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SHOWCASE MATCH: Oxfordshire Men V Surrey Men 26th May 2025
20/05/2025Get ready for a thrilling day of cricket as Oxfordshire Men go head-to-head against Surrey Men in an exciting showcase match at Thame Town Cricket Club! This highly anticipated fixture promises top-level competition, dramatic moments, and an electric atmosphere that you won’t want to miss. 🏏 Match Details:📅 Date: Monday, 26th May⏰ Time: 2 PM Start📍 Location: Thame Town Cricket Club🎟 Entry: FREE for all spectators! This match will bring together talented players from both counties, showcasing their skills and high-intensity cricket. Whether you’re a dedicated follower of the sport or simply looking for a great way to spend your afternoon, this clash is set to deliver unmissable action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Why You Should Attend:✅ Experience top-level county cricket in a fantastic setting✅ Witness an exciting battle between two strong squads✅ Enjoy a great day out with friends and family – completely free!✅ Support your local team and get behind the players Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your passion for the game! This promises to be a highlight for the season – a showcase of the sport and an opportunity to see local talent competing at a high standard. Spread the Word!Join the conversation and build up the excitement ahead of the big match. Share the news! Lets see as many of you as possible at Thame on the 26th! If you can't make it, make sure to stay updated with the live stream on Play Cricket. See Below: Live Score + Stream
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Wolvercote Retain U15 County Cup - U15 County Cup Finals Roundup
08/07/2025The U15 County Cup Finals Day on Sunday 6th July 2025 delivered a fantastic showcase of youth cricket, hosted at the beautiful grounds of St Edward’s School, to whom we extend our sincere thanks for their hospitality and support. The day saw four competitive teams—Wolvercote CC, Tiddington CC, Cropredy CC, and Langford CC—battle it out for county honours. Semi-Finals Wolvercote CC vs Tiddington CC Wolvercote CC secured a hard-fought win over Tiddington CC in the first semi-final. Batting first, Tiddington posted 129/7, with Daniel Tervet top scoring with 25 and Richard Barnes contributing 17*. In reply, Wolvercote CC chased down their target with contributions from captain Tom Bratby 27, Hugo du Plessis 25, Suleiman Ayyaz 27* and Max Lucking 18 to guide them into the final with a 4 wicket win. Langford CC vs Cropredy CC In the second semi-final, Cropredy CC powered to 114/7, boosted by Sam Dunning’s 47 and a Joe Swifts 15* in a rain reduced 15 over match. Langford CC fell short of the target, finishing on 30 all out with Vinupa Sirimanne and Samuel Coleman taking 3 wickets apiece. Final – Wolvercote CC vs Cropredy CC Wolvercote CC successfully defended their title with a 20-run win over Cropredy CC in the final. Batting first, they posted 135/6, led by Archie Ricks (48), Hugo du Plessis (31), and a valuable 20* from Max Lucking. Cropredy CC made a spirited attempt in reply but were restricted to 114/8 in their 20 overs. Henry Downes top-scored with 26. Wolvercote’s bowling attack was led by Harry Bewes and Frazer Ashton, who took two wickets each, supported by sharp fielding including key run outs from Tom Bratby and Archie Logue. A special thank you to St Edward’s School for generously hosting this year’s Finals Day. Their excellent facilities, warm welcome, and support made the event a memorable and enjoyable occasion for players, coaches, and families alike. Congratulations to all teams for an exciting day of cricket and to Wolvercote CC U15—the 2025 County Cup Champions who go onto represent Oxfordshire in the nationals
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Charlbury Win U13 Ron Maudsley - U13 Ron Maudsley Finals Day Roundup
08/07/2025The U13 Ron Maudsley Cup Finals Day on Sunday 6th July 2025 delivered a fantastic showcase of youth cricket, hosted at the beautiful grounds of St Edward’s School, to whom we extend our sincere thanks for their hospitality and support. The day saw four competitive teams—Charlbury CC, Thame Town CC, Goring on Thames CC, and Oxford CC—battle it out for county honours. Semi-Finals Charlbury CC vs Oxford CC Charlbury CC secured a hard-fought win over Oxford CC in the first semi-final. Batting first, Charlbury posted 117/7, with Samuel Jones anchoring the innings with 30* and Louis Harris-Bass contributing a crucial 26. In reply, Oxford CC fought back with solid efforts from Kitt Goss (15) and Jacob Rowland (16), but they were bowled out for 111. George Eaton starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets. Goring on Thames CC vs Thame Town CC In the second semi-final, Goring on Thames CC powered to 133/7, boosted by Elliott Rhind’s 25 and extras. Thame Town CC fell short of the revised 99-run target, finishing on 81/5 despite a resilient knock from Joshua Lowe (20*). Joshua Lowe also impressed with the ball earlier, claiming 3 wickets. Final – Charlbury CC vs Goring on Thames CC Charlbury CC clinched the Ron Maudsley Cup with a commanding victory in the final. Batting first, they amassed 141/7 thanks to an elegant 31 (retired) from Zachery Lewis and a quickfire 25 from Louis Harris-Bass. Despite a spirited reply, Goring on Thames were bowled out for 84. Louis Harris-Bass led the charge with the ball too, taking 4 wickets in a match-winning all-round performance. A special thank you to St Edward’s School for generously hosting this year’s Finals Day. Their excellent facilities, warm welcome, and support made the event a memorable and enjoyable occasion for players, coaches, and families alike. Congratulations to all teams for an exciting day of cricket and to Charlbury CC U13—the 2025 Ron Maudsley Cup Champions who go onto represent Oxfordshire in the nationals
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Team News - Oxfordshire Men 2nd XI v Wiltshire 3rd July 2025
02/07/2025Oxfordshire Cricket has named a 12-player squad for their Second XI fixture against Wiltshire on Thursday 3rd July 2025. The squad includes seven players who featured in the previous Second XI encounter against Berkshire, which ended with honours shared. Five new players have been added to complete the lineup, including 16-year-old Oliver Offwood, who is set to make his senior debut. He is joined by left-arm spinner Ben Lucking, also in line for his first senior appearance. Ethan Barksfield returns to the side for his first match of the season, having recently completed his A-Level examinations. George Baines and Henry Welch, who contributed to the First XI’s double victory over Bedfordshire on Sunday, are also included in the squad for this fixture. The Second XI plays a vital role in player development, providing a competitive platform that bridges the gap between the youth pathway and senior cricket. It offers emerging talent the opportunity to gain valuable experience and push for First XI selection. The first of two T20 matches is scheduled to begin at 11:00am. Forename Surname/Initial Playing Qualification Age as of 1st April Current Club in 2025 01/04/2025 Tahmid AHMED MA N/A 22 Weston-Super-Mare CC Oliver ARMSTRONG OH Age Group 20 Oxford Downs CC George BAINES GP Birth 20 Knowle and Dorridge CC Ethan BARKSFIELD EE Age Group 17 High Wycombe CC Gaarjuran GANAGABALAN Age Group 19 Reading CC Oliver OFFWOOD Age Group 16 Ickenham CC Ahmed KHAN A University 20 Dulwich CC Ben LUCKING BE N/A 23 Three Bridges CC Luke MASLEN LT Age Group 22 Oxford Downs CC Tristan ROSSOUW TO Age Group 19 Aston Rowant Rahul TANGIRALA R N/A 18 Three Bridges CC Henry WELCH HR Age Group 17 Oxford Downs CC Total All Ages (full squad) 233 Total Ages minus 3 Eldest (full squad) 168 Average Age Youngest 8 (full squad) 21.00
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Alfie Smethurst Joins Sussex Cricket Academy
27/06/2025Oxfordshire’s Alfie Smethurst Joins Sussex Cricket Academy Oxfordshire Cricket is proud to announce that 18-year-old left-arm finger spin bowler, Alfie Smethurst, has been recruited onto the Sussex County Cricket Club (Sussex CCC) Academy, marking an exciting milestone in his cricketing journey.Alfie’s association with Oxfordshire Cricket began as a pace bowler with the Under 10s age group, playing for Wessex and Saxons the following year. His transition to spin at Under-12 proved a pivotal moment in his development. That same year, Alfie earned his first county age group cricket selection as a spinner and played a key role in leading the Oxfordshire Under-12 squad to the prestigious Shrewsbury Festival title 2019.Progressing through the pathway system, Alfie has represented Oxfordshire right through to the Men’s 2nd XI. In 2020, he was identified as a high-potential player and joined the development programme at the time sought to act as a bridge between the Pathway and Boys Emerging Players Programme. Alife was recruited on to 2021-2022 Boys Emerging Players Programme. Alfie’s standout achievements include finishing as the leading wicket-taker at the 2022 ECB David English Bunbury Festival, claiming ten wickets while representing the South & West Under-15 side — a testament to his growing reputation at the national level. Since 2023, Alfie has played for Sussex Under-18s, taking advantage of the ECB dual registration system between Oxfordshire Cricket and Sussex CCC. This system allows talented players to access playing and developmental opportunities across both counties. Now officially part of the Sussex Cricket Academy, Alfie joins fellow Oxfordshire players Arthur Hanson and Julian Laird, further highlighting the success of Oxfordshire Cricket’s talent development system in producing players capable of progressing into Academy programmes.We congratulate Alfie on this significant step and look forward to seeing his continued growth as he takes on this exciting new challenge. Alfie has an exciting year ahead having recently signed with Brunswick Cricket Club for the 2025/26 Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association in Australia and will attend the International Cricket Programme. On the news of joining the Sussex Cricket Academy, Alfie said: “Obviously really chuffed with the news, it’s something I identified as a goal to reach in the last couple of years and to reach it brings a lot of happiness. Being able to bounce back after being injured all of last season and to have the backing of Keith Greenfield and Sussex gives me a lot of confidence when playing. My goal following the news is to try and get myself into the 2nd Xi and see where it goes from there. I’m also really appreciative of the people who have supported me to this point like Barnesy who has coached me for a long while, but especially Rupert as he’s been there to help me out with my game at pretty much every step of my journey since joining Oxfordshire and having someone there who knows your game is really good especially when i’m feeling out of form.”Matthew Barnes – Performance Director at Oxfordshire Cricket said: "Alfie has progressed through every stage of our talent development system, and his journey has been marked by both significant highs and challenging setbacks. On an individual level, he has represented the South & West in Regional Cricket at Under-15s, and has also played key roles in teams that have won County Age Group festivals. Like many young athletes, Alfie has also faced adversity, most notably a thumb injury that unfortunately ruled him out of a large part of the 2024 season, as well as the wider disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. I have been fortunate to have worked closely with Alfie at various stages of his development, initially as his coach in the Under-12 and Under-13 County Age Groups, and later via the Boys Emerging Players Programme when we made the decision to invest our time, resources, and support into his development. Now, it’s incredibly rewarding that he has earned selection onto Sussex Cricket Academy, through our partnership with Sussex County Cricket Club. Alfie, his family, and all those who have supported him over the years should be immensely proud of his Academy selection which is richly deserved. On behalf of everyone at Oxfordshire Cricket, I extend our congratulations and wish him every success with the opportunities that lie ahead. Once Alfie completes his academic commitments, he can look forward to the season ahead with Sussex and our Oxfordshire Men’s team, before embarking on life’s next chapter in Australia.” Keith Greenfield - Director of Pathways and Cricket Partnerships at Sussex Cricket said:“Alfie has continued to improve his all round skills added to his clear quality of his Left arm spin and he deserves his chance over the next period to see how far he can push himself and progress in the game and we look forward to helping try to fulfill his potential”
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Team News - Oxfordshire Women V Suffolk Women 29th June 2025
27/06/2025Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce the 12-player squad selected to face Suffolk in the Vitality Women’s T20 Blast Division 2 South fixtures on Sunday, 29th June 2025, at Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club.Currently sitting top of the table with four wins from four matches, Oxfordshire heads into Sunday’s double-header full of belief, confidence, and momentum. The matches however promise to be a stern test, with Suffolk close behind in second place.There are two changes to the squad from the previous fixture: Aimee Diab and Rabiya Dogar are unavailable for the away trip, paving the way for Maisie Wright to return to the side and for 17-year-old Felicity Rae-Welsh to make her debut.ForenameSurnameCurrent ClubAge as of 1st April01/04/2025EmiliaBartramOxford CC31MayaBarnwellBanstead CC19KirstyDymondOxford Downs CC23SophieGraysonDorridge CC20EllieIngramMoreton CC30SophieMitchelmoreOxford CC24LottieOxtonCharlbury CC20GenevievePorterOxford CC35FelicityRae-WelshOxford CC17NiamhRoganMoreton CC14KatieWaughCharlbury CC17MaisieWrightOxford CC20Total All Ages 270Total Ages minus 3 Eldest 181.00Average Age Youngest 8 22.63