NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day abandoned for the second time

The rain saw NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day at Chester Boughton Hall abandoned because of the rain.

The rain was the winner once again as Staffordshire were left frustrated on NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day. Staffs, Berkshire, Cumbria and Oxfordshire met at Chester Boughton Hall for a re-run following May’s abandonment due to the weather. However, the elements intervened once more on a miserable day in Cheshire. Staffordshire ‘won’ their semi-final against […]

Day Four report: Staffordshire earn share of NCCA Championship title

Staffordshire and Berkshire shared the NCCA Championship title after the final ended in a draw. Staffs were set an improbable 383 to win from a minimum of 55 overs on the last day at West Bromwich Dartmouth. They were never likely to have a dart at such a steep target and instead focused their energies […]

Day Three report: Staffordshire on the back foot as Berkshire show quality

Staffordshire are gearing themselves up for a final-day fight in the NCCA Championship final after Berkshire seized complete control of the contest. Berkshire had opened up a lead of 267 by the close of day three after reaching 168-2 in their second innings at West Bromwich Dartmouth. They had earlier dismissed Staffordshire for 283 to […]

Day Two report: Staffordshire duo impress, but rain is the real winner

Staffordshire batsman Tom Moulton

Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough and Tom Moulton both compiled half-centuries on a rain-affected second day of the NCCA Championship final against Berkshire. The inclement weather had forced a delayed start at West Bromwich Dartmouth – and returned again shortly after tea to bring an early end to proceedings. In the 46 overs of play possible […]

Day One report: Connell and Lincoln put Berkshire in control on opening day of final

Staffordshire had a tough first day against Berkshire in the NCCA Championship final.

Staffordshire were on the receiving end of contrasting centuries by Johnny Connell and Josh Lincoln as Berkshire seized control of the NCCA Championship final. The showpiece had started so promisingly for Staffs as captain James Kettleborough won the toss, elected to field, and then saw his bowlers reduce Berkshire to 109-5 at West Bromwich Dartmouth. […]

Development XI cruise to victory over Wales

Staffordshire's Callum Leese

Staffordshire Development XI produced a dominant performance to easily beat Wales in their 50-over friendly at St Asaph. Staffs took first use in Sunday’s encounter and managed to amass 278-9 from their allocation. Callum Leese was the star of the show with 118, which included 11 fours and six sixes and came off just 104 […]

Day Three report: Staffordshire are crowned NCCA Division One East champions

Staffordshire celebrate winning the NCCA Division One East title.

Staffordshire were crowned NCCA Championship Division One East champions with a 67-run victory over Buckinghamshire. It was just shy of the midway point of the afternoon session on the third day when off-spinner Oliver Tucker crashed one into the pads on Tom Weymes to win an lbw verdict to secure the divisional title for Staffs. […]

Day Two report: Staffordshire face dramatic final day in title quest

Staffordshire spinner Tom Brett

Staffordshire will need to show nerves of steel on the final day of their Division One East clash against Buckinghamshire if they are to be crowned champions. Staffs closed the second day on 199-7 – leading by 215 runs – at High Wycombe, but the destination of the NCCA Championship divisional title is still up […]

Day One report: Late wicket gives Staffordshire boost against Bucks

Staffordshire spinner Oliver Tucker

Staffordshire and Buckinghamshire served up a tense opening day in what could be an NCCA Championship title decider. In a final round of matches where all four sides playing – including Suffolk and Lincolnshire – could win the Division One East title, the next three days are likely to have thrills and spills before the […]

Day Three report: Staffordshire move to top of the table after epic run chase

Staffordshire produced one of their finest-ever run chases to beat Suffolk by five wickets in a thrilling NCCA Championship clash at Stafford. Staffs were set 307 for victory in a minimum of 65 overs on the final day of the Division One East match in the county town. And it was the Staffordshire youngsters who […]