Cricket Update #7

Team Reports

Wilson’s U15A won the toss and elected to field first against Langley Park. The decision initially looked promising, but an opening partnership of 83 runs gave Langley Park a strong foundation. Despite some disciplined bowling spells, Wilson’s let opportunities slip through their fingers—dropped catches and sloppy fielding allowed the visitors to reach 132 for 4 off their 20 overs, a total that should have been more manageable.

In reply, Wilson’s innings never quite got going, with early wickets putting the team behind the required run rate. There was a glimmer of hope as Tejas (24) and Sam (25) mounted a mini-recovery, showing composure and intent. However, both fell under the pressure of the mounting run rate.

The real issue lay in the lack of urgency throughout the innings: too many dot balls and not enough strike rotation meant Wilson’s couldn’t keep pace with the target. In a tense finish, the team ended on 129 for 9, falling just 3 runs short in a match that could have gone either way.

A tough loss, but a game full of learning points—especially in fielding discipline and batting intent under pressure.

Wilson’s U15Bs won the toss and chose to bat first against Langley, making full use of the opportunity with a commanding display at the crease.

Openers Atharva and Avyukuth got the team off to a solid start, rotating the strike well and laying a steady foundation. After both were dismissed, the innings was taken to the next level by a brilliant partnership between Zyan (42) and Howard, who remained unbeaten on a superb 51*. Their aggressive and composed batting helped Wilson’s finish on a formidable 190 for 3 from their 20 overs.

Carrying the momentum into the field, Wilson’s bowled with energy, precision, and intensity. The entire bowling unit contributed, but it was Arav Mehta who stole the show with a sensational spell—taking 5 wickets for just 6 runs in his 4 overs. His consistent, attacking line proved far too much for the Langley batters to handle.

Langley were bowled out well short of the target, giving Wilson’s a dominant 153-run win—a testament to an all-round team performance with both bat and ball. Bowling Highlight: Arav Mehta: 4 overs, 6 runs, 5 wickets

Wilson’s U13A won the toss and elected to bat first against Langley Park. The innings began cautiously, with runs hard to come by early on—most of them through extras. The momentum shifted when Kiaan came to the crease, injecting pace into the innings with a well-played 29 off 32 balls. He was well supported by Aadit, who contributed a steady 23 off 28 deliveries. Wilson’s closed their innings at 132 for 6 after 20 overs— a competitive total built on patience and key middle-order contributions.

With the ball, Wilson’s started brilliantly, maintaining a tight line and length that kept Langley Park well behind the required rate. Devam made early inroads with two quick wickets before Owais produced a stunning moment of magic in the 7th over—claiming a sensational hat-trick with his 4th, 5th, and 6th deliveries to put Wilson’s firmly in control.

However, a few loose overs in the middle gave Langley renewed hope, as they clawed back into the contest needing just 20 runs off the final two overs. But Wilson’s held their nerve. Owais and Devam returned to close out the innings with discipline and composure, restricting Langley Park to 126 for 9, sealing a narrow 6-run victory.

Bowling Highlights: Owais: 3 overs, 19 runs, 3 wickets (including a hat-trick). Devam: 3 overs, 10 runs, 2 wickets. Prateek: 2 overs, 14 runs, 2 wickets

Wilson’s U13B won the toss and elected to bat first against Langley. Openers Seyon and Jai walked out to the middle with intent. Unfortunately, Seyon was dismissed early leaving Jai, to support the innings. Despite being given a few chances by the Langley fielders, he capitalised well and made a composed 35, playing some elegant cricket shots.

The standout performance with the bat came from Arjun, who anchored the innings with an impressive 45 off just 30 balls. His powerful and consistent striking provided the backbone for Wilson’s innings. A late flourish from Aditya and Nilavan ensured Wilson’s posted a strong total of 170.

With the ball, Wilson’s started brightly, taking two quick wickets in the opening overs and putting Langley under immediate pressure. However, the intensity in the field dropped as the innings progressed. Concentration and fielding levels, usually a strength of this side, were below par on the day. Several catchable chances were put down, and too many players opted to use their feet rather than their hands in the field.

Despite the lapses, Wilson’s managed to hold firm. Tight bowling and key wickets at crucial stages saw Langley dismissed for 150, falling 20 runs short of the target. Jai capped off his strong all-round performance with the ball, finishing with excellent figures of 3 for 17 from his 4 overs.

Wilson’s U12A won the toss and chose to bat first in the semi-final of the Surrey Cup against King’s College Wimbledon. However, early nerves showed as two quick wickets fell due to poor shot selection. This brought Arjun (34) and Guhan (39) to the crease, and together they built a vital partnership, steadying the innings and pushing the total to 90.

Despite the strong platform, Wilson’s couldn’t capitalise, with the remaining batters unable to provide further resistance. The team was bowled out for 124 in the 22nd over of the allotted 25.

In reply, Wilson’s bowlers put in a disciplined performance, keeping the King’s College batters under constant pressure. Unfortunately, the fielding did not match the bowling intensity. Easy singles were conceded, run-out chances went begging, and crucial catches were dropped. These lapses proved costly as KCS chased down the target in the 24th over, just 8 wickets down.

It was a close and hard-fought match, with plenty of positives for Wilson’s to take forward, particularly the middle-order partnership and the bowling effort. With sharper fielding, the result could have gone the other way.

Wilson’s 1st XI lost the toss and were asked to field first as Langley Park elected to bat. The visitors started aggressively, with their openers taking advantage of some short-pitched bowling and racing to an early advantage.

A change in bowling brought some success for Wilson’s, with a couple of quick wickets pegging Langley back momentarily. However, the momentum stayed with the batting side, as their middle-order batters maintained a positive tempo. Langley finished strongly to post a competitive 157 for 5 from their 20 overs.

In response, Wilson’s struggled to build partnerships. Early wickets and tight bowling from Langley made it difficult to chase at the required rate. Despite a valiant effort from Ishaan, who carried his bat for an unbeaten 54 and looked in control throughout, the lack of support from the other end meant the chase never truly got going.

Wilson’s finished on 123 for 6 in their 20 overs, falling short by 34 runs.

Wilson’s 1st XI won the toss and elected to bat first.

On a tricky surface, Wilson’s top order struggled to build momentum, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Ashutosh was the only early batter to settle, scoring a composed 29 off 31 balls. The innings was later revived by a crucial middle-order partnership between Rayyan (27 off 25) and Diyath, who produced a blistering counterattack with 48 off just 22 balls, helping push the total to a competitive 154-8 from 20 overs.

Batting Highlights: Diyath – 48 (22). Ashutosh – 29 (31). Rayyan – 27 (25)

Alleyn’s reply never truly got going. Early wickets and tight bowling made it difficult to keep up with the required rate. Wilson’s bowlers kept up the pressure, with Vihaan, Diyath, and Rishabh all claiming two wickets apiece. A disciplined team effort in the field restricted Alleyn’s to 109-9 in their 20 overs, sealing a 45-run victory for Wilson’s.

Bowling Highlights: Vihaan – 2 wickets. Diyath – 2 wickets. Rishabh – 2 wickets.

Wilson's 12As won the toss and elected to bat first.

After a cautious start and some experimentation with the batting order, Wilson’s were 43-0 after 10 overs, with no batters taking major risks early on. Sulloch was eventually retired on 13 (39), prompting a reshuffle that paid off brilliantly. Arjun, originally slotted to bat at 9 or 10, was promoted up the order and delivered a game-changing knock of 41 off just 21 balls. He was well supported by Leo, who added quick runs with 20 off 9 deliveries. The late acceleration lifted Wilson’s to a competitive 125-4

Emanuel came out strong and maintained a scoring rate above the required run rate in the first half of their innings. However, tight and disciplined spells from Reyansh and Will applied the brakes just when it mattered. With pressure mounting, wickets began to fall, and Emanuel ultimately fell short, finishing on 112-7 from their 20 overs.

Bowling Highlights: Reyansh: 4-0-13-2. Will: 4-0-14-1. Vayun: 2-0-15-2

Wilson’s U12Bs won the toss and elected to bat first.

Wilson’s got off to a flying start with openers Rishan and Krish putting on a commanding partnership. Both showed excellent shot selection — punishing the loose deliveries while respecting the good ones. Rishan played an aggressive and fluent innings, retiring on 55 off 38 balls, while Krish complemented him perfectly with a composed 52 off 46 balls, also retiring not out.

The innings was expertly closed out by Vivan, who remained unbeaten on 23 off 20, and Shrehan, who lit up the final overs with a stylish cameo of 16 off just 5 balls.

Wilson’s finished on a dominant 180-0 in 20 overs, not losing a single wicket — a rare and impressive feat.

Batting Highlights: Rishan – 55* (38, retired), Krish – 52* (46, retired), Vivan – 23* (20), Shrehan – 16* (5)

In the field, Wilson’s maintained high standards with sharp catching and tight bowling. Every bowler contributed with at least one wicket, but the standout performance came from Naitik, who took 2 wickets for just 10 runs in his 2 overs.

Emanuel never recovered from the early pressure and were eventually restricted to 64 all out, giving Wilson’s a thumping 116-run victory.

Wilson’s U12C won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Wilson’s put in a dominant bowling performance, making the most of favourable conditions. All 12 opposition players were dismissed for just 44 runs in 17.5 overs. The bowling unit kept things tight throughout, with standout economy rates from Pranav, who bowled 2 overs for just 4 runs, and Luke, who returned remarkable figures of 2 overs, 2 runs.

In reply, Wilson’s made light work of the chase. Despite losing three wickets, the result was never in doubt. The bulk of the runs came from Luke, who followed up his economical spell with a confident 21 off 16 balls (retired). The total was chased down swiftly in just 6.1 overs, finishing at 45-3.

A convincing all-round performance from Wilson’s, with tidy bowling, sharp fielding, and a comfortable chase to seal another strong victory.

Wilson’s U15A won the toss and elected to bat first against Alleyn’s. Despite a shaky start with the loss of early wickets, the team staged a strong recovery through composed and mature batting. Viraaj steadied the innings with a patient 22 from 38 balls, while Parth added valuable runs with a well-crafted 31 off 40 deliveries. Eshvar provided late impetus with a quickfire 19 from just 15 balls, guiding Wilson’s to a competitive total of 134 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, Wilson’s bowlers delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing accuracy and discipline with the ball. The Alleyn’s batting lineup found no momentum, struggling to build any meaningful partnerships. Under relentless pressure, they were bowled out for just 30 runs in the 14th over, sealing a comprehensive win for Wilson’s.

Wilson’s U14As lost the toss and were asked to bat. After the early run-out of Sevin the rest of the batting lineup responded with intent, punishing loose deliveries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Luca (51 off 37) and Olly (50 off 45) both retired after well-paced half-centuries, while Nilin played an excellent supporting role with 27 runs. The team finished on an impressive 157 for 2 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Alleyn’s struggled to keep up with the required run rate, managing just 30 runs from the first 10 overs.

Vidur led the attack with a standout spell, taking 4 wickets for just 7 runs in 3 overs. Sai (2-3-0) and Tanush (2-5-1) also delivered excellent spells, while Nilin chipped in with 2 wickets as well. Alleyn’s finished on 100 for 9 from their 20 overs.

Wilson's U13As won the toss and elected to bat. The team slightly reshuffled the batting order to give opportunities to different players. Steady contributions throughout the innings helped Wilson’s post a competitive total of 142 for 9 from their 20 overs.

Olivier played a brisk knock of 21 from just 13 balls, while Siddhant anchored the innings with a composed 21 off 24. The rest of the lineup chipped in with useful runs to ensure a solid total on the board.

With the ball, Wilson’s seamers set the tone early, consistently hitting good areas and keeping the pressure on. While a couple of the spinners went for runs in isolated overs, Nimay stood out with an economical and effective spell.

Key bowling figures: Rafa: 3 overs, 15 runs, 3 wickets, Devam: 3 overs, 12 runs, 1 wicket, Nimay: 2 overs, 9 runs, 2 wickets, Prateek: 1 over, 2 runs, 2 wickets, Owais also chipped in with a wicket.

Alleyn’s were never quite in control of the chase, consistently falling behind the required rate. They were eventually bowled out for 108 in the 17th over.

A disciplined bowling performance and a balanced batting effort earned Wilson’s a 34-run win and another encouraging team display.

Wilson’s U13Bs won the toss and elected to bat against Alleyns. Wilson’s posted an imposing total of 189 for 3 from their 20 overs, with Jai leading the way. He was the standout with the bat, retiring on a well-earned 50, anchoring the innings with fluency and control. The rest of the batting unit supported well, ensuring a strong finish.

In response, Alleyn’s struggled from the outset against an aggressive and disciplined Wilson’s side. Even with frequent bowling rotations, Wilson’s maintained pressure through tight lines, sharp fielding, and an attacking mindset. Alleyn’s were never allowed to settle and were bowled out for just 54 runs in the 12th over.

It was a complete team effort, combining dominant batting, relentless bowling, and high-energy fielding. A thoroughly deserved and emphatic win for the 13Bs.

Wilson’s U12As lost the toss and were asked to bat. The team never quite found momentum. With the early loss of Arjun and no major partnerships forming, runs were hard to come by.

Sarvesh provided some stability with a battling 18 from 30 balls, but the Alleyn’s bowlers kept things tight throughout. Wilson’s finished on 89 all out from their 20 overs.

In defence, Alleyn’s began their chase positively, attacking from the outset. Wilson’s bowlers struggled to apply consistent pressure or make early breakthroughs. Leo provided a late spark, claiming 3 wickets in his 2 overs, but by then the visitors were well on course. Alleyn’s reached the target in the 18th over with 4 wickets to spare.

A disappointing result but an important reality check for the team, highlighting areas for improvement as the season progresses.

Results

Monday 16th June 2025

U15A lost to Langley Park by 2 wickets
U15B beat Langley Park by 140 runs

Tuesday 17th June 2025

U13A beat Langley Park by 6 runs
U13B beat Langley Park by 24 runs
U12A lost to Kings College School by 2 wickets

Wednesday 18th June 2025

1st XI lost to Langley Park by 40 runs

Friday 20th June 2025

1st XI beat Alleyn’s School by 45 runs
U12A beat Emanuel School by 10 runs
U12B beat Emanuel School by 116 runs
U12C beat Emanuel School by 7 wickets
U12D beat Emanuel School

Saturday 21st June 2025

U15A beat Alleyn’s School by 104 runs by 62 runs
U14A beat Alleyn’s School by 57 runs
U13A beat Alleyn’s School by 34 runs
U13B beat Alleyn’s School by 135 runs
U12A lost to Alleyn’s School by 4 wickets