Our first ever Women & Girls showcase day took place on 16th August at Wormsley and was a roaring success, despite the best efforts of the weather to derail us. The day was designed to give girls the opportunity to play at the world-famous Wormsley Cricket Ground, whilst also getting the chance for them to watch our women’s county team up close.
Game 1 began at 10am with Oxford Under 13’s Girls playing Cumnor Under 13’s Girls. Both teams qualified for the finals day on account of finishing in the top two in their group.
Oxford came out victorious in a game that showcased some great cricket. Oxford recorded a score of 140/3 and Cumnor made 91/4 off their 16 overs in reply. Full scorecard here – https://oxonwomenscomps.play-cricket.com/website/results/5488474
The second match was the Under 15 girls hardball final between Oxford and Moreton. The game was reduced to 16 overs per side after rain delays and Moreton piled on 172/5 off their 16 overs. Oxford innings could only last 12 overs before another rain break, Oxford were 70/6 which was behind the revised target of 130 that they needed at that point in the game, and enough overs were bowled to constitute a game so Moreton ran out comfortable winners by 59 runs. Full scorecard here: https://oxonwomenscomps.play-cricket.com/website/results/5488473
A healthy crowd was starting to build throughout the day and it was great to see the County women warming up alongside the pitch during the Under 15’s final.
The final game was our showpiece game between our County Women and the British Army. Oxfordshire won the toss and made a great start, racing to 130-1 off 16 overs before the rain came for a final time to put an end to proceedings. Abi Norgrove made 63 off 51 balls and Meg Jones was 54 not out. Full scorecard here: https://oxfordshirecb.play-cricket.com/website/results/5489297