Scorecard

Belhus Cricket Club Saturday 3rd XI v Wickford 4th XI on Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 12:00
Belhus Cricket Club Won by 192 Runs

Match report Belhus CC 3rd XI 333/5 40 overs (Mahfooz Mazumder 116 Liam Waters 51)
Wickford CC 141/5 40 overs

Wickford CC won the toss and elected to field first, but Belhus produced a dominant batting display to post an imposing 333 for 5 from their 40 overs. In reply, Wickford battled hard but finished on 141 for 5, giving Belhus a comprehensive 192-run victory.

Belhus made a positive start despite losing an early wicket at 28. The innings was built around a magnificent century from Mahfooz Mazumder, who blasted 116 from just 90 balls, striking 19 fours and 3 sixes. His innings provided the foundation for an excellent total. He received strong support throughout the innings. Richard Waters contributed 35, while wicketkeeper Liam Waters played an excellent knock of 51. The closing overs saw an explosive finish from Aariyan Kansagra, who remained unbeaten on 43 from 27 balls, and George Church, whose unbeaten 48 from only 27 deliveries ensured Belhus finished with an outstanding 333/5.

For Wickford, J. Allen and H. Hussain claimed two wickets each, but they were unable to slow Belhus’ momentum as the home side accelerated throughout the innings.

Facing a daunting target, Wickford found runs difficult to come by against a disciplined Belhus bowling attack. Paul Gelder was outstanding with the new ball, returning figures of 8 overs, 4 maidens, 12 runs, while Ethan Hammes also bowled brilliantly, conceding just 10 runs from his 7 overs.

The wickets were shared around, with George Church leading the way with 3 for 14, Aariyan Kansagra taking 1 for 10, and Harvey Stapleton adding another wicket. Captain Imran Mohammed also kept things exceptionally tight, bowling 3 overs, including a maiden, for just 5 runs, helping maintain constant pressure.

Credit must go to Wickford, who showed resilience and determination despite the challenging chase. S. Baig top-scored with an aggressive 28, while the remaining batters dug in to ensure they completed their 40 overs, finishing on 141 for 5.

Overall, it was an excellent all-round team performance from Belhus. Superb batting effort, highlighted by Mazumder’s brilliant century, was backed up by disciplined bowling and outstanding fielding to secure a convincing 192-run victory. The win reflected Belhus’ quality in all three departments and continued their excellent form.

Belhus Cricket Club Saturday 3rd XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
6nb 6w 13b 3lb 
for 5 wickets
28
333		        
Mahfooz Mazumder Bowled  116 90 19 3 128.89
George Maidment Bowled  11 12 1 1 91.67
Oliver Davy Caught  1 3 33.33
Richard Waters Bowled  35 41 4 1 85.37
Liam Waters Bowled  51 46 6 110.87
Aariyan Kansagra Not Out  43 27 5 159.26
George Church Not Out  48 27 10 177.78
Imran Mohammed  
Paul Gelder  
Ethan Hammes  
Harvey Stapleton  

Wickford 4th XI Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
J Allan8.0145222.505.63
R victory8.0064164.008.00
P Thorowood4.003300.008.25
J Power 4.001800.004.50
H Hussain 8.0060230.007.50
Z Mohammed 4.004800.0012.00
S Baig 4.004900.0012.25

Wickford 4th XI Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
5nb 9w 33b 3lb 
for 5 wickets
50
141 (40.0 overs)		     
H Hussain b H Stapleton 12
N Wakerly b G Church 18
M Lawrence b G Church 10
S Baig ct R Waters b A Kansagra 28
Z Mohammed b G Church 0
R Victory Not Out  18
P Thorogood Not Out  5
A Allen  
B Allen  
J Power  
A Power  

Belhus Cricket Club Saturday 3rd XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Paul Gelder8.041200.001.50
Ethan Hammes7.031000.001.43
Harvey Stapleton8.0230130.003.75
Imran Mohammed3.01500.001.67
George Church7.011434.672.00
Oliver Davy3.002400.008.00
Aariyan Kansagra4.0110110.002.50