Scorecard

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI v Old Brentwood on Sat 05 Sep 2026 at 11.30
Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club Won by 1 wicket.

Match report Oakfield Parkonians CC 1st XI capped off a remarkable season in the most dramatic fashion possible, securing the win they needed to confirm themselves as league champions with a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Old Brentwoods CC.

With everything on the line heading into the final fixture of the season, Old Brentwoods won the toss and elected to bat first. Oakfield knew they needed a disciplined performance in the field, and after an early breakthrough from Sifth Ali, who removed Hamza Ahmed for a duck, the Parkonians bowlers steadily built pressure. Old Brentwoods recovered through Baber Choudhary, who anchored the innings superbly with 83 from 107 balls. He was supported by Wasim Khalid, whose aggressive 61 from just 51 deliveries threatened to take the game away from Oakfield. However, Parks continued to chip away at the batting line-up at crucial moments. Paran Kalley produced one of the spells of the season, returning outstanding figures of 3 for 23 from his 10 overs. His control and accuracy brought key wickets, including the prized scalp of Baber Choudhary. Paresh Kalley matched him with 3 wickets of his own, while Taranpreet Bhatia claimed two important wickets as Old Brentwoods were eventually bowled out for 258 in 48.2 overs.

A target of 259 to win in a season-defining match was always going to test Oakfield's temperament, and the chase began in positive fashion despite the early loss of Shahariyar Chaudhry. Ryan Karunakaran and Manoj Sarathchandra then played outstanding hands to seize the initiative. Ryan struck a fluent 52 from just 38 balls, peppering the boundary rope with eight fours, while Manoj continued the momentum with a superb 59 from 42 deliveries. The pair's aggressive strokeplay lifted Oakfield to 125 before Ryan fell, and although wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, the champions-elect kept finding a way to stay in the contest. Umar Choudhry contributed 13, while Bilaal Anwar added a valuable 17 during a tense middle period of the innings. With the game finely balanced, Navine Sureshan produced a crucial innings under pressure. His composed 39 from 56 balls helped guide Oakfield closer to their target, while Taranpreet Bhatia's brisk 28 kept the scoreboard moving. Despite Wasim Khalid's excellent spell of 4 for 47 dragging Old Brentwoods back into the game, Oakfield refused to surrender.

As wickets tumbled and nerves grew around the ground, the match entered a dramatic finale. At 255 for 9, with just four runs required and the championship hanging in the balance, Oakfield still had work to do. Sifth Ali showed tremendous composure, remaining unbeaten on 18, while Idrees Ali held his nerve at the other end. The winning runs finally arrived in the 46th over, sparking scenes of celebration among players and supporters alike. Oakfield had reached 261 for 9, completing a thrilling one-wicket victory and successfully chasing down a challenging total.

The result meant far more than just another win. It confirmed Oakfield Parkonians CC as league champions, a fitting reward for a season defined by consistency, resilience and team spirit. When faced with the pressure of a must-win final game, they delivered exactly when it mattered most. Championships are often decided by moments of character rather than statistics alone, and this victory embodied that perfectly. On the day their season was on the line, Oakfield Parkonians found a way to win, sealing the title in unforgettable fashion and ensuring this final match will be remembered as one of the club's greatest triumphs.

Old Brentwood Batting
Player name RunsMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
5nb 10w  
for 10 wickets
15
258 (48.2 overs)		     
Hasnain Ali ct  P Kalley b T Bhatia 5 14 1 35.71
Hamza Ahmed ct  P Kalley b S Ali 0 2 0
Baber Choudhary ct  S Ali b P Kalley 83 107 10 1 77.57
Mohammed Ahmed ct  S Chaudhry b T Bhatia 8 7 2 114.29
Rameez Rehman ct  T Bhatia b P Kalley 23 25 3 92.00
Sayaad Hussain lbw  P Kalley 17 37 2 45.95
Mervyn Westfield ct  T Bhatia b P Kalley 4 9 44.44
Wasim Khalid b  P Kalley 61 51 7 1 119.61
Asad Sajjad ct  P Kalley b P Kalley 31 31 3 1 100
Hamza Omar Not Out  11 11 1 100
Sulaman Hussain run out  (Unsure) 0 1 0

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Sifth Ali7.0154154.007.71
Tarunpreet Bhatia7.2144222.006.00
Idrees Ali (Colt)3.002200.007.33
Navine Sureshen5.002500.005.00
Paran Kalley10.002337.672.30
Ryan Karunakaran7.003200.004.57
Paresh Kalley9.0058319.336.44

Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club 1st XI Batting
Player Name RMB4s6sSRCatchesStumpingsRun outs
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TOTAL :
5w  
for 9 wickets
5
261		        
Sheharyar Chaudhry ct  R Rehman b H Omar 4 7 1 57.14 1
Paresh Kalley ct  Unsure b B Choudhary 15 21 3 71.43 1
Ryan Karunakaran ct  H Omar b W Khalid 52 38 8 136.84
Manoj Sarathchandra st  H Ali b W Khalid 59 42 10 140.48
Umar Choudhry st  H Ali b A Sajjad 13 25 1 52.00
Bilaal Anwar lbw  W Khalid 17 34 2 50.0
Navine Sureshen ct  Unsure b S Hussain 39 56 2 69.64
Paran Kalley ct  Unsure b W Khalid 0 6 0 2
Tarunpreet Bhatia lbw  B Choudhary 28 26 4 107.69 2
Sifth Ali Not Out  18 19 3 94.74 1
Idrees Ali (Colt) Not Out  1 2 50.0

Old Brentwood Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Hamza Omar5.0128128.005.60
Mervyn Westfield6.004500.007.50
Baber Choudhary8.0049224.506.12
Asad Sajjad10.0043143.004.30
Sulaman Hussain7.0039139.005.57
Wasim Khalid10.0047411.754.70