Exiles beat Ploughman’s by 5 runs in a pulsating high scoring encounter on Sunday.

On winning the toss on a hot day, Exiles batted and Asad soon smashed 72. But wickets fell regularly and Exiles were never able to fully exploit conditions – despite contributions throughout – and were bowled out for 222 nearly 3 overs short of using their full 40 over allocation.

Nadeem struck twice early and Ansar also picked up an early wicket as Ploughmans were wobbling at 24 for 3 before a terrific partnership of 138 for the 4th wicket brought them right back into the match – with Harry Edmonds scoring 103.

Shah Faisal Khan made the breakthrough, but Ploughmans were still in a good position until the returning Nadeem finally got Edmonds to make it 208 for 5. Thereafter Nadeem took 3 more wickets to finish with a superb 6 for 28 and Ghulam chipped in with 2 further important wickets as Ploughmans collapsed to be all out for 217.

An excellent win for the Exiles. Karnataka at Joseph Hood rec next Sunday.

Exiles won by 34 runs away at Kenley on Sunday.

Batting first Exiles powered out of the blocks thanks to 34 from Asad and 48 from Shahid, with Darwin anchoring with a fine 58. Exiles batted all the way down their order and later contributions from Siyar and Andy ensured momentum was continued throughout the overs and Exiles closed on a decent 229 for 7 off their 35 overs.

Kenley’s response was very good with a partnership of 90 for the first wicket as Krithick powered his way to 76 for Kenley and seemed uncatchable. Skipper Shahid eventually found the breakthrough with a double strike and after a run out, Abdul struck with the key wicket of Krithick – well stumped by John behind the stumps.

Thereafter the game was safe for the Exiles and most of the Exiles lineup was allowed a bowl.

Ploughmans in Dulwich next week.

Exiles were beaten by 6 wickets in tough encounter in Ewell on Sunday.

Exiles batted first and were indebted to 40 from Suraj to hold the top half of the innings together and a late flourish of 43 from debutant Nasrullah bolstered the score up to 174 all out.

Despite a double breakthrough from Nadeem in the opening over it wasn’t enough as the Ewell powerful middle order took their side home comfortably, with the number 5 finishing 105 not out. Naren did pick up his 398th Exiles wicket on the way however.

On to Streatham & Marlborough in Dulwich next Sunday.

Exiles picked up their 7th win of 2025 courtesy of an excellent 4 wicket victory over Whalers at Barn Elms.

Unusually Exiles were bowling first and a steady flow of wickets – with 3 for Nadeem, 2 for Ishaq and Siyar saw Whalers reduced to 45 for 5 before a fine 77 from number 7 Rohan led the Whalers fightback to 183 all out. Whalers also gave Exiles 5 LBWs which must be a club record.

Exiles didn’t waste any time in reply with 29 from Asad and 46 from skipper Shahid, but it was a fine 58 not out from Nadeem at number 7 that took the Exiles home with nearly 9 overs to spare.

Ewell away next week.