DEE Jarvis and Luke Charlesworth scored centuries as Oxfordshire Under 14s produced another sublime batting display against Dorset in the ECB County Cup match at Kilmington.
Following the previous week’s display, when big innings from James Coles and Freddie Smith helped them amass 336-6 against Cornwall, Oxon this time posted 295-6.
After the loss of two early wickets, Jarvis (100no) and Charlesworth (105) took the game away from the home side with remarkable displays.
Dorset kept the score ticking over in their reply, but whenever Oxfordshire needed a wicket, their bowlers delivered, eventually restricting the hosts to 190-7 from their 50 overs.
Ethan Davie starred with the ball taking 3-31 and Coles chipped in with 2-40 in their 105-run victory.
Oxfordshire Under 13s eased to a 111-run victory in a friendly match away to Millfield School.
Consistent batting displays helped Oxon reach 213-8 from 40 overs.
Alfie Turner (34) gave them a good start before with Harry Phillips (59) top-scored. Liam Turnbull (28) and Aidan Wilkinson (27) added useful knocks late on.
Millfield never recovered from being reduced to 31-4 and were bowled out for 102.
Just like when they were batting, all the Oxfordshire bowlers contributed.
Wickets were shared around by the bowlers, who were backed by some excellent fielding.
Ethan Barksfield (83) led the way as Oxfordshire Mercia Under 10s scored 215-7 in a friendly against Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan District at Penarth.
Barksfield was supported by Henry Henman (37) and Monty Boyd (25).
Wickets were then shared around as Jacob Eaton, Monty Boyd and Connor Rogan all took two wickets as the home side were bowled out for 60, handing Oxfordshire a 155-run win.
Meanwhile, Oxfordshire Wessex Under 10s played London Schools at Marcham.
In a one-sided contest, London rattled up 170-1 in their 35 overs. Oxon were shot out for 60 to lose by 110 runs.
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