The cricket season may have drawn to a close, but the time to celebrate all our hard work, dedication, and standout performances has arrived. On 3rd October 2025, Taplow Cricket Club held its 2025 End of Season Senior Awards Night, bringing together players, members, and supporters for an evening of recognition, camaraderie, and club spirit.
Highlights of the Evening
- Speeches from the club captains, Chairman of the Club and Chairman of Cricket, reflecting on achievements and challenges of the season
- Presentation of awards for batting, bowling, and “players’ player” across the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Sunday teams
- Gratitude to those who stepped up both on and off the field — captains, coaches, volunteers, and grounds staff
- A chance for teammates to unwind, share memories, and strengthen bonds ahead of next season
Why It Matters
Our senior awards night is more than just trophies and titles — it’s a moment to acknowledge every individual who helped make the 2025 season possible. From stellar performances to unsung contributions behind the scenes, every role is valued, and this evening is our way of saying “thank you.”
🌟 Season Highlights
🏏 Batting Achievements
Top Scorer – Ben Daglish: 898 runs
Team Batting Awards:
- 1st XI: Zeeshan Sarfaraz – 878 runs
- 2nd XI: Raja Waheed – 353 runs
- 3rd XI: Sumit Bankar – 382 runs
- Sunday XI: Ben Daglish – 648 runs
💥 Notable Centuries
- Ahmed Altaf – 136
- Ant – 127*
- Yasir – 121, 117, 112
- Aamir Butt – 120
- Asad Shah – 113
- Zeeshan – 111, 102
- Sumit – 111
- Farhan – 106*
- Waheed – 104
- Ben – 100*
Bowling Achievements
Top Bowler – Anthony Embery: 35 wickets
Team Bowling Awards:
- 1st XI: Fahim Khan – 29 wickets
- 2nd XI: Mashqoor Baig – 18 wickets
- 3rd XI: Hamza Ahmed – 27 wickets
- Sunday XI: Ethan Duckworth – 31 wickets
🔥 Best Bowling Figures
- Anthony Embery – 6/68
- Kuljit Lallay – 5/5
- Junaid Khan – 5/28
- Ethan Duckworth – 3/33 & 5/49
- Arsalan Butt – 5/38
🏅 Captains’ Awards
- 1st XI: Abubakar Hussain
- 3rd XI: Abdullah Mian
- Sunday XI: Mike
🏆 Chairman’s Award & Acknowledgements
The Chairman’s Award was presented to Umair Butt in recognition of his exceptional service and dedication to the club throughout the season.
Greg Lightfoot also extended his gratitude to all the tea volunteers for their invaluable contribution every weekend and presented them with gift hampers as a token of appreciation.
Looking Ahead
As we look to 2026, let this evening serve as motivation and inspiration. With the foundation laid by our achievements this year, we’re aiming even higher. We’ll continue to push for excellence on and off the pitch — from improved facilities to stronger youth recruitment and performance in league cricket.
To all award winners, nominees, and attendees: congratulations, and thank you for making the 2025 season a success. Let’s carry this momentum into the season ahead.
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