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Northwood Town Cricket Club Saturday 2nd XI v Hatch End on Sat 24 May 2025 at 01:00 PM
Northwood Town Cricket Club Won by 34 Runs

Match report Northwood Town Cricket Club Triumphs Over Hatch End in a Gritty Contest

Northwood Town Cricket Club (NTCC) welcomed Hatch End Cricket Club for a gripping encounter on a sluggish, rain-affected pitch that offered little bounce and made stroke play a challenging proposition. Losing the toss, NTCC skipper Shah was asked to bat first under gloomy skies and on a surface that demanded grit and patience.

Steady Start Despite Testing Conditions

Openers Bijendra and Jesant displayed commendable composure early on, respecting the conditions and focusing on crease occupation. Jesant was unfortunate to fall to a short ball that failed to rise — a stark reminder of the pitch’s unpredictability. Bijendra, however, showcased class and temperament, punishing the rare loose deliveries and anchoring the innings with a fluent 54, providing much-needed stability at the top. Jay provided brief support before becoming another victim of the sluggish wicket. Following Bijendra’s departure, Ravi took charge of the middle order with a calm and calculated unbeaten 45*, expertly rotating the strike and guiding the innings through a crucial phase. Valuable late contributions from skipper Shah and KP added impetus, pushing NTCC to a competitive 174 all out in 39.5 overs — a total that reflected the challenge posed by the surface.

Bowlers Rise to the Occasion

With 174 to defend, NTCC’s bowlers were sharp and purposeful from the outset. Rudra struck with the second ball of the innings, setting the tone. Jay, in a fiery spell, ripped through the top order with two quick wickets, leaving Hatch End struggling at 3 down within four overs. First-change bowlers KP and Jesant maintained the pressure, with KP picking up key wickets. Hatch End's No. 5 and No. 7 batters attempted a counter-attack, finding boundaries and briefly swinging momentum. Recognising the shift, Shah reintroduced Jay for a crucial second spell — a masterstroke that paid immediate dividends as Jay removed the dangerous No. 5, thanks to a sharp catch by Harish. Harish then made a telling impact with the ball, dismissing the aggressive No. 7 with a well-judged catch by Rudra in the deep. NTCC’s bowlers maintained composure and discipline to clean up the tail, bowling Hatch End out for 140 and sealing a hard-fought victory.

Standout Performances:

Bijendra: Anchored the innings with a composed 54.

Ravi: Played a mature knock of 45* on a testing surface.

Jay: Led the bowling attack with a match-winning 4-wicket haul.

Northwood Town Cricket Club Saturday 2nd XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
4nb 8w 2b 4lb 
for 10 wickets
18
174		        
Jesant Halai b J Ajmal 4 15 1 26.67
Bijendra Vaghela b A Patel 54 66 9 81.82
Harish Janardhanan b J Ajmal 7 16 1 43.75 1
Jay Patel ct Unsure b S Sayed 14 22 2 63.64
Ravi Ramawat Not Out  45 68 4 66.18
Ganesh Jambulingam ct S Mehmood Qadri b A Patel 1 8 12.50 1
Arav patel b A Patel 0 2 0
Tushar Shah b A Hadi 16 24 3 66.67 1 1
Karan Rajani b A Hadi 4 8 50.0
Krunal Puwar ct Unsure b A Hadi 10 8 1 125.00
Rudra Shah b S Sayed 1 2 50.0 2

Hatch End Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Inayat Rahman8.013400.004.25
Jawad Ajmal7.0029214.504.14
Abdul Hadi6.0030310.005.00
Anil Patel8.022237.332.75
Sardar Sayed7.1035217.504.88
Abdul Basir2.00700.003.50
Abdul Momin1.001100.0011.00

Hatch End Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
2nb 5w 5b 5lb 
for 10 wickets
17
140 (37.2 overs)		     
Sajid Mehmood Qadri b R Shah 2
Anil Patel b K Puwar 5
Inayat Rahman ct T Shah b J Patel 1
Howard Davies b J Patel 4
Jawad Ajmal ct H Janardhanan b J Patel 51
Syed Aly ct G Jambulingam b K Puwar 1
Abdul Hadi ct R Shah b H Janardhanan 27
Rhys Howlett b J Patel 2
Abdul Momin st T Shah b H Janardhanan 10
Sardar Sayed Not Out  6
Abdul Basir ct R Shah b G Jambulingam 14

Northwood Town Cricket Club Saturday 2nd XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Rudra Shah8.0216116.002.00
Krunal Puwar8.0224212.003.00
Ganesh Jambulingam0.20414.0012.00
Jay Patel8.012646.503.25
Harish Janardhanan7.0129214.504.14
Jesant Halai6.003200.005.33