13/04/2026
Match Report vs Surrey
Matchday 3 saw us welcome Surrey to Racks for a full day of fixtures.
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Seniors
The Seniors kicked off the day knowing a win was crucial after two defeats.
They narrowly lost the first two sets (both 6–5) to trail 12–10 at the break, leaving work to do in the second half.
The response was outstanding. Berkshire dominated the next two sets 9–2, 9–2 — including an incredible run of 11 consecutive frames — to secure a convincing 28–16 victory.
Top performers:
• Dylan & Fergie – 4/4
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Masters
Fresh from their National KO Cup success, the Masters started strongly, racing into a 3–1 lead.
Surrey responded well, winning four straight frames to go 5–3 ahead. Berkshire then swung momentum back, taking the next three to lead 6–5, but Surrey claimed the final frame to end in a 6–6 draw.
Top performer:
• JT – 3/4
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A Team
A blockbuster top-of-the-table clash against a strengthened Surrey A side.
The recent National KO Cup winners took the first two sets (6–5, 7–4) to lead 13–9 at the break. Despite dropping the third set, they edged ahead 17–16 going into the final set.
A strong start to the last set saw them lead 21–17, but Surrey fought back, and Berkshire could only win one of the final six frames, resulting in a 22–22 draw.
Top performers:
• Dylan & Charlie – 3/4
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B Team
After losing the opening two frames, the B team produced a superb run, winning 15 of the next 20 frames to take a commanding 15–7 lead at the break.
Although Surrey edged the third set 6–5, Berkshire remained in control and closed out the match 26–18.
Top performers:
• Vid – 4/4
• 3/4: Cogs, Sukh, Stu, Ian & Kev
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C Team
A tough day for the C team, who lost the first set 8–3.
They responded well to take the next set 6–5, narrowing the gap to 13–9 at half-time. However, the second half proved difficult, and the match ended in a 32–12 defeat.
Top performer:
• Joel – 3/4
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Ladies
The Ladies, who were missing a few players, lost the first set 8–3 and went into the break 15–7 down.
A strong second-half performance saw them win both sets 7–4, 7–4, but they narrowly lost 23–21.
Top performers:
• Grace & Maria – 3/4
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Under 23s
Looking to kickstart their season, the U23s found themselves 9–6 down after Surrey took the first three sets 3–2.
Surrey extended their lead to 10–6, but Berkshire mounted a great comeback, winning the final four frames to secure a 10–10 draw.
Top performers:
• Charlie & Sam – 3/4
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Juniors
The Juniors competed well throughout but couldn’t quite close the gap on Surrey.
Encouragingly, every player won at least one frame, showing clear progress match by match. Surrey took the match 21–15.
Top performers:
• Callum – 4/4
• Vinnie, Jaden & Will – 2/4
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Overall Results
• A Team: Draw 22–22
• B Team: Won 26–18
• C Team: Lost 32–12
• Seniors: Won 28–16
• Ladies: Lost 23–21
• Masters: Draw 6–6
• U23s: Draw 10–10
• Juniors: Lost 21–15
