Scorecard

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI v Springfield on Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 12
Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club Lost by 43 runs.

Match report Springfield’s decision to bat first after winning the toss proved decisive as they posted a competitive 241 for 8 from 50 overs, a total built on partnerships and resilience. The innings began steadily, with Charlie Prudence anchoring the top order through a composed 44 from 66 balls, striking five boundaries and providing stability after the early loss of Jamie Casson for 19. Springfield’s top order had to work hard against Oakfield Parkonians’ standout bowler Ryan Karunakaran, whose excellent spell of 5 for 65 repeatedly halted momentum.

The middle overs belonged to Aayush Salil, whose fluent 46 from 52 balls injected much‑needed impetus. Salil’s ability to rotate strike and punish loose deliveries ensured Springfield’s run rate remained healthy despite regular breakthroughs. At 181 for 8, the innings looked in danger of falling short, but Callum Eva produced a crucial unbeaten 49 from 49 balls, supported by Fin Baker with a lively 23 not out. Their partnership lifted Springfield to 241, a total that would later prove match‑winning.

Oakfield Parkonians’ reply began positively. Bilaal Anwar (23) and Shahariyar Chaudhry (42) put on a confident opening stand of 63, with Chaudhry striking two sixes in an assertive innings. At 76 for 2, the visitors were well placed, and when Ryan Karunakaran added 31, the chase appeared balanced. The turning point came with the introduction of Springfield’s bowlers into longer spells.

Lee Brooks delivered a vital three‑wicket burst, removing Chaudhry, Karunakaran, and Umar Choudhry to break the spine of the top order. His 12 overs cost 63 runs but produced breakthroughs exactly when needed. The standout performance, however, came from Danny Edwards, whose superb 5 for 37 from 11 overs, including three maidens, dismantled the middle and lower order. Edwards removed Manoj Sarathchandra Dinayadura—Oakfield’s top scorer with a well‑crafted 50 from 55 balls—at a crucial moment, ending the visitors’ last major resistance.

From 181 for 6, Oakfield Parkonians collapsed to 198 all out, losing their final four wickets for just 17 runs. Springfield’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, with Aarya Thomas and Aayush Salil chipping in with important wickets. The fielding unit also contributed, with sharp catches from Chris Frost and Brooks helping close out the innings.

The final margin—a 43‑run win—reflected Springfield’s superior depth and composure across both innings. Their batting showed resilience, their bowling displayed control, and their fielding remained alert throughout.

Springfield Batting
Player name RunsMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
6nb 2w 4b 4lb 
for 8 wickets
16
241 (50.0 overs)		     
Jamie Casson lbw  T Bhatia 19 38 4 50.0
Charlie Prudence b  N Sureshan 44 66 5 66.67
Chris Frost ct  M Sarathchandra Dinayadura b R Karunakaran 16 31 3 51.61
Joseph Freestone lbw  R Karunakaran 11 24 1 45.83
Aayush Salil b  T Bhatia 46 52 5 88.46
Manish Burman ct  B Anwar b R Karunakaran 12 7 2 171.43
Danny Edwards ct  B Anwar b R Karunakaran 5 11 1 45.45
Callum Eva Not Out  49 49 4 100
Aarya Thomas ct  M Sarathchandra Dinayadura b R Karunakaran 0 3 0
Fin Baker Not Out  23 24 2 1 95.83
Lee Brooks  

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Paran Kalley14.014800.003.43
Sifth Ali5.001800.003.60
Tarunpreet Bhatia11.0167233.506.09
Ryan Karunakaran15.0065513.004.33
Navine Sureshen5.0035135.007.00

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI Batting
Player Name RMB4s6sSRCatchesStumpingsRun outs
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TOTAL :
1nb 1w 2lb 
for 10 wickets
4
198		        
Bilaal Anwar b  A Thomas 23 42 3 54.76 2
Sheharyar Chaudhry b  L Brooks 42 45 4 2 93.33
Ryan Karunakaran ct  C Frost b L Brooks 31 40 4 77.50
Manoj Sarathchandra ct  C Frost b D Edwards 50 55 3 2 90.91 2
Umar Choudhry st  C Frost b L Brooks 10 14 1 71.43
Viraj Khagram b  D Edwards 5 6 1 83.33
Navine Sureshen ct  L Brooks b D Edwards 19 22 3 86.36
Paran Kalley lbw  A Salil 6 13 1 46.15
Tarunpreet Bhatia ct  C Frost b D Edwards 2 6 33.33
Rian Parmar Not Out  2 8 25.00
Sifth Ali ct  A Salil b D Edwards 4 9 1 44.44

Springfield Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Aarya Thomas11.0057157.005.18
Fin Baker6.003100.005.17
Lee Brooks12.0063321.005.25
Danny Edwards11.033757.403.36
Aayush Salil3.00818.002.67