leafy village of Holmbury St Martin lies a mere 10 miles from Leatherhead! The sign for the ground was neatly camouflaged on the hairpin bend that climbed at a 45° incline. The steep ascent ought to have been accompanied by the Jurassic Park theme, as Hill's… Continue reading 05/07/25 – “Hill’s Holmbury Odyssey” – Park Hill CC vs Leatherhead 4s (League Match)
It was a toss that neither captain particularly wanted to win; it would be far easier to break the news to unruly teammates that they would need to toil in the sun if choice was removed from the matter. Having won the toss, Chipperton elected to insert the opposition with the hope of making early… Continue reading 28/06/25 – “Horsley Return to Send – er… Empty Handed” – Park Hill CC vs Horsley & Send 3s (League Match)
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