The MCC University matches in 2005 are games played between the University Centre of Cricketing Excellence ("UCCEs") and first-class opposition. This is the first year the games are called "MCC" University matches, after the MCC announced a funding plan to support the development of student cricket.

There are six UCCEs, four of which have Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. Start the First class cricket article (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=First_class_cricket&action=edit) If you have created this page in the past few minutes and it has not yet appeared, it may not... first-class status: Oxford UCCE, Cambridge UCCE, Durham UCCE and Loughborough UCCE. These are joined by two non-first-class university teams: Cardiff UCCE and Bradford/Leeds UCCE.

The first round of games

Glamorgan v Cardiff UCCE (9-11 April)

Match drawn

On the first day of this match at Sophia Gardens, This article is about the Welsh capital. For the place in United States, see Cardiff, California. City of Cardiff Geography Area: - Total - % Water Ranked 19th 140 km² ? % Admin HQ: Cardiff ISO 3166-2: GB-CRF ONS code: 00PT Geographical coordinates: 51°29N 3°11W Demographics Population: - Total (April 29, 2001... Cardiff, Glamorgan County Cricket Club is a In the UK, County cricket is the domestic form of the sport of cricket that is considered to be first-class cricket. Almost all of teams are named after, and were originally representative of, English counties (the exception being Glamorgan, which is in Wales... Glamorgan ran riot, notching up 516 for 7, with David Hemp (120), Matthew Maynard (105) and Ian Thomas (133) centuries. They continued on the second day, until Cardiff UCCE finally dismissed them for 603. The match didn't improve for Cardiff UCCE, as they made only 152 in reply. However, Glamorgan chose not to enforce the follow-on and elected for more batting practice. By close of play they were 134 for no loss. On the third and final day, Mark Wallace and Jonathan Hughes both completed their centuries, making 117 and 109 (retired hurt) respectively. Glamorgan finally declared on 381 for 3, leaving Cardiff UCCE an impossible 833 to win. At 57 for 2, an early capitulation looked likely. However, Lloyd and Butler got together and proved difficult to dismiss. By the time Lloyd was out for 102, Butler was on 104, Cardiff UCCE 257 for 3, and the game ended there. [1] (http://live.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/ENG_LOCAL/UCCE/SCORECARDS/GLAM_CARDIFF-UCCE_UCCE_09-11APR2005.html)

Oxford UCCE v Gloucestershire (9-11 April 2005)

Match drawn

Oxford Universities Cricketing Centre of Excellence and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club is a In the UK, County cricket is the domestic form of the sport of cricket that is considered to be first-class cricket. Almost all of teams are named after, and were originally representative of, English counties (the exception being Glamorgan, which is in Wales... Gloucestershire started their 2005 first-class season at the Parks in Oxford on April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). There are 266 days remaining. April Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19... 9 April. Gloucestershire won the toss and chose to bat. However, they did not do well, scoring 305 for 9 declared off 89.2 overs, Weston's 103 making him the first Gloucestershire centurion of the season. The declaration left 9 overs for Oxford to bat through until the end of the first day. They were 21 for 2 at the close.

On the second day, Oxford UCCE collapsed to 116 all out. Gloucestershire chose batting practice rather than to enforce the follow-on. At close they were 262 for 1, with Craig Spearman undefeated on 170. In the final over, which was the first one Stephen Moreton had bowled in first-class cricket, Spearman scored 6,6,6,6,4 and 6, with Spearman being dropped twice. The innings continued on the third and last day, and Gloucestershire closed on 490 for 4 declared from 101 overs. Spearman had made 216 before he retired out. There were few overs in the day left, but victory for Gloucestershire looked on the cards when they reduced Oxford UCCE to 24 for 6. Then a rearguard undefeated 64 from Knappett and 22 from Woods rescued some pride for Oxford UCCE and saw them through for the draw. But this was certainly a game for Oxford UCCE to forget. [2]  (http://live.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/ENG_LOCAL/UCCE/SCORECARDS/OX-UCCE_GLOUCS_UCCE_09-11APR2005.html)

Northamptonshire v Bradford/Leeds UCCE (9-11 April 2005)

Northamptonshire beat Bradford/Leeds UCCE by an innings and 62 runs

The first day of this game at This article is about Northampton, England. For other places, see Northampton (disambiguation) Borough of Northampton Shown within Northamptonshire Twin towns: Marburg, Germany Poitiers, France Geography Status: Borough Region: East Midlands Admin. County: Northamptonshire Area: - Total Ranked 262nd 80.76 km² Admin. HQ: Northampton ONS code: 34UF Demographics Population: - Total (2002... Northampton saw Northamptonshire Cricket Club is one of the 18 major counties which make up the English domestic cricket structure. The club has produced several famous players qualified for England including Allan Lamb, Frank Tyson, Colin Milburn, Rob Bailey, Wayne Larkins & David Capel. Also several notable overseas players such as Curtly... Northamptonshire progress to 373 for 7 declared off only 69 overs. Kevin Innes top-scored with 80 off only 59 balls. The declaration left time for 23 more overs on the first day, in which Bradford/Leeds UCCE slumped to 60 for 5. The second day, Bradford/Leeds UCCE fared equally badly, being dismissed for 137. Northamptonshire chose to enforce the follow-on rather than opt for batting practice, and saw off Bradford/Leeds UCCE for 174 to win by an innings and 62 runs in two days. [3]  (http://live.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/ENG_LOCAL/UCCE/SCORECARDS/NORTHANTS_BRAD-LEEDS-UCCE_UCCE_09-11APR2005.html)

Somerset v Durham UCCE (9-11 April)

Match drawn

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Sussex v Loughborough UCCE (9-11 April 2005)

Match drawn

The first day of this match, which was played at This article is about the English town of Hove. For other uses see Hove (disambiguation). Hove Administration Borough: Brighton & Hove Region: South East England Nation: England Other Ceremonial County: East Sussex Traditional County: Sussex Postal County: East Sussex George Street on a busy day Hove is a next-door... Hove, saw Loughborough dismissed for 237. Sussex then reached 15 for no loss at close. Sussex batted through the second day, moving to 367 for 3 at close, after both Ian Ward and Richard Montgomery (December 2, 1738-December 31, 1775) was an Irish-American soldier. He was born in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland, the son of Thomas Montgomery (a member of Parliament) and Mary Franklin Montgomery. He was an officer in the British Army in the Seven Years War. His service was... Richard Montgomery both got centuries. Sussex were finally dismissed for 490 on the third and last day. This didn't leave them enough time to dismiss Loughborough UCCE a second time, and they were 103 for 5 at close. [5]  (http://live.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/ENG_LOCAL/UCCE/SCORECARDS/SUSSEX_L-BOROUGH-UCCE_UCCE_09-11APR2005.html)

The second round of games

Kent v Cardiff UCCE (13-15 April)

Match drawn

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Nottinghamshire v Loughborough UCCE (13-15 April)

Match drawn

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The Nottinghamshire innings continued and took up all the second day, and the batsmen got useful match practice before their Championship season starts. The highlight was Anurag Singh's 131 from 176 balls with 23 fours and a six. Three other batsmen made half-centuries, including Darren Bicknell, whose 91 took up five minutes short of five hours. The pick of the bowling came from Loughborough UCCE's left-arm spinner David Wainwright. Nottinghamshire were 467 for 8 at close on the second day.

Nottinghamshire continued their innings on the third and final day, allowing Graeme Swann to make his half-century, finishing with 63 off 59 balls. They were finally all out for 532 off 130 overs. Wainwright finished on 4 for 109. This did not leave enough time for Loughborough UCCE to be dismissed a second time. They only needed to survive 47 overs. That seemed in doubt when they tumbled to 38 for 3, before the ship was steadied, and they scored 185 for 4 to claim the draw. Wicket-keeper Paul Harrison scored 54. [7]  (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005/ENG_LOCAL/MCC-UNIV/SCORECARDS/NOTTS_L-BOROUGH-UCCE_MCC-UNIV_13-15APR2005.html)