Having had the match against Hampton Wick Royals rained off on Sunday, the under 15s were back in league action against Old Rutlishians on Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd May.   Still short of a number of first choice players due to injury, illness and school commitments, the team again included two under 13 players.  Batting first, Esher set a blistering run rate, with Tom McClean scoring an unbeaten 60 off just 9 overs. (Mid Surrey League rules requre batsmen retire at 60). 

Stefan Ullrich and Jack McClean kept the scoreboard moving along with knocks of 31 and 28 respectively before Chris Parrish arrived at the crease.  In typical fashion Chris scored a rapid 60 not out before also retiring.  Some suspect running between the wickets resulted in the late loss of wickets, with Esher reaching a massive 240 for 6 off their allotted 24 overs.

After a brief shower delayed the start of the second innings, the Old Ruts openers took to the crease, with the Esher fielders not enjoying the cold weather in the field.  Old Ruts found runs hard to come by, averaging just 3 per over in the first 10 overs.  Four wickets also fell early in the innings.  The fifth wicket partnership steadied the ship, aided by a three dropped catches - the Esher fielders blaming cold hands.  Old Ruts batted through their 24 overs reaching a final total of 118 for 6 - a very comfortable 122 run victory for Esher.  The pick of the bowlers was again Thomas Burnett, with figures of 4 overs, 2 maidens and 2 wickets for just 7 runs.  Cameron Walker also captured 2 wickets after the winter rustiness had worn off!

The victory leaves Esher joint top of the Mid Surrey Under 15 league.