In June 1736, there was a major single wicket match on Kennington Common and the report names Wakeland and George Oldner of London Cricket Club playing together against two "famous" Richmond players who are "esteemed the best two in England". Unfortunately the esteemed pair are not named, though one of them suffered serious facial injuries in this game when the ball came off his bat and hit his nose.
In June 1736, there was a single wicket match on Kennington Common involving Wakeland and George Oldner from London Cricket Club against two renowned Richmond players considered to be the best in England. One of the players suffered serious facial injuries when a ball hit his nose after hitting his bat.