On a beautiful, sun-drenched afternoon at Wycliffe College, Prince Henry’s 1st XI produced a dominant all-round display to defeat the hosts by 37 runs in the National T20 Cup.
Batting first on a slow pitch that was counterbalanced by a lightning-fast outfield, Prince Henry’s skipper Lewis Rollinson delivered a captain’s innings for the ages. Anchoring the entire innings, Rollinson scored a stunning 108 not out, striking sixteen boundaries and a towering six. His innings provided the backbone of a strong team total of 171, which always looked competitive given the nature of the pitch.
In reply, Wycliffe College struggled to find fluency against a disciplined Prince Henry’s bowling attack. Despite a few pockets of resistance, the hosts were ultimately restricted to 134 for 7 from their 20 overs.
The bowling effort was well spread, with Tom Clelland and Steve Unwin each claiming two wickets, while Alfie Houghton chipped in with one. Fittingly, Lewis Rollinson capped off his outstanding performance with two wickets of his own, underlining his all-round value.
Rollinson was deservedly named Man of the Match for his heroic century and vital contributions with the ball, as Prince Henry’s continued their strong run in the competition.
It was a high-quality match played in the best spirit, enjoyed by spectators under perfect summer skies.
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