It was a thrilling encounter at the Ipswich School grounds, the Old Ipswichians were victorious against a young school team. The match was highlighted by an impressive innings from Will Froggatt, who remained unbeaten with a commanding 62 not out. Nico Boje and James Hodgkinson also made contributions, scoring 41 and 38 runs respectively to bolster the Old Ipswichians' total.

The school's bowlers put up a spirited fight, with wickets being shared among them, but they couldn't contain the experienced OI lineup. Despite a valiant effort from the Ipswich School batsmen, the Old Ipswichians' disciplined bowling and tight fielding ensured they fell short of the target. The opening wicket of Archie Magnus, bowled by his dad Olly will live long in the memory.

OIs demonstrated their class and experience and showcased the lasting legacy of cricketing talent at Ipswich School.

The family day was also enjoyed by the young and possible upcoming cricketers of tomorrow with practice nets, coconut shy, face painting, creative and soft play zones and what turned out to be a very warm day, the shaded chill out area also proved popular, but not quite as popular as the ice cream van and sweet cart! Spectators brought along their picnics and catering staff put on an amazing spread for the players. The bar proved a welcoming sight for those seeking some shade and refreshment from the extremely warm weather we were lucky to have on the day.
 

Chris Swallow

(OI 1988-00)