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Bearsted Cricket Club believe they could be the oldest club in the country to be playing at their original home as they celebrate their 275th anniversary. The club have been based at Bearsted Green since their formation in 1749, and that was the venue for two special matches as anniversary celebrations continued. They hosted Surrey outfit Ripley, who are celebrating the same milestone. Bearsted won an exciting game by one wicket after dismissing their opponents for 173. Two days later they welcomed the MCC to the village. The visitors won by 53 runs, posting 170 before bowling out Bearsted for…

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