Scorecard

Shenfield v Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI on Sat 28 Jun 2025 at 12.30pm
Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club Lost by 6 wickets.

Match report Shenfield CC claimed a convincing 6-wicket victory over Oakfield Parkonians CC in a clash where bowling discipline and composed batting proved decisive. After winning the toss, Shenfield elected to bowl first and made the most of favourable early conditions, dismissing Parks for 167 in 42.2 overs.

Oakfield Parkonians struggled to establish any lasting momentum throughout their innings, with wickets falling at regular intervals. The innings got off to a shaky start as Faisal Bhatti was dismissed for a duck in just the third delivery. Viraj Khagram showed some early promise with three crisp boundaries but was caught for 15. Eknath Kerkar’s painstaking 20 off 49 balls slowed the tempo further as Shenfield’s bowlers maintained a tight grip. The only substantial contribution came from middle-order batter Bilaal Anwar, whose 46 from 58 balls included seven boundaries and one six, helping Oakfield edge towards respectability. However, with four wickets falling between 72 and 105, Oakfield’s middle and lower order failed to capitalise on starts. The final total of 167 was always likely to be below par.

Shenfield’s bowling unit was both efficient and economical. Sam Bear was the standout performer with figures of 4 for 25 in 9.2 overs, bowling with excellent control and drawing key breakthroughs at both ends of the innings. Caleb Seleka matched him with another impressive return of 4 for 55 from a long 16-over spell. Jack Plom and Charlie Haddon chipped in with a wicket apiece to round off a tidy team effort in the field.

Chasing 168, Shenfield’s batting line-up looked untroubled for the most part. Despite losing opener Tom Ballington early for 14, Tom Arnold took the attack to the opposition, scoring a brisk 38 from 36 deliveries with five fours and two sixes. His aggressive intent set the tone for the chase.

The anchor role, however, belonged to Ryan Plom. His unbeaten 72 off 75 deliveries, studded with seven fours and four sixes, showcased composure and maturity. Even as wickets fell at the other end, including the attacking Caleb Seleka (26 off 19) and Jack Plom (5), Plom remained steady, guiding Shenfield past the target with 23 overs to spare. Tom Austin (4* off 12) was at the crease when the winning runs were scored.

Oakfield’s bowlers struggled to stem the flow of runs. Viraj Khagram offered some resistance with two wickets in his five-over spell, but the lack of sustained pressure allowed Shenfield to cruise to victory.

In the end, it was a professional all-round performance by Shenfield CC, earning them 20 league points. Oakfield Parkonians will rue their missed opportunities with the bat and lack of penetration with the ball. They'll need to bounce back quickly to keep their season on track.

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
 
for 10 wickets
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167		        
Faisal Bhatti Caught  0
Viraj Khagram Caught  15
Eknath Kerkar Caught  20
Umar Choudhry Caught  28
Sheharyar Chaudhry Lbw  1
Bilaal Anwar Caught  46
Paresh Kalley Lbw  3
Paran Kalley Bowled  8
Tarunpreet Bhatia Bowled  8
Sifth Ali Not Out  12
Prajen Kavinkumar Bowled  0

Shenfield Bowling

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Shenfield Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
 
for 4 wickets
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168 (27.0 overs)		     
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Sifth Ali5.0023123.004.60
Tarunpreet Bhatia6.003100.005.17
Prajen Kavinkumar4.003400.008.50
Paran Kalley4.0028128.007.00
Paresh Kalley3.002700.009.00
Viraj Khagram5.0020210.004.00