It was another successful year for the club, for both league and social cricket. Thanks to all those who were able to attend, and congratulations to the award winners. There are photos of some of those recognised here.
Here is the full list of award winners for the 2023 season
1st XI
Batter: Rich Nicol (2 fifties. 383 runs @ 27.4)
Bowler: Ian Mclean (17 wickets @ 23.6)
Allrounder: Miles Richardson (2 hundreds and 4 fifties. 675 runs @ 67.5. One five-for. 22 wickets @ 16.6)
Captain's Performance: Lewis Hickford 106 vs Gravesend
2nd XI
Batter: Werner Laubscher (2 fifties. 332 runs @ 47.4)
Bowler: Jack Cook (21 wickets @ 12.6)
Allrounder: Ben Newmarch (12 wickets @ 19.2. 72 runs)
Captain's Performance: Chris Bryant 61* vs LESSA
3rd XI
Batter: Nathan Faulkes (4 fifties. 362 runs @ 90.5)
Bowler: Tom Bray (1 five-for. 29 wickets @ 12.3)
Allrounder: Ashley Ulph (3 fifties. 279 runs @ 39.9. 10 catches and 3 stumpings)
Captain's Performance: Ben Clarke 5/20 vs New Ash Green to effectively secure promotion
4th XI
Batter: Ata Siddiqui (1 fifty. 143 runs @ 28.6)
Bowler: Adam Smith (9 wickets @ 9.1)
Allrounder: Harry Allen (93 runs @ 31. 9 wickets @ 26.3)
Captain's Performance: Noah Hutchinson for consistent contributions through the season
Sunday XI
Batter: Reece Merenda (2 fifties. 182 runs @ 30.3)
Bowler: Matt Ellis (9 wickets @ 23.4)
Allrounder: Ian Mclean (2 fifties. 155 runs @ 38.8. 24 overs at 2.5 rpo. 3 wickets)
Captain's Performance: Ben Newmarch for a great bowling spell against champions Smarden
Friendly XI
Batter: Gary Jackson (4 fifties. 439 runs @ 29.3)
Bowler: Mick Boreham (20 wickets @ 14.4)
Allrounder: Abhay Chimmalgi (1 fifty. 148 runs @ 24.7. 1 five-for. 11 wickets @ 23.4)
Captain's Performance: Neil Thompstone back to back unbeaten centuries vs Southborough and Ightham
Mosquito Cup for breakthrough U18 player: Abhay Chimmalgi
Volunteers Cup: Adam Lowing
President's Cup for outstanding contribution: Mark Knox