Match Reports

A Stranger Among Us The day at Oakley Park began with dark clouds and even darker thoughts of abandonment as a heavy shower rolled in.

“Phew what a scorcher” the Oaks intoned as they arrived at the ground. “Please win the toss Ian,” implored the bowlers, so that we can

The Oaks rolled into a drizzly St Mary Bourne for what was billed as the Chairman’s own personal derby. Now a resident of the Bourne

Pre-Match: A Local Derby on the Hill The hilltop pitch of Berrydown provided the setting for a summer’s evening clash between local rivals. A strong

With the recent heatwave replaced by more typical British summer conditions, the 3s turned up to a blustery and damp Newfound. Some of the less

Relegation Clash in the Heat On a blisteringly hot Saturday afternoon, the second team made the journey to Hollybourne for a relegation 48-pointer—or whatever the

After securing our first win of the season in dramatic style last week, Oakley 1s hosted Odiham 2s this Saturday, looking to make it two

Makeshift Side Faces Tough Challenge Saturday saw the Oaks travel to high-flying Chawton with a bit of a makeshift feel about the team, with both

Threadbare was probably the best you could describe the situation at Oakley this week. However, the 2s cobbled a side together, mainly consisting of 3s

Oakley Ladies are off to a flying start this season, winning both of their opening matches. Match 1: Stratfield Turgis (Away) Captain Sarah won the

The Thirds couldn’t make it five wins on the trot, falling short against Ropley Seconds at Newfound on a pleasant early summer afternoon. Team News

Where the pitch was rugged, the bowling was rapid, and the fight was real Sometimes in lower-league cricket, you rock up to a council pitch