Oxfordshire Cricket has named a 12-man squad for their final round National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 double-header against Bedfordshire, taking place this Sunday, 29th June 2025, at Luton Town & Indians Cricket Club.

With just two wins from six games, Oxfordshire face a must-win scenario. Victories in both fixtures against Bedfordshire are likely essential to secure a place in the Super 12 stage, with only three of the five teams progressing from Group 3. Even with two wins, Oxfordshire’s qualification hopes will depend on results from the final round of matches, set for Sunday 6th July.

The squad sees four changes from the team that faced Buckinghamshire. Pace bowler Tom Davis returns to bolster the bowling attack after missing the previous match. Oxfordshire-born George Baines is set to make his debut, replacing the unavailable Jacob Townsend. Luke Maslen is recalled to the side following impressive recent performances for Oxford Downs CC and the 2nd XI against Berkshire on Thursday, 26 June 2025. Seventeen-year-old leg-spinner Henry Welch, Oxfordshire’s leading wicket-taker last season, is back in the squad after completing his school exams. Arjun Ramkumar also returns, having missed the last two rounds of matches in the competition due to university commitments. Meanwhile, Ayush Patel retains his place at the top of the order after a strong debut two weeks ago.

Oxfordshire Cricket Names Squad for Second eleven Season Opener Against Berkshire

Oxfordshire Cricket has announced a twelve player squad for their opening Second eleven fixture of the 2025 season, set to take place on Thursday 26th June at Banbury Cricket Club against Berkshire.

The squad features seven players who were involved in the first eleven against Buckinghamshire in the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 Competition on Sunday 15th June. Returning to the side are Luke Maslen, Rahul Tangirala, and Oliver Armstrong who have all featured in the first eleven this year. Also returning is Eitan Litvin, making his first appearance of the season following time out of action after contributing to last year’s championship campaign. Rory Nicholson is named in the squad for the first time since facing Berkshire in 2023, rewarded for strong performances with the Boys Under-18s last season.

The Second Eleven plays a key role in supporting player development by offering competitive match opportunities, bridging the gap between the youth pathway and senior cricket, and providing a platform for players to push for first eleven selection. Oxfordshire will be aiming to deliver a strong performance in the set of Twenty20 fixtures at home as preparations continue for the next phase of NCCA competition and beyond. The first game is due to commence at 11:00am.