[1] Against Oxford University at Cricket Field Road, Horsham, Sussex won the toss and elected to bat first, making 414 in their first-innings, during which Simms was dismissed for 4 runs by John Vidler.
Oxford University made 186 in their first-innings, during which Simms bowled fourteen overs, conceding 41 runs and taking the wicket of Freddie Knott.
[2] In his second match against Gloucestershire at the County Ground, Hove, Sussex won the toss and elected to bat first, making 352 in their first-innings, during which Simms was dismissed for a single run by Charlie Parker.
Gloucestershire responded in their first-innings by making 155, during which Simms bowled nine overs, conceding 23 runs and taking the wicket of Cyril Sewell.
His brother, Harry, also played first-class cricket, and featured alongside Royston against Oxford University.