Scorecard

Wokingham CC 4th XI v Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club League 2nd XI on Sat 23 Aug 2025 at 12:30
Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club Won by 2 runs

Match report 🏏 Crowthorne Edge Wokingham in a Classic for the Ages

Thames Valley Division 6A Wokingham CC August 23, 2025
In a match that had everything — runs, wickets, tension, and sportsmanship — Crowthorne 2nd XI held their nerve to beat Wokingham 4th XI by just 2 runs, defending 252 in a dramatic finish that will be talked about for seasons to come.
đź’Ą Batting Fireworks
Crowthorne posted a formidable 252-9 from 45 overs, built on a trio of standout performances:
- Shiv Sivapalan was majestic, scoring 77 off 111 balls with 14 boundaries.
- Jules O'Loughlin added a fluent 57, and David Shaw blasted a rapid 38 off 23.
- Extras (25) helped boost the total, but Wokingham’s bowlers kept chipping away, with Jake Staples (3-51) and Om Gore (2-39) leading the attack.
🎯 Bowling Drama
Wokingham’s chase was relentless, with contributions throughout:
- Glyn Clements (54), Jitto Joseph (44), and Jake Staples (27) kept the scoreboard ticking.
- But Crowthorne’s bowlers held firm:
- Jay Blaney (4-45) was the hero at the death, removing four key batters.
- Jules O'Loughlin (2-35) and Dan Finucane (1-22) chipped in, while Ravi Godbole, Desai, and Sivapalan each took one.
- Wokingham were bowled out for 250 in 44.5 overs, just two runs shy of glory.
🧡 Post-Match Praise
After the final wicket fell, Matt Jones — Crowthorne’s captain — was beaming:
“That was a proper game of cricket. Hats off to Wokingham — they pushed us all the way. I’m proud of our lads for digging deep, and grateful to both teams for making it a classic. That’s what club cricket is all about.”

His words summed up the spirit of the day — competitive, respectful, and unforgettable.
🧮 Points & Positives
- Crowthorne earned the full 22 points, Wokingham took 13.
- A match that showcased character, composure, and camaraderie.

Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club League 2nd XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
extras
TOTAL :
3nb 15w 2b 5lb 
for 9 wickets
25
252		        
Julian O'Loughlin lbw O Gore 57 67 9 85.07
Siv Sivapalan b J Staples 77 111 14 69.37 2
Mike Brundish ct S Muniyappa b O Gore 7 17 1 41.18
David Shaw ct S Prakash b J Staples 38 23 3 2 165.22
Matt Jones ct T Barker b T Barker 4 4 100 1
Chris Winch ct C Kulkarni b D Gumbs 14 12 2 116.67
Pranav Desai ct D Barson b J Staples 0 1 1 0
Dan Finucane ct G Clements b S Prakash 10 9 1 111.11 1
Ravi Godbole Not Out  18 10 3 180.0 1
Jay Blaney b S Prakash 1 2 50.0
Sam Mansfield Not Out  1 1 100 1

Wokingham CC 4th XI Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Sivapranan Prakash6.0038219.006.33
Ethan Tatum6.012500.004.17
Shiv Muniyappa9.002500.002.78
Deandre Gumbs7.0045145.006.43
Jake Staples9.0051317.005.67
Om Gore5.0039219.507.80
Toby Barker3.0022122.007.33

Wokingham CC 4th XI Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
extras
TOTAL :
1nb 2w 2b 1lb 
for 10 wickets
6
250 (44.5 overs)		     
Chinmay Kulkarni ct D Finucane b R Godbole 8 9 1 88.89
Jitto Joseph ct M Jones b D Finucane 44 37 6 1 118.92
Shiv Muniyappa lbw P Desai 19 23 4 82.61
David Barson ct S Sivapalan b J Blaney 34 64 5 53.12
Toby Barker ct S Mansfield b J Blaney 19 26 2 73.08
Glyn Clements b J O'Loughlin 54 52 3 1 103.85
Om Gore b J Blaney 16 10 1 1 160.0
Deandre Gumbs b J Blaney 13 10 2 130.0
Sivapranan Prakash ct R Godbole b S Sivapalan 10 8 1 125.00
Jake Staples ct S Sivapalan b J O'Loughlin 27 11 1 3 245.45
Ethan Tatum Not Out  0

Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club League 2nd XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Ravi Godbole6.0037137.006.17
Pranav Desai6.0130130.005.00
Dan Finucane9.0222122.002.44
Siv Sivapalan7.0048148.006.86
Jay Blaney9.0045411.255.00
Matt Jones5.003000.006.00
Julian O'Loughlin2.5035217.5012.35