OWCC Match report 18 May 2024

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Old Wilsonians 196 Nonnington 196

Needing eight runs to win in the final over and with only one wicket in hand, Adam Cork (21) and Harry Harding (10 n.o) ultimately required two off the last ball but, despite their heroic efforts, the former was run out going for the second run with the game ending in a dramatic tie
Throughout the afternoon this game fluctuated almost from over to over, with Old Wilsonians slumping to 69 for 4 before Louis Pryor (55) and Jon Rodda (50) gave the game a more balanced look only for them to lose their last six wickets for 66 runs.
Nonnington's reply also started badly - they were soon 18 for 2 - but then Tiaan Marias (49), Don McHugh (32) and Jamie Burrett (42) restored the balance of the game, but the OWs came back at them before that last wicket stand - of 19 - and that dramatic last ball
As well as his efforts with the bat, Harding was also the star bowler of the afternoon, taking 3 for 19 from his 10 overs

Old Wilsonians 2nd Xl 119, Catford Cyphers 2nd Xl 120 for 6

In a low scoring encounter - only 239 runs were scored for the loss of 16 wickets in a game that lasted for 62,3 overs, Catforrd Cyphers got the better of their Old Wilsonian counter parts by 4 wickets

Batting first the OWs lost wickets on a regular basis, with only Ali Hasan Butt (23) and, latterly, Dilesh Patel (14 n.o) scoring to any real effect as Samuel Gold, 4 for 22 and Kieran Kumar, 4 for 24 in particular put them to the sword
In reply Cyphers also found batting difficult and were indebted to Dave Golbey (22) and Praney Singh (23 n.o) for their contributions as Steve Blunt, 2 for 17, and Harry Williams. 2 for 36, did their best to defend a low total

Old Colfeians 3rd Xl 202 for 7, Old Wilsonians 3rd Xl 76

Old Wilsonians must have been pleased with their afternoon's work when they had Old Colfeians struggling on 131 for 7. However, and thanks to an unbeaten eighth wicket partnership of 71 between Andrew Hughes (38 n.o) and Anil Gehlot (49 n.o) they finished on a respectable 202 for 7
The OWs reply was a sorry affair, with only Josh Holland (16) and Jason James (20) making even a hint of an impression, as Andrew Hughes showed his all-round credentials by taking 4 for 12, ably assisted by Frank Patel, 3 for 7 and Vivek Miralioharon, 2 for 14, dismissing the visitors for a meagre 76

Old Wilsonians 88 for 8, Old Roan 3rd Xl 90 for 3

After losing early wickets Old Wilsonians did well to use all of their 40 overs, thanks to some determined batting from Benjamin Rodda (13) and Srinivasula Munago (21 n.o) and a healthy contribution of 33 from extras, with Srini Perungavur, Aditya Mehta and Martyn Prenedrgast all taking two wickets for Roan

However, the OWs had only managed to amass 88 runs during that time, and the visitors took just 19.1 overs to score the runs they required, opener Stanley Kershaw (37) laying the foundations before skipper Eve Sales (18) made victory certain