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.