​Wroxton CC seal Premier Division championship

By Sports Reporter
Published 3rd Sep 2024, 15:12 BST
The title-winning Wroxton team celebrate their success.The title-winning Wroxton team celebrate their success.
The title-winning Wroxton team celebrate their success.
​Wroxton Cricket Club have become champions of the South Northants Cricket League Premier Division for the first time in 22 years.

​Captained by Saj Ahmed, Wroxton finished the campaign just eight points clear of Silverstone, having only lost one of their 18 games all season – there then being a 73-point gap to third-placed Syresham, whom Wroxton beat by seven wickets in their final game on Saturday to secure the title.

A crucial win over Silverstone on August 10 would also prove key to the success with Wroxton then winning their final three games to cement their position.

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After the home side won the toss and opted to bat first, Adil Hussain took 3 for 19 as Wroxton bowled Syresham out for just 163, the target then being reached with just three wickets down as Adnan Ahmed and Assif Hussain both scored 56 – the latter unbeaten – to help guide them to victory and the points required.

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