Rochdale Tigers Sports Club

Well done 🇧🇩 💪❤️

MATCH REPORT | OLDHAM CRICKET LEAGUE 2026

Oldham United CC secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Rochdale Tigers Sports Club, chasing down a target of 133 in just 13.3 overs in a commanding all-round display at Bredbury Ground.

After being put into bat, Rochdale Tigers Sports Club posted 132/9 from their 25 overs. The innings was anchored by Ferdous Ahmed, who played the standout knock with a well-compiled 37 off 28 deliveries, while Rezaul Islam added a useful 20 at the top of the order. However, regular wickets prevented Rochdale from building the partnerships needed to post a more challenging total.

Oldham United's bowling attack laid the foundation for victory. **Kashem produced the spell of the innings, returning outstanding figures of **2 for 12 from five overs, applying relentless pressure with the new ball. He was well supported by Shihab, who conceded just 15 runs in his five-over spell.

In reply, Oldham United wasted no time asserting their dominance. After an early wicket, Arif Hussain and captain Emdad Cricket combined in an unbeaten partnership that took the game away from Rochdale. Arif finished on a composed 50 not out from 41 balls, while Emdad stole the show with a blistering 57 not out from only 24 deliveries, striking seven fours and four sixes to complete the chase with 13.3 overs to spare.

For Rochdale Tigers, Ferdous Ahmed was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for 19 runs in an impressive spell despite the result.

Top Performers

🏏 Rochdale Tigers Sports Club
• Best Batter: Ferdous Ahmed – 37 (28)
• Best Bowler: Ferdous Ahmed – 2/19 (5 overs)

🏏 Oldham United CC
• Best Batter: Emdad Cricket – 57* (24)
• Best Bowler: Kashem Cricket – 2/12 (5 overs)

Congratulations to Oldham United CC on a comprehensive victory, while Rochdale Tigers Sports Club will look to bounce back strongly in their next league fixture.

🏏 Match Summary– Oldham King Riders vs Rochdale Tigers Sports Club

A fantastic all-round team performance from Oldham King Riders as they secured a 22-run victory over Rochdale Tigers Sports Club, defending 165/9 by bowling the opposition out for 143.

👏 Oldham King Riders – Batting Performance:

Oldham posted a competitive total thanks to contributions throughout the order. Sultan Nahid gave the innings a strong start with a quick 31 off 23, while Md Sabbir Ahmed added an aggressive 23 off 15. Topu also chipped in with a valuable 24, helping the team reach a defendable score.

🔥 Oldham King Riders – Bowling Performance:

The bowlers delivered under pressure and kept Rochdale in check at key moments. Aziz led the attack brilliantly with 3 wickets for 24 runs, Naz claimed 2 wickets while maintaining control, and captain Abid Noor struck early with 2 crucial wickets to put the opposition on the back foot.

⭐ Oldham King Riders – Best Batter & Bowler:

- Best Batter: Sultan Nahid – 31 off 23
- Best Bowler: Aziz – 3/24

👏 Rochdale Tigers Sports Club – Batting Performance:

Rochdale showed fight in the chase, but regular wickets made it difficult to build momentum. Rezaul Islam stood out with an outstanding 72, keeping his team in the contest for much of the innings, but the rest of the batting unit could not provide enough support to complete the chase.

🔥 Rochdale Tigers Sports Club – Bowling Performance:

Rochdale’s bowlers worked hard to contain Oldham, but the opposition’s batting depth and partnerships allowed them to reach 165/9. Despite some disciplined spells from Ahmed Ferdous and Monjur, they were unable to fully restrict the scoring or create enough breakthroughs at crucial stages.

⭐ Rochdale Tigers Sports Club – Best Batter & Bowler:

- Best Batter: Rezaul Islam – 72
- Best Bowler: Ferdous Ahmed 5-2-10-2

💪 Overall Evaluation:
This was a true team victory for Oldham King Riders. Their batters built a defendable total, and their bowlers executed their plans with discipline and control. Rochdale Tigers Sports Club showed resilience through Rezaul Islam’s brilliant knock, but Oldham’s balanced batting and bowling performance proved decisive in the end.

🏆 Congratulations to Oldham King Riders . InshaAllah we will come back stronger 💪.

🏏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Main Man – Akmol Hussain! 💙💛

Every successful team has someone working tirelessly behind the scenes, and for us, that person is Akmol Hussain.

Your unwavering commitment, dedication, and hard work have been the foundation of our team's success. From organizing every detail to bringing the squad together, your efforts never go unnoticed.

👏 Thank you for: 🤝 Leading by example and inspiring everyone around you. 📋 Managing the team with dedication, both on and off the field. 👥 Building a strong, united playing XI through your constant support. 💪 Being the dependable force who ensures everything runs smoothly.

Your passion and selfless contribution have made a lasting impact on our club. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our journey.

Your efforts. Our strength. Together we win! 🏆

On behalf of everyone, thank you, Akmol Hussain, for being the backbone of our team's success. We appreciate everything you do! ❤️💙

🏏🔥 A Winning Start to the Oldham Cricket League! 🔥🏏

What a fantastic opening match for Rochdale Tigers Sports Club in the Oldham Cricket League against Westwood CC! 💙

A huge congratulations to our standout performers who played a vital role in securing this memorable victory:

🏏 Mizan – An outstanding all-round performance, making valuable contributions with both bat and ball.

🎯 Ratul – Delivered an exceptional bowling spell, keeping the opposition under constant pressure.

💥 Atik – A brilliant start to his red-ball campaign with disciplined and impactful bowling.

👐 Shipon – Outstanding in the field, with excellent fielding and a crucial partnership with Ferdous that helped guide the team to victory.

⭐ Ferdous – A magnificent all-round display, contributing significantly with both bat and ball when the team needed it most.

This victory reflects the hard work, teamwork, and determination of the entire squad. Every player contributed, and these performances set the perfect tone for the season ahead.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. Your encouragement means everything, and we look forward to making you proud throughout the OCL season.

💙 One Team. One Family. One Goal. Let's keep the momentum going!

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🏏 What a week it's been! 💪

A fantastic week for the team as we won 2 out of our 3 matches, showing great determination and teamwork throughout.

✅ Victory #1: We secured a brilliant win against Sporting Oldham in the BLCC 100-Balls Tournament Semi-Final, earning our place in the final!

✅ Victory #2: We then delivered under pressure with a crucial win over Bradford Lions, booking our spot in the BLESSINGS 100-BALL SERIES Semi-Final.

❌ While the result did not go our way against Chadderton CC in our final Oldham Cricket League (OCL) fixture of the week, the team displayed resilience and determination throughout the contest. There were so many positives to take away. The team showed great character, fought hard until the end, and we'll use the experience to come back even stronger.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this week—your encouragement means everything. On to the next challenge! 💙🏏