St George’s Rec has not been kind to Park Hill over the years. Whether it be standing helplessly watching the Jiggernaut pile on the runs or being served the dubious delicacy of egg pastries for tea whilst receiving a shellacking off Ali, it’s not been a happy hunting ground. But confidence was high when taking… Continue reading The Tortoise Succumbs to the Hare
Park Hill’s season belatedly got underway at the third attempt in somewhat farcical circumstances. Upon arrival at the ground, the wicket, which was greener than Oscar the Grouch on St Patrick’s Day, was being prepared with a strimmer and didn’t look like it had seen a roller in years. In addition, the changing rooms and… Continue reading Match Report – Mallu CC v Park Hill – Saturday 13 May 2023
Looking for reasons to join the greatest club in Epsom and Ewell? Here are some that may persuade you! Improve your cricket skills: Our team offers regular training sessions to help you improve your technique and strategy, no matter what your skill level is. Make new friends: Joining our team is a great way to… Continue reading 10 Reasons to join Park Hill
This Sunday the happy Hill were back at home against Wimbledon United. The day looked like it was going to be a good one when all the tasks like boundary markers and bins were done at least half an hour before the start. Things started to turn as soon as we got closer to the… Continue reading Sunday Match Report 02/08 – Symo, Villain to sort of a Hero
So Sunday cricket is back! Yes it's very different in this new COVID world but at the same time it's very much the same. Our first opponents back were Bank of England. Normally we have the pleasure of playing at their ground but it was our turn to host for once. Returning skipper Dan was… Continue reading Sun Match Report 19/7 – Return of Wafatunga
This week we travelled to 3rd placed Spelthorne knowing a win would secure promotion to the high flying division 1! Symo taking a particular interest knowing a role in div 1 waited for him….umpiring ! Knowing we had a strong team the plan was to bat first, pile on the runs and then bowl tight… Continue reading Saturday XI Vs Spelthorne Away – Cricket in Epsom and Ewell
This week we found ourselves playing our last home game of the season – firstly big thank you to Clare and Simon for doing teas all season – they have been great and are very much appreciated. Looking at the team we had out, the slightly damp pitch (with the forecast looking better as the… Continue reading Saturday XI Vs Ploughmans – Cricket in Epsom and Ewell
Hillians As you all had ball-by-ball coverage (well near enough) from Chris K, I can keep it relatively short. Thanks Chris – the whatsapp updates are much appreciated mate. Sunday saw us taking on Old Wimbledonians - a team we hadn't played before. With a couple players running late and my inclination to… Continue reading Sunday XI Vs Old Wimbledonians Away – Cricket in Epsom and Ewell
With us sitting top of the league we now had an away game against Croydon of India, one of the only 2 teams to have beaten us this season. With some suspect weather forecast, my usual thinking of bat first was challenged. With a couple of players running a bit late and our strength… Continue reading Saturday XI Vs Croydon of India Home – Cricket in Epsom and Ewell
So this week we faced an away game at home if that makes sense. I won yet another toss and chose to bat. As David and Bhups strode to the crease there was a light rain shower above but in the interest of playing myself and their skipped decided to start anyway! … Continue reading Saturday XI Vs London Welsh Away – Cricket in Epsom and Ewell
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