Old Bloxhamists 8 July 2024

Manager  Dave Eaton

Lost by 4 Wickets

SOA 155 all out (Kieran Coyne 36, Charlie Hill 33)

Old Bloxhamists 156 for 6 (Jack White 3 for 23)

As is tradition in this fixture. the SOA were invited to bat first. A steady start from Simpson & Hill saw the SOA move to 47  before Simpson was caught for 23. Hill moved to 33 before being bowled. This brought the entertainment to the crease. At one end Daniel “The Witney Wall” Edwards and the other Kieran “My dad played football for Australia” Coyne. A welcome 50 run partnership was the last good thing to happen in the SOA batting innings other than some cold, crisp lager/cider on the balcony. All out 155! A superb display of bowling from Hardy Linnell who claimed 6 for 27 from 11.2 overs for the OB’s.

Our South African overseas’ over for a couple of weeks sampling the delights of the SOA in the dark, wet north of the county were the pick of the bowlers. Jack White with 1 for 23 from 6 overs bowled with great pace and control of the swinging ball aided by Asavela Khambulr whose leg spin claimed 4-51 from 11.4overs. The OB’s knocked the runs off 6 wickets down.

A brilliant day had once again with lovely food, better drink and even better company.