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Oxford Downs, pictured bowling, were beaten in the John Goodman Cup final Picture: Ed Nix

Oxford Downs and Thame Town beaten in Home Counties Premier League finals

Tom Cosford, pictured bowling earlier this season, is out of Oxford Downs’ John Goodman Cup final against High Wycombe Picture: Ed Nix

Tom Cosford, pictured bowling earlier this season, is out of Oxford Downs’ John Goodman Cup final against High Wycombe Picture: Ed Nix

Home Counties Premier League: Oxford Downs eye double + Thame Town face Henley

George Sandbach starred as Oxford Downs reached the John Goodman Cup final Picture: Ed Nix

George Sandbach starred as Oxford Downs reached the John Goodman Cup final Picture: Ed Nix

Home Counties Premier League round-up: Sandbach leads Oxford Downs to final

Aston Rowant captain Josh Smith takes his side to Henley in the John Goodman Plate semi-finals Picture: Ed Nix

Aston Rowant captain Josh Smith takes his side to Henley in the John Goodman Plate semi-finals Picture: Ed Nix

Home Counties Premier League semi-final previews

Oxford Downs (bowling) reached the cup semi-finals, while Aston Rowant (batting) are in the plate Picture: Ed Nix

Oxford Downs (bowling) reached the cup semi-finals, while Aston Rowant (batting) are in the plate Picture: Ed Nix

Home Counties Premier League round-up: four Oxfordshire sides into play-offs

Tom Coleman returns for Horspath’s final-day fixture against Oxford Downs Picture: Richard Cave

Tom Coleman returns for Horspath’s final-day fixture against Oxford Downs Picture: Richard Cave

Derbies to decide play-off spots on Home Counties Premier League final day

Horspath’s Harrison Ward hits out as Oxford captain Jamie Perkin looks on Picture: Clive Jones

Horspath’s Harrison Ward hits out as Oxford captain Jamie Perkin looks on Picture: Clive Jones

Home Counties Premier League round-up: Oxford Downs beat leaders Henley

Luke Maslen bowling for Oxford Downs, who have climbed to fourth heading into Saturday’s meeting with leaders Henley Picture: Ed Nix

Luke Maslen bowling for Oxford Downs, who have climbed to fourth heading into Saturday’s meeting with leaders Henley Picture: Ed Nix

Oxford Downs eye up leaders Henley as top eight race intensifies

Aston Rowant's Alex Chapman appeals for a wicket in the defeat to Datchet Picture: Ed Nix

Aston Rowant's Alex Chapman appeals for a wicket in the defeat to Datchet Picture: Ed Nix

Home Counties round-up: Wins for Thame Town, Horspath, Oxford and Oxford Downs

Lloyd Belcher has urged Horspath to continue their winning streak Picture: David Fleming

Lloyd Belcher has urged Horspath to continue their winning streak Picture: David Fleming

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Angus Livingstone starred in Horspath’s dramatic late fightback to beat Chesham Pictures: Horspath CC

Angus Livingstone starred in Horspath’s dramatic late fightback to beat Chesham Pictures: Horspath CC

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Dramatic final over snatches Horspath win, while Oxford get off the mark

Aston Rowant’s James Coles on his way to scoring 83 against Oxford last weekend Picture: Ian Thacker

Aston Rowant’s James Coles on his way to scoring 83 against Oxford last weekend Picture: Ian Thacker

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Tom Coleman inspired Horspath to their first victory of the season with a brilliant 109 in the 94-run success at Thame Town Pictures: Richard Cave

Tom Coleman inspired Horspath to their first victory of the season with a brilliant 109 in the 94-run success at Thame Town Pictures: Richard Cave

Home Counties: Records for Horspath, Downs beat leaders, Rowant thrash Oxford

Aston Rowant skipper Josh Smith’s drive has too much power for the bowler on his way to a half century which set up a victory at Oxford Downs Pictures: Ed Nix

Aston Rowant skipper Josh Smith’s drive has too much power for the bowler on his way to a half century which set up a victory at Oxford Downs Pictures: Ed Nix

Home Counties Premier League: Success for Thame Town, Aston Rowant and Banbury

Oxford captain Jamie Perkin is aiming to continue his side’s excellent home record when they face Thame Town tomorrow Picture: Ed Nix

Oxford captain Jamie Perkin is aiming to continue his side’s excellent home record when they face Thame Town tomorrow Picture: Ed Nix

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The gloomy picture at Oxford was replicated elsewhere, with all but one match involving Oxfordshire sides on Saturday abandoned Picture: Ed Nix

The gloomy picture at Oxford was replicated elsewhere, with all but one match involving Oxfordshire sides on Saturday abandoned Picture: Ed Nix

Banbury beat the weather as Oxon's other Home Counties sides are washed out

Lloyd Sabin celebrates a wicket during Banbury’s win over Horspath Picture: David Fleming

Lloyd Sabin celebrates a wicket during Banbury’s win over Horspath Picture: David Fleming

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Banbury in action against Horspath last season. The sides face each other in the first game of the Home Counties season tomorrow Picture: Ed Nix

Banbury in action against Horspath last season. The sides face each other in the first game of the Home Counties season tomorrow Picture: Ed Nix

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Freddie Smith’s straight drive gets him more runs

Freddie Smith’s straight drive gets him more runs

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Oxford’s Robert Craze goes on the attack to add some crucial late runsPictures: Ed Nix

Oxford’s Robert Craze goes on the attack to add some crucial late runsPictures: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Oxford back on top + Home Counties round-up

Will Sutcliffe returns to the Thame Town line-up for their big title clash with Oxford

Will Sutcliffe returns to the Thame Town line-up for their big title clash with Oxford

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Richard Sillars hit 75 and then claimed two wickets as Oxford Downs drew with Amersham Picture: Ric Mellis

Richard Sillars hit 75 and then claimed two wickets as Oxford Downs drew with Amersham Picture: Ric Mellis

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Banbury’s Joe Thomas delivers during his spell of 3-52Pictures: Ed Nix

Banbury’s Joe Thomas delivers during his spell of 3-52Pictures: Ed Nix

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Darryl Brown is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury

Darryl Brown is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury

CRICKET: Horspath star likely to miss season + Home Counties preview

Banbury celebrate winning the Home Counties Premier League T20 title Picture: Banbury CC

Banbury celebrate winning the Home Counties Premier League T20 title Picture: Banbury CC

CRICKET: Banbury stun Henley to seal T20 triumph

Will Watts hit an unbeaten century for Oxford Downs, but his side could only draw against bottom club Dinton

Will Watts hit an unbeaten century for Oxford Downs, but his side could only draw against bottom club Dinton

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Horspath’s Lloyd Belcher appeals successfully to have Dom Whatmore trapped lbwPictures: Ed Nix

Horspath’s Lloyd Belcher appeals successfully to have Dom Whatmore trapped lbwPictures: Ed Nix

Horspath slump to bottom as Rowant claim derby win

Oxford Downs bowler Richard Sillars forces Oxford’s Calvin Dickinson to play onPictures: Ric Mellis

Oxford Downs bowler Richard Sillars forces Oxford’s Calvin Dickinson to play onPictures: Ric Mellis

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Banbury skipper Lloyd Sabin scored his first half-century of the season last week

Banbury skipper Lloyd Sabin scored his first half-century of the season last week

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Harvey Eltham’s century helped Oxford to victory over Chesham

Harvey Eltham’s century helped Oxford to victory over Chesham

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Rob Keat took 3-16 from ten overs in Oxford’s dramatic win on Saturday

Rob Keat took 3-16 from ten overs in Oxford’s dramatic win on Saturday

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Opener Chris Sandbach will miss Oxford Downs' next two matches in the Home Counties Premier League Picture: Richard Cave

Opener Chris Sandbach will miss Oxford Downs' next two matches in the Home Counties Premier League Picture: Richard Cave

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Freddie Smith smashes another boundary on his way to an impressive 107

Freddie Smith smashes another boundary on his way to an impressive 107

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Thame Town captain Michael Beard is eyeing a third straight victory in the Home Counties Premier League Picture: Ric Mellis

Thame Town captain Michael Beard is eyeing a third straight victory in the Home Counties Premier League Picture: Ric Mellis

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Oxford's Muhammad Ayub scored 184 runs in May Picture: Ric Mellis

Oxford's Muhammad Ayub scored 184 runs in May Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Oxford players top Home Counties rankings

Muhammad Ayub hit 92 as Oxford made it three straight victories Picture: Ric Mellis

Muhammad Ayub hit 92 as Oxford made it three straight victories Picture: Ric Mellis

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Overseas star Samad Fallah is set for his first game of the season for Oxford this weekend

Overseas star Samad Fallah is set for his first game of the season for Oxford this weekend

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Horspath’s Jimmy Phillips looks back to see Shahid Yousaf take the catch Picture: Ric Mellis

Horspath’s Jimmy Phillips looks back to see Shahid Yousaf take the catch Picture: Ric Mellis

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Horspath’s Will Robertson successfully appeals for lbw against Shazad Rana last season – one of his six Banbury victims during their draw eight months ago

Horspath’s Will Robertson successfully appeals for lbw against Shazad Rana last season – one of his six Banbury victims during their draw eight months ago

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Muhammad Ayub top-scored with 56 for Oxford on Saturday, before being caught on the boundary trying to push the scoreboard alongPictures: Ric Mellis

Muhammad Ayub top-scored with 56 for Oxford on Saturday, before being caught on the boundary trying to push the scoreboard alongPictures: Ric Mellis

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(from left) Thame Town's Michael Beard, Horspath's Will Eason and Banbury's Lloyd Sabin Pictures: Ric Mellis

(from left) Thame Town's Michael Beard, Horspath's Will Eason and Banbury's Lloyd Sabin Pictures: Ric Mellis

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George Reid top-scored for Aston Rowant in their victory over Horspath

George Reid top-scored for Aston Rowant in their victory over Horspath

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UNAVAILABLE: Aston Rowant opener George Reid will miss their short trip to Thame Town

UNAVAILABLE: Aston Rowant opener George Reid will miss their short trip to Thame Town

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FINE DISPLAY: Dan Moriarty took 4-29 and scored 30 in Aston Rowant’s victory over Banbury

FINE DISPLAY: Dan Moriarty took 4-29 and scored 30 in Aston Rowant’s victory over Banbury

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BACK: Ian Crosby returns for Oxford

BACK: Ian Crosby returns for Oxford

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Banbury seamer Graham Beer is congratulated after dismissing Thame's Gamindu Kanishka during his side's decisive victory Picture: Ric Mellis

Banbury seamer Graham Beer is congratulated after dismissing Thame's Gamindu Kanishka during his side's decisive victory Picture: Ric Mellis

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BACK: Connor Kilpatrick returns for Oxford’s clash at SloughPicture: Ric Mellis

BACK: Connor Kilpatrick returns for Oxford’s clash at SloughPicture: Ric Mellis

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Will Robertson celebrates trapping Banbury's Shazad Rana LBW on his crease during Banbury's home game with Horspath.Picture: Ric Mellis.4/8/2018 Banbury CC, Whitepost Road, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4BN.

Will Robertson celebrates trapping Banbury's Shazad Rana LBW on his crease during Banbury's home game with Horspath.Picture: Ric Mellis.4/8/2018 Banbury CC, Whitepost Road, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4BN.

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CONFIDENT: Aston Rowant’s Chris Watling returns for his side's Division 1 encounter against Slough

CONFIDENT: Aston Rowant’s Chris Watling returns for his side's Division 1 encounter against Slough

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There's agony for Horspath's Darryl Brown after being caught in the deep in the rain-affected draw against Finchampstead Picture: David Fleming

There's agony for Horspath's Darryl Brown after being caught in the deep in the rain-affected draw against Finchampstead Picture: David Fleming

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CALL TO ARMS: Jamie Perkin says his Oxford side will not give up in their battle to avoid relegation from Division 1 Picture: Ric Mellis

CALL TO ARMS: Jamie Perkin says his Oxford side will not give up in their battle to avoid relegation from Division 1 Picture: Ric Mellis

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Shipton-u-Wychwood V Wokingham..Bowler, Adeel Rehman runs in to celebrate hsi wicket with slips Charlie Miller amd Steve Bates..Picture by: David Fleming.

Shipton-u-Wychwood V Wokingham..Bowler, Adeel Rehman runs in to celebrate hsi wicket with slips Charlie Miller amd Steve Bates..Picture by: David Fleming.

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ENJOYING LIFE: Aston Rowant captain Josh Smith

ENJOYING LIFE: Aston Rowant captain Josh Smith

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EARLY WICKET: Oxford bowler Rob Keat celebrates with Calvin Dickinson after Horspath opener Tom Coleman edged his delivery to the wicket-keeper as the side’s played out a draw in Division 1 Picture: David Fleming

EARLY WICKET: Oxford bowler Rob Keat celebrates with Calvin Dickinson after Horspath opener Tom Coleman edged his delivery to the wicket-keeper as the side’s played out a draw in Division 1 Picture: David Fleming

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