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Leatherhead Fall Just Short in a 634‑Run Season Finale Firework Show

If you’re going to end a season, you might as well do it with a match so chaotic, so high‑scoring, and so gloriously bonkers that even the scorers needed a lie‑down afterwards. Fresh from a week of SATs triumphs — well done, brains of Leatherhead — the girls swapped pencils for pads and arrived at Horsley’s Twin Peaks ground, where the boundaries were roughly the size of a small patio.

The batters took one look and started grinning like they’d found the cheat codes.

Horsley Bat First – And Immediately Discover the Joy of Tiny Boundaries

Inserted to bat, Horsley wasted no time. With a lightning outfield, boundaries the length of a shoebox, and a helpful drizzle of wides and extras, the home side rocketed out of the blocks.

But Leatherhead’s bowlers didn’t roll over.

• Charlotte was magnificent — calm, composed, and clinical — taking 2 crucial wickets for just 13 runs.

• Emilia and Ellie chipped in with important breakthroughs.

• Harriet bounced back beautifully in her second over.

• Elsie continued her upward technical trajectory with excellent consistency.

Even so, Horsley’s total ballooned to 328, which is… a lot. But on this ground, it wasn’t quite the Everest it looked on paper.

Leatherhead’s Chase – Fireworks, Fun, and a Whole Lot of Boundaries

The reply began with real purpose. Elsie and Zadie opened with sharp calling, smart running, and exactly the kind of partnership cricket coaches dream about.

Then came the moment the parents will still be talking about at Christmas.

Emilia went absolutely nuclear.

Seven boundaries. Two sixes. Thirty‑two runs of pure, joyful mayhem. She was eventually stopped only by a Horsley fielder pulling off a worldie of a catch — the kind that makes you briefly consider applauding the opposition.

With the rate climbing, Mia (11)* and Lottie (13)* took over, batting with grit, calm heads, and a lovely late flurry of boundaries. Horsley’s bowlers wobbled under pressure, donating 40 extras, including 35 wides, which is… generous.

Leatherhead finished on 306, just 22 runs shy, after a chase full of heart, hustle, and entertainment.

A Season to Celebrate — And a Few Friendly Targets for Next Year

This match wrapped up a brilliant week of academic and sporting success, and the girls should be incredibly proud. They’ve grown, learned, laughed, and produced some unforgettable cricket.

And now, with the friendliest wink imaginable…

Next season, we’ll gently nudge a few standards upwards — fewer freebies with the ball, sharper focus in the field, and a touch more consistency with the bat. Nothing scary, nothing heavy — just the natural next step for a team that’s ready to level up.

And perhaps the nicest takeaway from today is a reminder of how brilliant this group can be when everyone pulls together. They already show great team spirit so often, and with just a little more of that shared energy — supporting each other, staying switched on, and playing as one — they’ll keep growing into an even stronger, tighter squad.

Final Word

A 634‑run thriller. A heroic chase. A squad full of talent, character, and promise.

Now it’s time for summer training — in the back garden, on the beach, or anywhere with enough space to swing a bat without hitting a sibling.