TODAY IS:

Forest Row, in partnership with Douche, entertained Mayfield. After a very brief shower, Row won the toss and elected to bowl. The decision, which was immediately rewarded after a quick field change, Britt going to silly mid on & taking an easy catch off Murray Divall to dismiss Bransby (0). That proved to be the only success of the innings, as other catches were spilled and decisions going against. Sambrook and Robertson in particular asserted their authority. Robertson the more assured was first to reach three figures. Sambrook just made before tea, as Mayfield compiled a monumental 242-1. Robertson 121, Sambrook 102 – both unbeaten.

In reply, Mayfield’s attack exploited the now marked and dry wickets, Hancock having Rowe (1) caught, miss timing a drive. Dee (14) was brilliantly run out, with Britt holding on at the other end. Neil Divall (6), then Gaunt (12) came and went. Crucially, when Britt (43) found fine leg pulling, Row’s chances of saving the game looked bleak. Cameos from MJ Keeler (24), then Murray Divall (20) gave some entertainment. When it came down to two balls left to keep out and two wickets remaining. Divall, then Ward missed straight deliveries to hand Mayfield victory on a silver platter.

Scores: Mayfield 242-1 (42) Robertson 121*, Sambrook 102* M Divall 8-2-30-1

Forest Row 152 (38) Britt 43, Keeler 24, M Divall 20 Laurence 2-0-14-2, Cole 4-0-27-2