U11 Spartans vs Pinkneys Green

Sonning Spartans Triumph in Low-Scoring U11 Battle at Knowl Hill

Sonning CC U11 Spartans secured an impressive victory against Pinkneys Green in their BYCL Under 11 Challenge Tier 1 North East league fixture at Knowl Hill Cricket Club. After restricting Pinkneys Green to 97-6 in their allotted 16 overs, Sonning successfully chased down their target with four wickets in hand.

Pinkneys Green won the toss and elected to bat first, but struggled to build momentum against disciplined Sonning bowling. The visitors' innings was propped up by substantial extras, with 47 of their total 97 runs coming from this source. Alex Crowder (12) and captain Henry Browning (12) were the top scorers, each managing a boundary in their measured knocks.

Oscar Williams was the pick of Sonning's bowlers, claiming 2-10 in his three-over spell that included a maiden. Vivaan Ramesh also impressed with figures of 2-7 from his two overs, while Heet Panchal (1-9) and Yutika Reddy Akula (1-20) each contributed a wicket to the cause.

The Sonning attack maintained their discipline throughout, with Tom Slater (9), Tom Shaw (7), and Saskia Hobkinson (6) unable to convert their starts into significant contributions for Pinkneys Green. The visitors' total of 97 appeared below par despite the youth level of the contest.

In reply, Sonning demonstrated greater control in their batting performance, reaching their target of 98 with the loss of six wickets. Unfortunately, the detailed batting statistics for the Sonning innings were not recorded, but they successfully overhauled Pinkneys Green's total within their allocation of 16 overs.

Captain Jonathan Turner led his Sonning side from the front throughout the match, with wicketkeeper Lewis Towner providing solid support behind the stumps. The victory underlines Sonning Spartans' growing capabilities in the BYCL competition as they continue their 2025 campaign.

The match provided valuable experience for both teams, with several promising individual performances highlighting the emerging talent in Berkshire youth cricket. Sonning's clinical approach ultimately proved decisive in securing the important league points at Knowl Hill.