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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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Village Cup Final
13/06/2025Horspath crowned Oxfordshire champions in Village Cup Brilliant centuries from Viv Narayan and Tom Nichols allied to a devastating spell of bowling by Asad Rafiq saw Horspath crowned Oxfordshire area champions in the Voneus Village Cup for the fourth time in five years with a 228-run romp against Aston Rowant at the Recreation Ground. Narayan smashed 137 from 89 balls and Nichols hammered 109 off 98 deliveries to take Horspath to a massive 312-5 off 40 overs after they elected to bat in the regional final, before Asad ripped through the visitors' batting to return stunning figures of 6-21. It was a ruthless fourth-round display from the hosts, who were winning the area crown for a third successive year and the eighth time in total. Now Horspath go into the last 32 of the national rounds with the next step on the road to Lord's a home tie against Gloucestershire champions Painswick, who edged past Marshfield by 13 runs, on Sunday, June 22. Nichols and fellow opener Tyron Eyles (19) got Horspath off to a swift start in front of a 200-plus crowd. They put on 48 inside eight overs before Eyles got an inside edge to Lewis North and wicket-keeper Jamie Revill took the catch at the second attempt.But then Narayan joined Nichols and the pair proceeded to plunder boundaries in a thrilling second-wicket stand of 231. Narayan, who struck five sixes, was the first to reach 100 when he whipped a four - one of his 16 boundaries - through mid-wicket.Nichols followed him to three figures two overs later with a neat cut down to third man for a single. Their partnership was finally broken when Nichols, who hit eight fours and fives sixes, was bowled by Jacob Eaton to leave Horspath 269-2. Narayan followed 11 runs later when he lofted a drive off Eaton, who emerged from the run spree with creditable figures of 4-59, to North at long off.Stephen Green chipped in with a breezy 18 to take Horspath past 300 as the hosts posted what is believed to be their highest score in the competition.Asad then took centre stage with his pace blowing away Rowant's top order as the visitors crashed to 25-4. He completed his five-wicket haul when Liam Hester edged into George Crawford's gloves, and made it six of the best with Ben Knowler also caught behind before the end of his eight-over spell. There was no way back for Rowant and, with Liam Turnbull taking 2-7, they were shot out off 22.5 overs. Scores: Horspath 312 for 5 (40ovs, V Narayan 137, T Nichols 109, J Eaton 4-59), Aston Rowant 84 (22.5ovs, Asad Rafiq 6-21).
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Team News - Oxfordshire Women V Cornwall Women 15th June 2025
12/06/2025Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce the 12-player squad selected to face Cornwall in the Vitality Women’s T20 Blast Division 2 South fixtures on Sunday, 15th June 2025 at Thame Town Cricket Club.Chloe Westbury is unavailable due to injury, while Aimee Diab is set to make her first appearance of the season. Captain Emilia Bartram returns to lead the side after missing the last two rounds of the T20 County Cup Knockout Competition due to international commitments with Italy. The squad heads into Sunday’s matches with confidence and momentum, following a strong showing in the recent County Cup. Oxfordshire can take great pride in their performances and will look to build on that success against Cornwall.ForenameSurnameCurrent ClubAge as of 1st April01/04/2025EmiliaBartramOxford CC31MayaBarnwellBanstead CC19AimeeDiabMoreton CC18RabiyaDogarHorspath CC15KirstyDymondOxford Downs CC23SophieGraysonDorridge CC20EllieIngramMoreton CC30SophieMitchelmoreOxford CC24LottieOxtonCharlbury CC20GenevievePorterOxford CC35NiamhRoganMoreton CC14KatieWaughCharlbury CC17Total All Ages 266Total Ages minus 3 Eldest 177.00Average Age Youngest 8 22.13
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Team News - Oxfordshire Men v Buckinghamshire 15th of June 2025
12/06/2025Oxfordshire Cricket has named a 12-man squad for their third-round National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 fixture, taking place on Sunday, 15th June 2025, at Didcot Cricket Club, who will be hosting the Men’s 1st XI for the very first time.The squad features five changes from the side that battled to a hard-earned victory in the second game against Wales NC, securing a 1–1 set of results in their previous outing. With qualification for the Super 12s stage still within reach, Oxfordshire will be aiming to maintain their momentum on home soil.Among the new faces are Oxford Brookes University students Ayush Patel and Amogh Karpe, who have earned their first senior call-up. Also returning to the squad is Tahmid Ahmed, who made an impressive debut in the Showcase match against Surrey CCC, claiming 3 for 11. Gaarjuran Gangabalan is included in the senior squad for the first time, rewarded for his strong early-season form and standout performances with the Under-18s in 2024. He replaces Ollie Armstrong, offering valuable depth to the batting line-up. Prav Chahal is also recalled and is set to make his first appearance of the season, with Tom Davis unavailable for selection. Oxfordshire will be without Archie Lenham and Dan Ibrahim, who are committed to Sussex CCC Second Eleven Championship duties starting on Monday. In addition, White Ball captain Harrison Ward remains with Sussex CCC for the Vitality T20 Blast campaign, meaning George Tait will continue to lead the side in his absence. Oxfordshire will be looking to put in a strong performance at home as they continue their push for a place in the next phase of the competition.ForenameSurname/InitialPlaying QualificationAge as of 1st AprilCurrent Club in 202501/04/2025TahmidAHMED MAN/A22Weston-Super-Mare CCPravCHAHAL PSAge Group23Royal Wotton Bassett CCDylanDRISCOLL DAAge Group19Oxford CCGaarjuranGANAGABALANAge Group19Reading CCLukeHAYES LBAge Group19Aston Rowant CCAmoghKARPE ASUniversity19Hampstead CCAhmedKHANUniversity20Dulwich CCAyushPATEL AAUniversity22Banstead CCHaydenROSSOUW HKClub24Aston RowantTristanROSSOUW TOAge Group19Aston RowantGeorgeTAIT GGAge Group23Banbury CCJacobTOWNSEND JEAge Group19Kibworth CCTotal All Ages (full squad) 248 Total Ages minus 3 Eldest (full squad) 179 Average Age Youngest 8 (full squad) 22.38