Edward Hemsted (10 October 1846 — 12 March 1884) was an English first-class cricketer.
The son of Tobias Hemsted, a surgeon from Newbury, he was born in October 1846 at Whitchurch, Hampshire.
Hemsted made his debut in first-class cricket for the Gentlemen of Kent against the Gentlemen of Marylebone Cricket Club at Canterbury in 1863.
[1] From 1866 to 1869, he played first-class cricket for Hampshire on seven occasions.
His efforts were notable for helping Hampshire to just their second victory in first-class cricket.