Exiles beat Ploughmans by 167 runs in Dulwich on Sunday with a club record breaking batting performance.

On a roasting hot day, Exiles batted first and Ansar (113) and debutant Zaheer (100) both smashed centuries in a club record equalling partnership of 212 for the first wicket (matching Bradshaw/Tither from May 2013 against Agricola).

Once the first wicket was lost, Exiles lost a few further wickets in a flurry before Bernard (39no) and Manzar (25) put on 52 in no time to keep the momentum as Exiles charged to their highest ever score (beating 280 against OMT in 2011) of 307 for 6 from their 40 overs (and may even have short-sided themselves as the scorebook actually adds up to 314!)

A further club record was broken as the Exiles smashed a whopping 16 sixes in this innings.

It would’ve taken something remarkable for Ploughmans to get close to this score – and a fine opening 3 for 15 from Siyar ensured they didn’t – as with further wickets shared round, Ploughmans were restricted to 140 for 8.

An excellent win, on to Unabombers at Haydon’s Road rec next week.