Reports on the formation of a Cricket club by Kingston & Surbiton Y.M.C.A. in the Summer
of 1886 as an offshoot to the football club.

Report of the formation of the club in Kingston & Surbiton News dated 29th May 1986

A cricket club has been formed in connection with the Kingston & Surbiton Y.M.C.A. About 25 members have already been enrolled, and any wishing to join should send their names to Mr. Harrison J. Briscoe, Hollywood, Fassett-road, who is the honorary secretary. Full particulars can also be obtained from the Y.M.C.A rooms, Union-street, Kingston. The club plays a match with Spring Grove C.C next Wednesday. See report in original format.

Sample report of one of Kingston & Surbiton YMCA's Cricket matches v Surbiton Park from Surrey Comet dated 19 June 1986
and played 12 June 1886.

KINGSTON AND SURBITON Y.M.C.A. V. SURBITON PARK-Played in Bushey-park on Saturday, the Y.M.C.A. winning by 99 runs on the first innings. Score:- Y.M.C.A. : H. J. Briscoe 10, C. Knapp 4, E. Salisbury 1, G. W. Jones 33, F. Pittam 5, E. W. Stringer 0, P. Salisbury 26, G. Peck 20, A.Walmsley 0, R. Ransley 1, G. Bristow 1 (not out), Extras 14-Total 115. Surbiton Park : J. Mott 0, 2 (not out) W. Bond 2, 0; W. Mott 0, 0; L:Bennett 6, 4 (not out) ; A. Stuart 0, A. Burton 2, 2; G. White 2, W. Chamberlain 0, S. Murrells; 0, G. Thorogood 2, A. Garwood 0, Extras 0, 2-Totals 16, and 10 for three wickets. See report in original format.