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Batting

Ahmad Muaz, Second XI vs Combe 1 on Saturday 13 August 2022: 107 – Match Report

“After the early loss of Potter, to one that kept low, Sarosh (50) and Muaz (107) combined to put on a partnership of 148 for the second wicket. Brilliant batting from both with hardly a risk taken and a partnership that drained Combe in the field.”

Alex Beaumont, Fourth XI vs Long Marston 3 on Saturday 4 June 2022: 100* – Match Report

“On strike on 94, with 3 required to win the game, Alex did something he had never done before – he hit a majestic straight six to claim the win and his maiden century! Slight confusion ensued when the umpire initially signalled a 4, but he soon corrected himself and raised his arms to the heavens.”

Gabriel Farrell, Fourth XI vs Tiddington 4 on Saturday 21 May 2022: 100* – Match Report

“At home to Tiddington 4’s, Wolves 4’s did well to keep the visitors to 181 (2 wickets for Miles Bratby), before Gabe (100*) and Xander (34*) knocked off the necessary to see Wolves home by 10 wickets with nearly 14 overs to spare. A resounding win!”

Usman Younis, Second XI vs Broughton and North Newington 1 on Saturday 14 May 2022: 125 – Match Report

“After some early losses, Babbs accessed his inner Boycott to rebuild and see off the tight opening bowlers, before Usman offered a masterclass in hitting to rack up 125 in only 2 balls more than Babbs’ 49.”

Bowling

Hijrat Mahroof, Fourth XI vs Oxford 4s on Saturday 3 September 2022, 8 overs, 2 maidens, 32 runs, 5 wickets – Match Report

“Pick of our bowlers was Hijrat M (5-32 off 8)”

Irfan Shah, Third XI vs Witney Swifts 2 on Saturday 27 August 2022, 9 overs, 0 maidens, 30 runs, 5 wickets – Match Report

“First change Yusuf Rahim (5-0-14) bowled tight lines and star of the day Irfan Shah (9-5-30) ripped through the middle order and after Ajay mopped up the tail, the 3’s had a target of 150 to win.”

Kunal Gupta, Second XI vs Horley 2 on Saturday 20 August 2022: 7 overs, 5 maidens, 3 runs, 6 wickets – Match Report

“The Horley reply was short lived as Kunal (a remarkable 6 for 3) and Samir (3 for 46) left just one wicket for Ajay who administered the last rights to bowl Horley out for 58 in 18.2 overs and keep in the hunt for the Division 5B title chase.”

Sam Payne, Fourth XI vs Watlington 2 on Saturday 20 August 2022, 8 overs, 2 maidens, 32 runs, 5 wickets – Match Report

“Enter Sam P (32-5 off 8) and his bewildering arsenal of variations. He snared the scalps of four Sajad Khan relatives (including a superb return catch he took inches off the ground diving forward full length) and claimed a well deserved 5-fer, with the visitor’s innings pegged back at 90-6 off 16.”

Naseer Khan, Third XI vs Witney Mills 2 on Saturday 6 August 2022: 12 overs, 5 maidens, 25 runs, 5 wickets

“The 3s took a win against Witney Mills thanks to an amazing 5 for 25 for Naseer Khan”

Ajay Mehndiratta, Fourth XI vs Long Marston 3 on Saturday 6 August 2022: 11 overs, 3 maidens, 21 runs, 6 wickets – Match Report

“Enter Ajay M who changed the complexion of the contest with two wickets in his second over. He continued offering both control and threat to end up with match winning figures of 11-3-21-6.”

Irfan Shah, Third XI vs Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts 2 on Saturday 23 July 2022: 12 overs, 3 maidens, 18 runs, 5 wickets – Match Report

Toby Shelley, First XI vs Horspath 4 on Saturday 23 July 2022: 9 overs, 3 maidens, 25 runs, 5 wickets – Match Report

“the visitors were asked to bat first and were bowled out in 30 overs for 119, mainly thanks to 5 for 25 for Man of the Match Toby Shelley”

Simon Palmer, Fourth XI vs Bicester & North Oxford 3 on Saturday 25 June 2022: 12 overs, 1 maiden, 48 runs, 5 wickets – Match Report

“Simon P (5-48) rolled back the years and when Gareth took a stunning running catch at mid-on, belief coursed through the Wolfpack and our noses were in front at 107-7 in the 23rd over.”

Abdullah Jadoon, Fourth XI vs Kidlington 3 on Saturday 11 June 2022: 3.2 overs, 0 maidens, 29 runs, 5 wickets

“Kidlington’s 4th and 5th wicket partnerships looked to be putting them into a commanding position as the ball was tossed to youth debutant Abdullah Jadoon. The ball was initially wayward before Abdullah found his range and got the set batsman with a good caught and bowled. There then followed a flurry of wickets with six falling for just 24 runs leaving Abdullah with debut figures of 5 for 29 off just 3.2 overs!

Amit Borlikar, First XI vs Dorchester 1 on Saturday 28 May 2022: 9 overs, 0 maidens, 43 runs, 6 wickets – Match Report

“Dorchester were bowled out for 132 with Tariq taking 2 wickets, but the pick of the bowlers was Amit with 6 for 43.”

Neil Sadler, Second XI vs Cairns Fudge 1 on Saturday 21 May 2022: 7.2 overs, 2 maidens, 16 runs, 5 wickets – Match Report

“Neil Sadler (5 for 16) and Yusuf Rahim (2 for 24) were in the wickets as again the 2’s exemplary fielding (7 catches, including a worldie from Harry, behind the stumps) dismissed the Fudge for 101.”

Sahil Jamnadas, First XI vs Steventon 1 on Saturday 7 May 2022: 7 overs, 2 maidens, 14 runs, 5 wickets