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Oxford University v Gentlemen of England
University Match 1881
VenueThe University Parks, Oxford on 2nd, 3rd, 4th June 1881 (3-day match)
Balls per over4
TossOxford University won the toss and decided to bat
ResultMatch drawn
UmpiresA Bowles, J Jackson
Close of play day 1Oxford University (1) 232 all out
Close of play day 2Gentlemen of England (2) 264/5 (Vernon 30*)
Oxford University first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
CFH Lesliec and b Robertson36     
AH Trevorc Walker b Buchanan0     
CW Wilsonlbw b Buchanan5     
*WA Thorntonb Buchanan16     
+MC Kempb Buchanan13     
E Peakest Leatham b Buchanan10     
GG Gutteresc Wilkinson b Buchanan15     
AO Whitingb Buchanan80     
N MacLachlanst Leatham b Walker26     
GC Harrisonb Walker6     
GE Robinsonnot out17     
Extras(3 b, 5 lb)8
Total(all out, 112 overs)232
Fall of wickets:
1-0, 2-12, 3-46, 4-71, 5-74, 6-94, 7-112, 8-185, 9-200, 10-232 (112 ov)
Gentlemen of England bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Buchanan54   20947--
Robertson31   7651--
Schultz6   1180--
Wilkinson8   0240--
Walker13   4232--
Gentlemen of England first inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
*ID Walkerb Robinson20     
AJ Webbec Whiting b Harrison30     
SS Schultzc Peake b Robinson0     
GF Vernonc Harrison b Robinson12     
HE Rhodesc Gutteres b Robinson0     
WOC Wilkinsonc Peake b Harrison3     
TG Ridleyb Robinson32     
J Robertsonc Harrison b Peake12     
+GAB Leathamb Robinson20     
A Holtc Thornton b Robinson7     
D Buchanannot out0     
Extras(4 b, 5 lb, 1 w)10
Total(all out, 64.2 overs)146
Fall of wickets:
1-36, 2-36, 3-56, 4-57, 5-66, 6-66, 7-97, 8-132, 9-140, 10-146 (64.2 ov)
Oxford University bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Robinson20.294771-
Peake16   6401--
Harrison13   5272--
MacLachlan6   2110--
Thornton9   4110--
Gentlemen of England second innings (following on)RunsBallsMins4s6s
AJ Webbec Whiting b Robinson112     
SS Schultzc and b Harrison14     
HE Rhodesb Peake5     
+GAB Leathamrun out3     
*ID Walkerb Harrison88     
GF Vernonc Kemp b Peake119     
WOC Wilkinsonc Harrison b Peake12     
TG Ridleyc Whiting b Robinson1     
J Robertsonc Trevor b Harrison11     
A Holtb Peake31     
D Buchanannot out3     
Extras(14 b, 2 lb)16
Total(all out, 144 overs)415
Fall of wickets:
1-?, 2-?, 3-27, 4-218, 5-264, 6-?, 7-?, 8-?, 9-?, 10-415 (144 ov)
Oxford University bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Robinson37   101122--
Peake29   6784--
Harrison44   111173--
MacLachlan14   2430--
Thornton20   4490--
Oxford University second inningsRunsBallsMins4s6s
CFH Leslieb Walker93     
AH Trevorlbw b Buchanan9     
CW Wilsonc and b Walker51     
*WA Thorntonb Robertson54     
+MC Kempc Leatham b Robertson21     
E Peakenot out14     
GG Gutteresnot out10     
AO Whitingb Robertson3     
N MacLachlandid not bat      
GC Harrisondid not bat      
GE Robinsondid not bat      
Extras(12 b, 3 lb, 1 nb)16
Total(6 wickets, 106 overs)271
Fall of wickets:
1-16, 2-140, 3-167, 4-?, 5-?, 6-?
Gentlemen of England bowlingOversMdnsRunsWktsWidesNo-Balls
Buchanan34   11741--
Robertson38   13793--
Schultz9   3240-1
Wilkinson6   0160--
Walker19   2622--
Notes
--> CW Wilson made his debut in First-Class matches
--> GG Gutteres made his debut in First-Class matches
--> AO Whiting made his debut in First-Class matches
--> TG Ridley made his debut in First-Class matches
--> A Holt made his debut in First-Class matches
--> TG Ridley made his last appearance in First-Class matches
--> D Buchanan made his last appearance in First-Class matches
--> GE Robinson (1) passed his previous highest score of 16 in First-Class matches
--> GAB Leatham (1) passed his previous highest score of 14 in First-Class matches
--> GF Vernon (2) passed his previous highest score of 106 in First-Class matches
--> GE Robinson achieved his best innings bowling analysis in First-Class matches in the Gentlemen of England first innings (previous best was 2-51)
--> GE Robinson achieved his first five wickets in an innings in First-Class matches in the Gentlemen of England first innings
--> E Peake achieved his best innings bowling analysis in First-Class matches in the Gentlemen of England second innings (previous best was 2-59)
The match was commenced on the Christ Church game in order that a charge could be made for admission but when a batsman was injured in the face it was agreed to leave the dangerous pitch and restart the game in The Parks