Development squad selected for T20 games against Wales
Staffordshire have named a 13-man Development squad for this weekend’s Twenty20 matches against Wales. Staffs take on Wales at Tamworth in two T20 matches tomorrow, with the first match getting underway at 11am. Meakins’ Jack Hammond captains the group for both matches. The squad includes Rohan Vallabhaneni, who made his senior county debut in the […]
Staffordshire find out opponents for Super 12s stage of NCCA T20 Cup at Moddershall & Oulton
Staffordshire will host Norfolk and Herefordshire in the Super 12s section of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Staffs will welcome the pair to Moddershall & Oulton on Sunday, August 3 for the next phase of the short format. James Kettleborough’s side ensured home advantage by winning Group One after the final round of double headers at […]
Staffordshire secure home advantage in Super 12s stage of NCCA Twenty20 Cup
Staffordshire continued their impressive recent form in the NCCA Twenty20 Cup by booking their place in the Super 12s stage of this year’s competition. Staffs won the cup in 2023 and also reached finals day last summer… and took another step towards a third successive appearance in the showpiece by qualifying from Group One. Staffordshire […]
James Kettleborough sets sights on completing Super 12s mission
James Kettleborough wants Staffordshire to take things ‘one step at a time’ as they look to progress in the NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Staffordshire currently sit in third place in Group One of the short format – and head into their final double header against Cumbria at Wolverhampton on Sunday knowing exactly what they need to […]
Lower order helps Development XI to victory over Cumbria
Staffordshire Development XI beat their Cumbria counterparts by three wickets in their 50-over clash at Moddershall & Oulton. Cumbria won the toss and elected to bat, but despite Kian Larmour making 20 early on, found themselves in trouble at 39-5. There was a rebuild of sorts with Donovan Zealand chipping in with 22, but when […]
Development squad to entertain Cumbria at Moddershall & Oulton
Staffordshire have named a 12-man squad for their Development XI game against Cumbria. The 50-over per side game takes place tomorrow at Moddershall & Oulton, starting at 11am. Meakins’ Jack Hammond captains a youthful side as Staffordshire take the opportunity to look at more players emerging through the pathway. Admission to the match is free […]
Development XI lose out to Wales in rain-affected clash
Staffordshire Development XI were beaten by Wales in a rain-affected encounter at Stone SP. Wales won the toss and elected to bat, with the weather reducing their innings from 50 overs to 46. And in between the breaks in play they made excellent progress to close on 242-6. Mathew Ryan made 28 up front for […]
Chris Milward: Staffordshire still have work to do in Twenty20 Cup
Assistant coach Chris Milward says Staffordshire can’t afford to take their eye off the ball – despite taking a big step towards NCCA Twenty20 Cup qualification. Staffordshire won both games in their double header against Cheshire at Nantwich on Sunday to move to the top of Group One. The top three sides from each group […]
Staffordshire do the double over Cheshire to boost NCCA Twenty20 Cup chances
Staffordshire boosted their chances of qualifying for the latter stages of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup competition with twin wins over Cheshire. Staffs, cup winners in 2023 and finals-day participants last season, prevailed in both Group One encounters at Nantwich to leave themselves with an excellent opportunity to reach the Super 12s section of the short […]
Pete Wilshaw assesses early NCCA T20 Cup rounds ahead of Cheshire trip
Pete Wilshaw says Staffordshire have displayed plenty of fighting spirit in the early stages of their NCCA Twenty20 Cup programme. Staffs went into the short format on the back of a hugely disappointing Knockout Trophy campaign which saw them fail to qualify from their group for the third successive season. And the T20 Cup, which […]