by Nick Owens | May 14, 2018 | Announcements, Uncategorized
As normal our captain lost the toss and due to Nondies only having 7 players that had arrived at the fortress of cricket in Standlake, they elected to bat first. After two overs they were 36-0 looking good, however with some controlled bowling by Steve Roberts and...
by Nick Owens | Sep 9, 2017 | Announcements
So, after 17 weeks, it all came down to this; the final match of the season against Thame Town 3rds, with the winner being guaranteed promotion. Our opponents, Thame, came into the match on the back of an impressive run of five consecutive victories whilst we had won...
by Nick Owens | Aug 27, 2017 | Announcements
On a sunny, but muggy afternoon the Oxford Downs Second XI welcomed Banbury III’s to Standlake. The temporary groundsman having been given his instructions, this is how you start the mower and this is how it goes forward, prepared the strip for the upcoming battle. It...
by Nick Owens | Aug 25, 2017 | Announcements
After arriving at Lincoln College Sports Ground, as the away skipper Darryl called incorrectly and lost the toss; we were inserted on a wicket that looked challenging and bowler friendly. Darryl and Wes went out to bat and the wicket was a nuisance from ball one. It...
by Nick Owens | Aug 21, 2017 | Announcements
A scratch Oxford Downs III’s claimed a 5 run victory against Banbury V’s at Horton View on Saturday in what was a tense and thrilling game. The journey to Banbury had been equally tense and thrilling after the tardy Harry Gillam managed to peel...
by Nick Owens | Aug 6, 2017 | Announcements
Having driven through thunderstorms for an hour and half to reach Great Brickhill, we knew today we would be destined for great things. On arrival, much to our delight, we were greeted with cake and coffee. The sun was shining by this point, covers were off and...
