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Annual OC vs School Cricket Match
Highgate School 1st XI 149/9 (20)
Old Cholmeleians 1st XI 149/6 (20)
The annual OC vs School match took place on Friday, 3 July, in glorious sunshine. The OCs batted first and shared the runs around, with Eddie Tse (SG 2013) scoring 30, and Aran P, Tom Halstead (FG 2000), and Jamie Sperling (QG 2011) all contributing over 20 runs each, finishing on 149/6.
Highgate’s 1st XI made a positive start but lost wickets consistently to find themselves at 86/9, at which point a fantastic last-wicket partnership brought the school to a tie. Though it was close to 9pm, the school players clamoured for a super over, which the OCs were more than happy to oblige. The school scored 11 from their super over, and the OCs fell just 2 runs short. A great evening’s cricket was had by all, with particular thanks to all the school staff who enabled the game to happen.
Cricket League
It was a mixed weekend for OCs, with the 1st XI securing a 20-run victory over Hatfield & Crusaders CC 2nd XI, while the 2nd XI suffered a 7-wicket defeat against Hitchin CC 4th XI.
1st XI vs Hatfield and Crusaders CC 2nd XI
Result: Won by 20 runs
Old Cholmeleians CC 1st XI 190/9 (40)
Hatfield and Crusaders CC 2nd XI 170 (4)
OCs 1st XI beat Hatfield & Crusaders CC 2nd XI by 20 runs, posting 190/9 from 40 overs and bowling the visitors out for 170.
A disciplined bowling display and regular wickets helped OCs defend their total and secure the victory.
A strong all-round team performance ensured a well-earned win for the 1st XI.
2nd XI vs Hitchin CC 4th XI
Result: Lost by 7 wickets
Old Cholmeleians CC 2nd XI 131 (39.4)
Hitchin CC 4th XI 135/3 (21)
OCs 2nd XI fell to a 7-wicket defeat against Hitchin CC 4th XI, with the visitors reaching 135/3 in 21 overs.
Hitchin chased confidently, securing victory with plenty of wickets and overs to spare.
Despite the result, the 2nd XI will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
1s: Eddie Tse 53 (SG 2013), M Waraich 41, M Pierre 37 (NG 2013), P Taylor 4-21
2s: I Afridi 43, Ollie Jenne 33 (EG 2010)
Golf
The Bernard Darwin Team (over 55s) were narrowly beaten 2–1 by Marlborough in a closely contested first-round match. Howard Olivere (NG 1971) and Mark Walton (FG 1971) secured the OCs' only win, continuing their impressive record in the Darwin competition. Marlborough progressed from the tie, while Eton went on to win the overall event.
Team members: Peter Dunbar (MG 1975), E Wass (WG 1987), Howard Olivere (NG 1971), Mark Walton (FG 1971), Peter Langrish-Smith (NG 1973), Robert Audley (NG 1974).
Bernard Darwin Golf Team