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Royal Ascot CC Saturday 2nd XI v Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club League 2nd XI on Sat 06 Sep 2025 at 12:30
Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club Won by 4 wickets

Match report 🏏 Crook & Winch Seal Season Finale as Crowthorne Down Royal Ascot

Thames Valley Division 6A Royal Ascot CC September 6, 2025
Crowthorne 2nd XI wrapped up their season with a confident win over Royal Ascot 2nd XI, chasing down 153 with four wickets in hand and 13 overs to spare. It was a performance that reflected the team’s growth, grit, and togetherness across the campaign.
🎯 Bowling Backbone
Electing to field, Crowthorne’s bowlers shared the spoils:
- Robert Crook led the charge with 4-26 from 9 overs, removing both openers and two middle-order threats.
- Matt Jones (3-8) cleaned up the tail in just 3.5 overs.
- Jules O'Loughlin, Avinash Singh, and Andrew Baines each chipped in with a wicket.
- Royal Ascot were bowled out for 153 in 44.5 overs, with only Barter (37) and Pietersen (33) offering resistance.
đź’Ş Chase with Calm
Crowthorne’s reply was measured and mature:
- Chris Winch played the anchor role with a fluent 66 off 54 balls*, including 8 fours and a six.
- Matt Jones (30) provided stability before being run out.
- Pranav Desai added a brisk 25, and Robert Crook finished the job with a calm 1 off 3*.
- The team reached 156-6 in 31.5 overs, sealing the win and ending the season on a high.
🧡 Season Reflections
From derby wins to last-ball thrillers, the 2nd XI showed resilience, camaraderie, and flair throughout the season. This final match was a microcosm of their journey — shared responsibility, standout individual moments, and a collective spirit.


🏏 Crowthorne 2nd XI — 2025 Season Review: Grit, Glory & the A3095 Ashes
đź“Š Overall Record
- Played: 18
- Wins: 9
- Losses: 7
- Abandoned/Cancelled: 2
- Points Total: Consistently competitive, with multiple 22-point hauls and strong bowling returns.

🔥 Season Highlights
- Derby Dominance:
Crowthorne claimed the A3095 Ashes in both fixtures against Sandhurst, with disciplined bowling and composed chases. Dan Finucane and Matt Jones were central to both wins, with Jones praised for his leadership and sportsmanship.
- Classic Thriller vs Wokingham:
A 2-run win in late August was hailed as a season-defining match. Matt Jones’s post-match tribute to both teams captured the spirit: “That was a proper game of cricket… proud of our lads and grateful to both sides for making it a classic.”
- Batting Brilliance:
- Shiv Sivapalan: 77 vs Wokingham, anchoring a big total.
- Chris Winch: 66* in the season finale, and multiple key knocks under pressure.
- Jules O'Loughlin: 71* vs Braywood and consistent top-order contributions.
- Prakash Singh: Explosive 66 vs White Waltham and gritty innings throughout.
- Bowling Heroes:
- Robert Crook: 4-wicket hauls vs Royal Ascot and Braywood, often breaking partnerships.
- Dan Finucane: 4-20 in the second Sandhurst derby, leading the attack.
- Jay Blaney: 4-45 in the Wokingham thriller, sealing the win.
- Pranav Desai: Economical and incisive, especially in the Eversley and Braywood wins.

đź’ˇ Themes of the Season
- Resilience:
Comebacks from early collapses, especially in rain-affected matches and tight chases.
- Team Depth:
Contributions from across the XI — Katie Finucane’s catches, Rohan Malpani’s late-season surge, and Ravi Godbole’s spells all added to the collective strength.
- Leadership & Spirit:
Matt Jones’s captaincy was marked by calm under pressure, inclusive decision-making, and post-match gratitude — especially in derby matches and close finishes.

🧡 Legacy Moments
- “Two Runs, One Classic” — the Wokingham win.
- “Ashes Secured Again” — the Sandhurst double.
- “Winch & Crook Close the Curtain” — the Royal Ascot finale.



Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club League 2nd XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
2nb 2w 9b 1lb 
for 6 wickets
14
156		        
Julian O'Loughlin lbw L Hobson 6 19 1 31.58
Prakash Singh ct S Sinha b L Hobson 9 12 1 75.00 1
David Shaw b R Docker 0 3 0 1
Mike Brundish b R Docker 5 14 35.71 1
Matt Jones run out  (R Docker) 30 63 3 47.62
Chris Winch Not Out  66 54 8 1 122.22
Pranav Desai ct S Sinha b A Vasudevan 25 24 4 104.17
Robert Crook Not Out  1 3 33.33
Avinash Singh  
Katie Finucane  
Andrew Baines  

Royal Ascot CC Saturday 2nd XI Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Rajiv Docker9.0222211.002.44
Larry Hobson7.0126213.003.71
Harry Winning2.001600.008.00
Rahul Mohindru6.002700.004.50
Manvir Dhaliwal2.001400.007.00
Shivam Sinha4.002700.006.75
Suraj Regmi1.00900.009.00
Ashwin Vasudevan0.50515.006.00

Royal Ascot CC Saturday 2nd XI Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
1nb 3w 13b 1lb 
for 10 wickets
18
153 (44.5 overs)		     
Murray Barter b R Crook 37 76 7 48.68
Ishaan Banerjee b J O'Loughlin 9 34 2 26.47
Dylan Pietersen b R Crook 33 40 5 82.50
Rahul Mohindru ct D Shaw b A Baines 11 52 21.15
Manvir Dhaliwal lbw R Crook 0 2 0
Rajiv Docker ct P Singh b R Crook 14 15 2 93.33
Ashwin Vasudevan st M Brundish b A Singh 9 16 56.25
Suraj Regmi b M Jones 19 26 73.08
Larry Hobson b M Jones 2 4 50.0
Shivam Sinha Not Out  1 3 33.33
Harry Winning b M Jones 0 2 0

Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club League 2nd XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Pranav Desai5.011700.003.40
Katie Finucane7.041300.001.86
Julian O'Loughlin5.0120120.004.00
Avinash Singh6.0033133.005.50
Andrew Baines9.0222122.002.44
Robert Crook9.012646.502.89
Matt Jones3.51832.672.09