Robert Eures (dates of birth and death unknown) was a noted English cricketer of the mid-18th century. He came from Bexley in Kent, and played for both Bexley and Kent, as well as for England. A top-class player, he made numerous appearances in important matches, both eleven-a-side and single wicket. Eures is known to have been a good batsman, and he was frequently involved in single wicket events which were very popular during his career, attracting high stakes.
On 23 June 1746, Kent and Surrey were scheduled to play on the Artillery Ground. Kent's team consisted entirely of players from Bromley, Bexley, and Sevenoaks; these included Robert Colchin, George Kipps, John Bowra, James Bryant, John Bryant, and Robert Eures.
Eures is then recorded in the Daily Advertiser on 31 August 1747 playing for Kent against England at the Artillery Ground. The match involved numerous leading players of the time.
In 1749 Eures played for a very strong England team against Surrey, which was the leading county team that season.
In 1752, Eures was named as one of the three principal players when the famous Dartford Cricket Club issued a challenge to "the rest of England". Dartford's challenge was that with William Hodsoll, John Bryant, Robert Eures, and "eight players from the parish of Dartford", it could take on and defeat any eleven players from the rest of England. The match was due to be played on 29 July 1752 at Dartford Brent, but no result has been found.
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