22nd April
Schools Cricket Round-Up:
Run-Fests, Nail-Biters and Standout Centuries
A packed programme of school cricket delivered a thrilling mix of high-scoring encounters, dramatic finishes and eye-catching individual performances across multiple competitions over the last week.
One of the standout fixtures saw Repton edge a remarkable run-fest against Uppingham, posting 302-4 thanks to a superb unbeaten 103 from Omaris Khan, before restricting their opponents to 291-7 in a gripping contest. Khan was again in devastating form in cup action, smashing an unbeaten 165 as Repton cruised past Loughborough Grammar in the Boys Under 18 T20.
There was no shortage of centuries elsewhere. Reed’s dominated KCS Wimbledon, piling up 276-4 with Aaron Bates (117) and Orson Jones (106) both reaching three figures before dismissing their opponents for just 95. Brighton’s Harry Eastman also impressed with 110 in a huge total of 335-9 against Hurstpierpoint, while RGS Guildford’s Harry Griffiths struck 111 in a comprehensive win over St John’s Leatherhead.
Close finishes were a recurring theme. Bloxham chased down Sir Thomas Rich’s 118-7 with relative ease, but tighter margins came as Charterhouse edged Winchester by three wickets and Whitgift held their nerve to surpass Epsom’s 220 with four wickets in hand. Similarly, Ipswich fell just short despite Tom Golding’s 116, as Gresham’s chased 215 to win by six wickets. Eton made a disappointing start to the season with losses to both Radley and Charterhouse. Meanwhile, Shrewsbury claimed a victory over long-term rivals Malvern.
Cup competitions added further excitement. In the National Schools Boys Under 18 T20, Oundle’s dominant 249-1 featured Harry Nath’s unbeaten 116, while Cheltenham progressed comfortably past Pate’s Grammar. Elizabeth College, Guernsey were well beaten by Ardingly, and Brighton chased down Eastbourne’s total in confident fashion.
In the Cricket Paper Under 17 competition, Harrow delivered one of the performances of the week, amassing 328-2 with Alfie Beresford-Pierse (140*) and Rishya Pawar (133) in devastating form. Haileybury’s James Mitchell stole headlines with a remarkable unbeaten 150 in a dominant chase against Shenfield High School, while Gordon’s Will Wright added another century to the week’s tally.
With the Cricket Paper 100-ball yet to start, the girls’ fixtures were equally compelling. Repton produced a commanding display, with Olivia Breese (105*) and Annie Williams (101*) sharing an unbeaten partnership in a 230-1 total that proved far beyond Uppingham. Stamford edged a high-scoring clash against Scarborough despite Dani Meikle’s 109*, thanks to Faith Teekasingh’s brilliant 154 not out.
Shrewsbury also claimed a notable win over Malvern (Madison Windeatt 109), chasing 230 with Sanvi Surapaneni leading the way with an unbeaten 130, while Charterhouse, Brighton and Gresham’s all recorded impressive victories in competitive encounters.
Across all levels, the week showcased the depth of talent in school cricket, with bat dominating ball in many fixtures, but bowlers still playing crucial roles in tight finishes. With the weather improving and form building, the stage is set for an exciting season.
Results
Thursday 16th April (20 Overs unless otherwise stated)
Sherborne 155-6, Cheltenham 115-5
Cheltenham 158-6, Sherborne 161-3
Marlborough 113 (40), Wellington 116-5
Seaford 116-6, Solihull 119-3
Solihull 129-8, Seaford 133-8
Dulwich 132-6, St Edward’s 133-0
St Edward’s 147-6, Dulwich 111
St Joseph’s, Ipswich 212-9 (40), Framlingham 212-9
Berkshire U18 200 (40), St. Peter’s, York 202-7
Cambridge University Crusaders 157-6, The Leys 145-8
Haileybury 224-9 dec., Gresham’s 154
Friday 17th April (20 Overs unless otherwise stated)
St Joseph’s , Ipswich 212-1(J Slater 112*), Framlingham 132-6
Royal Hospital 121, Culford 125-3
Culford 126-5, RHS 96-6
Emanuel 191-7 (30), Westminster 133-8
Reed’s 162-5, St John’s, Leatherhead 138-6
Stowe 148-5, St Peter’s 151-5
Berkshire U18 166-5, Stowe 114-8
Dorset U18 112-7, Sherborne 115-1
Sherborne 129, Dorset U18 122-6
Dulwich 186-7 (40), St Edward’s 189-7
The Leys 145-6, Reigate GS 139-4
Reigate GS 122-6, The Leys 102
Seaford 120-4, BACA 121-2
BACA 173-4, Seaford 158-3
Saturday 18th April (50 Overs unless otherwise stated)
Sir Thomas Rich’s 118-7, Bloxham 119-3
Collegiate 240-5 (30), Christ 141-8
St Benedict’s 188-6 (40), UCS156
Taunton 188, Canford 110
Rugby 267-9, Oundle 183
Bede’s 202 (40), Cranleigh 164
Repton 302-4 (O Khan 103*), Uppingham 291-7
Warwick 203-8 (40), RGS Worcester 131
Glamorgan U18 211-9 , Shrewsbury 132
Charterhouse 133, Winchester 134-7
Whitgift 220-9, Epsom 222-4
Cheltenham 227-8, King’s, Worcester 149
Shiplake 169 (35), Merchant Taylors’, Northwood 2nd XI 170-2
RHS 197-6 (35), Stephen Perse183-7
St Albans 152 (30), Mill Hill 123
Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools 155-3 (20), The John Lyon School 156-3
Alleyn’s School 120-7 (20), Wilson’s School 121-6
Reed’s 276-4 (A Bates 117, O Jones 106), KCS Wimbledon* 95
RGS Guildford 243-8 (40) (H Griffiths 111), St John’s Leatherhead 133
Merchant Taylors’ Northwood 248, Hampton 222-8
Bedford 227-8 (40), Brentwood 177
Ipswich 215-8 (40) (T Golding 116), Gresham’s 218-4
Brighton 335-9 (H Eastman 110), Hurstpierpoint 130
Etom 209-6 dec., Radley 211-4
Sunday 19th April (50 Overs unless otherwise stated)
Malvern 175-9, Shrewsbury* 176-5
Epsom 239*, Hampshire Pathway XI 241-5
Gresham’s 211 (40), Sheringham CC 212-7
Monday 20th April
Bede’s 159-9 (20), Hurstpierpoint 153-9
Bedford School 2nd XI 177-9 (30), Bedford Modern 161
Bradfield 279 (50), Reading 136
Harrow 216-5 (40), King’s, Taunton 178
Stowe 241 (40), Wisbech GS 198
Tuesday 21st April (20 overs unless otherwise stated)
Parmiter’s 186-3, Aldenham School 139-6
Eton 197 (55), Charterhouse 199-7
Uppingham 196-4, Leicester GS 177-3
National Schools Boys Under 18 T20
Yorkshire, North East and Scotland
Round 1
Huddersfield New College 164-5, Bradford GS 137-6
Durham Johnston 223-8, Dame Allan’s 106-8
South East
Round 1
Elizabeth College, Guernsey 119-7, Ardingly 120-1
Simon Langton w/o St Lawrence (withdrawn)
Eastbourne 155-5, Brighton 159-4
Round 2
BACA 157-7, Bede’s 161-2
East
Round 1
Moulton 134-8, Uppingham135-5
City College, Norwich w/o Langley (withdrawn)
Stamford w/o Spalding GS (withdrawn)
Oundle 249-1 (H Nath 116*), Northampton School for Boys 92-9
Repton 280-2 (O Khan 165*), Loughborough GS 119-4
West Midlands
Round 1
Cheltenham 160-7, Pate’s GS 113
North London
Round 1
John Hampden GS 146-7, William Perkin 136
The Cricket Paper Boys Under 17 (35 overs unless otherwise stated)
Ardingly 115 (25), Epsom 116-6
Culford 180-6 (25 Overs), Bishop’s Stortford College 181-4
QMGS Walsall w/o Painsley (withdrawn)
Shenfield HS 218-5 (30), Haileybury 219-0 (J Mitchell 150*)
Harrow 328-2 (A Beresford-Pierse 140*, R Pawar 133), Tiffin GS 132-8
Gordon’s 235-4 (25) (W Wright 100*), St Bartholomew’s 137
Huddersfield New College 141, Rossall 142-5
Girls Cricket (20 overs unless otherwise stated)
Thursday 16th April
Seaford 136-2, Solihull 74
Marlborough 171-3 (30), Wellington 73
St John’s, Leatherhead 102-9, Charterhouse 103-0
Friday 17th April
Haileybury 142-5, Felsted109-5
Brighton 150-5, Hurstpierpoint136-2
Saturday 18th April
Collegiate 96-4, Christ Brecon 97-1
Canford 133-7 (20), Taunton 59
Taunton 86-2 (15), Canford 88-1
Oundle 123 (25), Rugby 127-3
Repton 230-1 (O Breese 105*, A Williams 101*), Uppingham 38
Charterhouse 168-4 (30), Downe House 38
Berkhamsted 46, Epsom 47-1
King’s High, Warwick 111-5 (100-ball), RGS Worcester 105-5
Scarborough 211-7 (30) (D Meikle 109*) Stamford 213-4 (F Teekasingh 154*)
Gresham’s 193-6 (30), Ipswich 194-4
Brighton 155-5, Hurstpierpoint 136-2
Sunday 19th April
Malvern 230-3 (40) (M Windeatt 109), Shrewsbury 234-3 (S Surapaneni 130*)
Monday 20th April
Stowe 82, Bedford Modern 83-0
Brighton 116-3, Eastbourne 57
Tuesday 21st April
RGS Worcester 166-6 (20 Overs), Cheltenham 137-3
Kimbolton 113-3 (20 Overs), The Leys 114-0
Cathedral School, Llandaff 149-2, Monmouth 109-2
The Cricket Paper Girls U18 100-ball
Will start this week