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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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Wood Green School Crowned U12 8-a-side League Champions
18/07/2025Result of yesterday's U12 final (Teams start with 200 and lose 8 runs per wicket): WGS U12: 287 (3 wickets)Burford U12: 193 (14 wickets)WGS U12 won by 94 runs An excellent all round team performance saw Wood Green School emerge as Oxfordshire U12 eight-a-side league champions in a final played at Witney Swifts CC on Tuesday 15 July. Nathan Anderson 19, Louis Poole 17 and Vivaan Ogale 17 contributed heavily with the bat to set a challenging target for Burford School, whose task was made all the harder by losing 3 quick wickets in reply. Only Burford's Zach Green was able to make a significant impact with the bat, top scoring on the day with 22 off just 13 balls. Wickets were spread around between all the WGS bowlers. The ever excellent Patrick Lovell took two crucial wickets in the first over of Burford's reply, and Nathan Anderson rounded off a big day with 2 wickets for just 6 runs from his 3 overs.
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1 week left to nominate - 2025 Grassroots Cricket Collective Awards
18/07/2025Oxfordshire Cricket launched this year’s 2025 Cricket Collective Awards in May, which will bring together the annual Grassroots Cricket Awards and Coach Awards which seek to reward and recognise volunteers across Oxfordshire who have made a difference to their club or community group. This year we have trimmed the amount of award categories to ten in order to allow us to better recognise and reward those in Oxfordshire that have made an outstanding contribution to cricket this year, be it a young volunteer who has gone over and above or a club that has excelled in opening up the game to a brand new audience this summer. Due to a number of requests from clubs we have decided to extend the deadline for all nominations to Friday the 25th of July 2025. Last year after rewarding and recognising over 125 volunteers across Oxfordshire, we would like to go beyond that this year to reward and recognise those that help make a difference. The categories are as follows: Metro Bank Champion of Girls Cricket Award– A volunteer, coach or role model who has championed growing girls’ cricket at their club. Volunteer Grounds Team of the Year – An opportunity to reward and recognise those volunteers who are working hard and improving the places where the game is played. Unsung Hero – Those heroes who impact our game and help us make cricket happen. This could be ground staff, coaches, officials, umpires, or other volunteers. Outstanding Services to Coaching – This person is the life and soul at your club, in your league, your county or at your school, coaching and making a difference to players. Coach of the Year – A coach who goes the extra mile and is a true coaching hero to their club, league, county or school. Inspired to Play – An Individual or group within your club or community organisation going above and beyond to open the game up to new audiences. Lifetime Achiever – That one individual who has given many years of service to your club or community group you could not do without. Safe Hands - An individual that has gone above and beyond to create a positive and inclusive environment for young people to enjoy the game. Young Coach of the Year- A young person who is already passing on their enthusiasm for the game and inspiring the next generation of players (16-25-year-olds). Activator of the Year - An All Stars or Dynamos activator who has shown enthusiasm, has been innovative and organised at their All Stars and/or Dynamos Cricket sessions this summer. How Can You Nominate Someone? - You can make as many nominations as you wish by clicking here to complete an online form. The deadline for all nominations is Friday the 25th of July 2025, with the county winners being put forward for the national awards. When will the awards take place? - The awards will take place in September with details currently being finalised. How many people will be rewarded and recognised? - As per recent years we will look to reward and recognise all applicable and verified nominations. We look forward to receiving your nominations.
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Evan Cowley Selected for the ECB David English Bunbury Festival
18/07/2025Oxfordshire Cricket is proud to announce that fourteen year old, and Boys Under 15 player, Evan Cowley has been selected to represent the South & West Under-15s at the 2025 England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) David English Bunbury Festival. The ECB Regional Under 15s programme aims to provide the best versus best training and competitive experiences, which enhances development and provides early benchmarking opportunities. Evan has been selected to participate in a 2-day fixture against the Midlands on 21st and 22nd July 2025 and at the ECB Bunbury Festival between 2nd and 8th August 2025. Both events will be hosted at The National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough University. Evan becomes the latest young player from Oxfordshire to be selected for the Regional Under 15s programme and with the County having a rich history of representatives including Arthur Hanson (2023), Alfie Smethurst (2022), Dylan Driscoll and Kalan Niyarepola (2021), James Coles (2018, 2019), Zach Lion-Cachet (2019), Luke Charlesworth and Gus Miller (2017), Ben Charlesworth (2016), Rory Hipwell, Tom Price, and Harrison Ward (2015), Jordan Garrett and James Palmer (2014), Tom Costley (2012), and both Miles Hammond and Joe Barrett (2011). Performance Director, Matthew Barnes commented: “It is always rewarding to announce positive news and we are delighted that Evan has been selected to represent the South & West Under 15s in 2025. Regional selection is a significant achievement, with only around sixty young players from across the country chosen each year to take part in the prestigious ECB David English Bunbury Festival. Evan’s journey to selection is inspiring as he was not nominated for Phase 1 of the Regional Under 15 nominations process back in February, but for Phase 2 in June following his progression and performances since the 2024 season. Evan seized the opportunity to showcase his talent during the peer-vs-peer match days and has rightly earned his place in the final squad. Evan’s success is a testament to his determination, the support of his family and the cricketing environments around him. On behalf of everyone at Oxfordshire Cricket, we extend our congratulations and wish him every success in the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.”
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Team News - Oxfordshire Men v Cornwall 20th July 2025
17/07/2025Oxfordshire Cricket Announces Squad for Opening Championship Fixture Oxfordshire Cricket is delighted to announce the twelve-player squad selected to face Cornwall in the opening match of the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) Cluberly Championship. The fixture will take place at Banbury Cricket Club. Max Mannering will captain the side as Oxfordshire begins its red-ball campaign. The squad features four potential debutants in Oliver Armstrong, Amogh Karpe, Ben Lucking and Arjun Ramkumar, all of whom have been named in the Championship squad for the first time. Also returning to the Championship side is Harrison Ward, Oxfordshire’s White Ball captain and homegrown Sussex CCC professional, who makes his first red-ball appearance for the County since 2022. Play is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM on the opening day. Forename Surname/Initial Playing Qualification Age as of 1st April Current Club in 2025 01/04/2025 Oliver ARMSTRONG OH Age Group 20 Oxford Downs CC Thomas DAVIS TE N/A 24 Knowle and Dorridge CC Dylan DRISCOLL DA Age Group 19 Ammanford CC Luke HAYES LB Age Group 19 Aston Rowant CC Amogh KARPE AS University 19 Hampstead CC Ben LUCKING BE N/A 23 Three Bridges CC Maximillian MANNERING MTG © Age Group 28 Aston Rowant CC Luke MASLEN LT Age Group 22 Oxford Downs CC Arjun RAMKUMAR Club 23 Banbury CC Hayden ROSSOUW HK Club 24 Aston Rowant CC Freddie SMITH FEH + Age Group 22 Oxford Downs CC Harrison WARD HD Age Group 25 High Wycombe CC Total All Ages (full squad) 268 Total Ages minus 3 Eldest (full squad) 191 Average Age Youngest 8 (full squad) 23.88