A powerful batting display from Mitcham 1s took them to victory on the opening day of the season. A composed 91 from Shreyash Patel, was the pick of the batters. Waqar Ahmed, promoted from the 2s after 700+ runs last season made 44 before a sharp stumping. Raheel Shafiq went for 37 to a close LBW decision.

The opponents were in trouble from the start as the opening bowlers took early wickets. Faheem Jan ended with 3-9, and Hassan Khan took 2-4 on debut.

The 2s were beaten chasing 112 at Godalming. They fell 10 runs short of their target. The 3s won a thriller at Nursery Road, making their 103 target 9 down.