Surrey 2nd XI won the 2025 Second Eleven Championship after defeating Worcestershire 2nd XI by 201 runs in the final held at Haslegrave Ground in Loughborough. It was a strong performance from Surrey, who dominated the game across all four days.
The team showed great balance, with Ollie Sykes scoring a brilliant century and bowlers like James Taylor and Harry Gardner delivering important breakthroughs. Tim Lloyd also contributed valuable runs in the second innings.
Read this blog to learn about the details of the Second Eleven Championship 2025 final match, as well as the top performers from the tournament.
Surrey 2nd XI vs Worcestershire 2nd XI – Final Summary
The final of the Second Eleven Championship 2025 began on 16 September at the Haslegrave Ground in Loughborough. Surrey 2nd XI defeated Worcestershire 2nd XI by 201 runs to secure the title.
Surrey dominated the game from the start with strong performances in both batting and bowling. Ollie Sykes scored a brilliant century in the first innings, while James Taylor and Harry Gardner took crucial wickets throughout the match. Nathan Barnwell’s impactful spell on the final day sealed the victory for Surrey.
Scorecard
- Surrey 2nd XI – 437 & 253/8 declared
(Ollie Sykes – 128, Fateh Singh – 4/80) & (Tim Lloyd – 85, Tom Hinley – 3/32)
- Worcestershire 2nd XI – 315 & 174
(Ismail Mohammed – 65, Harry Gardner – 4/74) & (Seth Essenhigh – 45, Nathan Barnwell – 3/14)
Second XI Championship 2025 – Top Performers
The tournament has been a great chance for reserve teams and players who want to do well and earn a shot at senior roles.
Most players took advantage of this opportunity. Here are the top performers from the Second Eleven Championship 2025 season.
Most Runs
Savin Perera, who was a part of the South Asian Cricket Academy, finished as the leading run-scorer.
| Batter | Matches | Innings | Not Out | Runs | Average | High Score | 50s | 100s | Strike Rate | Balls Faced | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savin Perera | 17 | 23 | 1 | 963 | 43.77 | 159 | 5 | 3 | 63.86 | 1508 | 141 | 6 |
| Tommy Boorman | 17 | 21 | 3 | 946 | 52.56 | 182* | 2 | 4 | 83.94 | 1127 | 126 | 13 |
| Vaansh Jani | 7 | 13 | 2 | 871 | 79.18 | 159* | 2 | 4 | 93.35 | 933 | 130 | 13 |
| Hishaam Khan | 16 | 23 | 6 | 809 | 47.59 | 173 | 5 | 2 | 55.15 | 1467 | 89 | 6 |
| Daniyal Khan | 13 | 19 | 2 | 698 | 41.06 | 115* | 6 | 1 | 68.9 | 1013 | 91 | 12 |
Most Wickets
Thilan Walallawita, who played for Warwickshire Second XI, was the leading wicket-taker with 39 wickets.
| Bowler | Matches | Innings | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thilan Walallawita | 14 | 20 | 269 | 35 | 971 | 39 | 24.9 | 3.61 | 41.38 | 1614 |
| Liam Patterson-White | 4 | 8 | 182.2 | 28 | 653 | 32 | 20.41 | 3.58 | 34.19 | 1094 |
| Yadvinder Singh | 10 | 13 | 105.5 | 16 | 377 | 31 | 12.16 | 3.56 | 20.48 | 635 |
| Felix Organ | 10 | 15 | 204.4 | 35 | 653 | 28 | 23.32 | 3.19 | 43.86 | 1228 |
| Daaryoush Ahmed | 18 | 19 | 118.4 | 17 | 515 | 25 | 20.6 | 4.34 | 28.48 | 712 |
Conclusion: Surrey 2nd XI Crowned Champions of the Second Eleven Championship 2025!
Surrey 2nd XI emerged as the winners of the Second Eleven Championship 2025, showing strong team effort and consistency throughout the tournament. Their convincing victory in the final by 201 runs proved their dominance in all aspects of the game.
The championship provided a great opportunity for many players to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.
It remains an important platform for developing talent and preparing players for senior-level cricket.
