Game 13 against Surrey at East Molesey

The final game on this VOSCA tour of England was against Surrey at East Molesey Cricket Club on 30 June. The Australian team had played a game against England on this ground at the end of June. It is not just a good ground on which to play cricket but as it is also close to the Thames so it is a good place to go for a walk.

After taking their bags into the Changing Rooms a number of the players from both teams went out to inspect the pitch and discuss the prospects for the match.

Meanwhile Karen, Nola and Lyn chose their initial position to watch the game.

Members of both teams posed for the pre-match photo and then the match began.

The sun came out and Surrey batted first. Gordon Cowling and Robin opened the bowling and, as usual, bowled tightly making it difficult for the batsmen to score runs. However the out-field was quick and the small boundaries meant that when a batsman did get the ball away it often went for four runs. Gordon got two wickets during his eight wicket spell while Robin was unlucky not to also pick up wickets although he did bowl two maidens during his eight overs. Graeme Cook and Greg Watsford each took one wicket and David Green was again successful with three wickets. At the end of the innings Surrey had scored 220 runs with the loss of seven wickets. In reply Victoria could only manage 175 runs losing six wickets in the process. Dick Stumbles again batted well retiring after making 53 runs.

It was a convincing victory to Surrey but once again the match had been played in good spirit and the players enjoyed the game.