FIVE STAR HARPER SKITTLES CHAD

Richard Harper was the star as he took 5-21 in the second teams three wicket victory at home to Chadlington II on Saturday. He was supported by the in form Don Paterson who took 3-29 in Chadlington’s 134 all out in a rain reduced innings. Paul Duester jnr with 31 for the visitors. Newingtons reply was a case [...] . . . →Read More:FIVE STAR HARPER SKITTLES CHAD

CHARLBURY WASH OUT

The first team game versus Charlbury was unfortunately abandoned with the game poised nicely and slightly in our favour. Having restricted the hosts to 141-6 from their reduced 35 overs,Jason Tillcock 35 not out and Lee Davis 18 not out were looking good with us reaching 56-0 from 11 overs when the rain came. . . . →Read More:CHARLBURY WASH OUT

CAPTAINS INNINGS SEES OFF CHAD

New club captain Ansar Aslams 56 was the stand out performance as the club beat Chadlington on the opening day. The day started well for Aslam as he won the toss and decided to bowl on a wicket that was livened up by a pre match shower. Tom Hill making the first breakthrough removing the dangerous [...] . . . →Read More:CAPTAINS INNINGS SEES OFF CHAD

DAVIS IS TOO GOOD FOR COMBE

A superb knock of 76 from Lee Davis helped the second XI to a convincing 58 run win away at Combe. Batting first,Davis lost opening partner Dawson for just 2 but was given some support from captain Andy Parsons 18. James Taylor and Chris Jackson came and went very quickly as Davis continued to rack [...] . . . →Read More:DAVIS IS TOO GOOD FOR COMBE

PRE SEASON MIXED RESULTS

With the weather finally showing some favour towards cricket and having missed a whole pre season last year,we have managed a win against Bloxham Black Caps last Thursday. New first team captain Ansar Aslam,Olly Troup and Olly Evans making good runs in the chase after some excellent bowling from Tom Hill,Don Paterson,Clark Berry and Evans [...] . . . →Read More:PRE SEASON MIXED RESULTS

Cricket:Friendly Victory Over Dunchurch and Bilton

The Sunday side overcame a strong Dunchurch and Bilton team yesterday by 85 runs. Batting first Newington made 220-6. Stuart Walton hitting 18 fours and a six on his way to scoring 101 before retiring,he was well supported by Stuart Morgan with 38* and James Taylor(below) 22. Parsons,Gilkes and Ansar Aslam all getting out for 4,Brian [...] . . . →Read More:Cricket:Friendly Victory Over Dunchurch and Bilton

Cricket:Title Hangover Shows At Marsh

The first team had clearly not shaken off their hangovers after the championship winning party and lost heavily at Marsh Gibbon. With several key players missing the skipper won the toss and fielded. Marsh batted aggresively as the bowling was shared round to give everyone a game and posted 217-9 from a rain reduced 43 [...] . . . →Read More:Cricket:Title Hangover Shows At Marsh

Cricket:First Team Crowned Champions

Broughton and North Newington became OCA Division 2 champions with a hard fought victory at home to second placed Faringdon. The visitors batted first and were restricted to 166-6 thanks to some brilliant fielding and tight bowling,in particular from Andy Parsons 1-22 and Neil Mepham 1-34,both from 12 overs.Azhar Shah picking up 2-50 and Jeet Singh 1-30. Ian [...] . . . →Read More:Cricket:First Team Crowned Champions

Cricket:Friendly Victory Over Sibford

The friendly team triumphed over SNCL side Sibford on Sunday by 46 runs. Batting first after a heavy shower,Newington posted 188-7 from their 36 overs. Neil Mepham(below) hit 44 and Ansar Aslam 57 supported by Richard Harper with 19*. Dave Pratt taking 5-21 for Sibford. The visitors never looked in contention as Tom Hill took 2-12 [...] . . . →Read More:Cricket:Friendly Victory Over Sibford

Cricket:Seconds End Season On A High

Broughton and North Newington II finished their season in style with two wins which could still see them crowned champions of division 11. On Saturday they beat Kilkenny II by 6 wickets. Stuart Morgan(below) taking 4-11,Don Paterson 3-36 and Mark Richardson 2-21 as they skittled Kilkenny for 79. In reply Alex Dawson hit 24 and Scott [...] . . . →Read More:Cricket:Seconds End Season On A High