The 2009 season is over, though you wouldn't have thought so given the sunny weather that extended the summer into October. The cold nights are a clue that we cricket addicts must get our fix from overseas 50 over and Twenty20 tournaments until England go to South Africa next month.

The final game of the season was a memorable affair despite there being nothing in it for either Elstead or visitors, Grayshott. On a glorious late summer afternoon Grayshott amassed a reasonable 194 from 46 overs. The pick of the bowlers was young James Berry with 3 for 19 from 7 overs.

Elstead's reply started in solid fashion until Gary Sewell fell for 31. A useful knock from Josh Berry saw the target creep within reach but a flurry of wickets saw hearts in mouths for a sizeable band of spectators. Opener, Sam Egan, was still there and together with vice-captain, Morgan Pearse, steadied the ship. Morg's fine innings of 30 included a couple of mighty blows to the boundary while Sam steadily accumulated his way to his first ever 50. This has been something of a Holy Grail for Sam and it was wonderful to see his joy at finally get there.

However, when he and Morgan fell with a handful of runs still required and just the last pair of James Berry and Darren Boxall at the crease the odds suddenly favoured Grayshott. Down to the last over with four required to win. A dot ball followed by a push for a quick single from James brought Darren onto strike. He played and missed at a couple and the tension was building. Bat on ball to the fifth ball resulted in a hairy two runs as the pair scuttled up and down the pitch. One to win off the last ball! Darren, I'm convinced just closed his eyes and swung. Whatever, the ball flew off the edge of his bat and down to the boundary for four.

A great game, played in a good spirit, with both sides giving lots of players a bowl and everybody getting a bat. Fifty, too, at last, for Sam Egan! What a terrific way to end the season!

Now who'll win the end-of-season awards? That'll have to wait for the club's annual dinner in November. So, watch this space next month.