Oxford make it six of the best as Hughes hits quickfire ton

By Andy Baber

Stylish: Matty Hughes batting for Oxford

AN UNBEATEN century from Matty Hughes ensured Oxford retained bragging rights over Cambridge as they made it six consecutive Varsity victories at Lord’s.
Opening batsman Hughes carried his bat after smashing 132 off 109 balls as Oxford chased down Cambridge’s total of 222-7 with five wickets to spare.
Fittingly, Hughes finished his innings, which included 20 fours and two sixes, by clearing the boundary to see Oxford over the line with more than ten overs to spare. And captain Daniel Escott said his Cambridge opponents wi...

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