QE’s PE & Games department hosted a new OE vs OE cricket match for alumni who have left over the past two decades, with the teams split by age.
And, says Director of Sport Jonathan Hart, what a game it was, ending with a “thrilling victory” for the ‘oldies’! “It’s intended as a celebration of past cricket talent aimed also at strengthening ties among alumni – we’re hoping to make it an annual fixture.”
With no alumni vs the School game on Founder’s Day this year, this match represented a unique opportunity for OEs who enjoy cricket to get together at QE this term.
“Despite recent heavy rain making the wicket challenging for batting, the older OE team managed to post a respectable 109 in their allotted 20 overs,” said Mr Hart.
“In response, the younger OE side started strongly and were cruising at the halfway mark, needing just 5 runs per over. However, the game took a dramatic turn with two key retirements and an unexpected injury, leading to a classic batting collapse. Needing 15 runs from the final over, the younger team fell short by 9 runs, handing the ‘oldies’ a thrilling victory.
“This exciting and memorable match on Stapylton Field left attendees keen to establish a tradition. It was great to see former staff members Tim Bennett and Mark Peplow there, too.”
The line-ups
‘Oldies’
Rohan Radia
Omar Mohamed
Nir Shah
Drew Williams
Nik Patel
Kunal Shah
Kushal Patel
Chris Deane
Shahil Sheth
Seb Feszczur-Hatchett
Niam Radia
Haider Jabir
Mehul Thanki
Jaimin Patel
‘Youngers’
Vivek Nair
Bhav Rambhiya
Kevin Van der Geest
Jish Mathan
Rahul Patel
Rishaanth Ananthajeyasri
Yaamir Khurana
Dilan Sheth
Vigneswaran Thelaxshan
Bavan Gunaseelan
Mukilan Bakeerathan
Niraj Shah
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