NCCA Championship day three report: Staffs’ clash with Lincs peters out into a draw
Staffordshire had to be content with a draw on their NCCA Championship visit to Lincolnshire. Lincs, ultimately, batted out the final couple of sessions with relative ease after they had been set 351 to win from what turned out to be 72 overs. The home side reached 196-5 before the sides shook hands on a draw in […]
NCCA Championship day two report: Morris’ half-century helps Staffordshire’s cause on the coast
Staffordshire put themselves in a strong position on day two of their NCCA Championship encounter against Lincolnshire. Peter Wilshaw’s men will start the third and final chapter at Cleethorpes on 120-3 – leading by 164 runs – following another absorbing day on the east coast. Staffs had stuck to their task for the majority of the second […]
NCCA Championship day one report: Michael Hill has fun in the sun as Staffs shine at Lincs
Michael Hill serenaded the Cleethorpes crowd with a masterful century to ensure Staffordshire had a fine first day in their NCCA Championship clash at Lincolnshire. The spectators, including the usual hoard of loyal Staffs followers, were not only treated to some glorious weather, but watched on as left-handed artist Hill compiled a top ton to ensure the […]
NCCA Championship day three report: Richardson and Gibbs guide Staffordshire to dramatic win
Staffordshire limped over the line to beat Bedfordshire in their NCCA Championship encounter after making life incredibly hard for themselves. Some poorly executed shots littered Staffs’ run chase on the final day of the Division One East game at Dunstable before they managed to hold their nerve to scramble to a two-wicket win. They pocketed the points […]
NCCA Championship day two report: Staffordshire pushing for victory after stunning recovery
Staffordshire are in a strong position to push for victory in their opening NCCA Championship game of the season at Bedfordshire following a remarkable second day. Staffs had started proceedings struggling on 62-4 as they replied to Bedfordshire’s 296-5 on the first day of action in Division One East. They slid further into trouble on 78-6 before Tim Maxfield, […]
NCCA Championship day one report: Bedfordshire break records as Staffs are left on back foot
Staffordshire were on the receiving end of some record-breaking Bedfordshire batting on day one of their National Counties Cricket Association Championship clash. Staffs kicked off their Division One East season with a trip to Dunstable – and matters started promisingly for Peter Wilshaw and his side… although it ended up being a day of disappointment and left […]
NCCA Knockout Trophy: Staffordshire show plenty of fight, but suffer Bucks loss
Staffordshire’s Knockout Trophy campaign concluded in losing fashion as they were beaten by three wickets by Buckinghamshire. Staffs ventured south to Gerrards Cross to wrap up NCCA Group Four matters with a very slim chance of clinching one of the two qualification spots to move through to the quarter-finals. More important, though, was restoring some […]
Staffordshire Development XI make mark in North of England Cup encounter
Staffordshire Development XI had the better of their draw with Cheshire in their two-day North of England Cup encounter. Staffs are one of a number of sides who put development or academy sides into the competition which involves playing Twenty20, 50-over and two-day matches. Staffordshire have impressed so far this season and showcased their skills at Weston. The […]
NCCA Knockout Trophy: Dorset Pack a punch as shambolic Staffordshire are crushed
Staffordshire turned in one of their worst-ever one-day performances as they were crushed by Dorset at West Bromwich Dartmouth. Staffs lost their Knockout Trophy Group Four match by nine wickets to leave seasoned county followers scratching their heads as to when they had witnessed a more inept display. Few other contenders emerged after a day […]
NCCA Knockout Trophy: Staffordshire learn valuable lessons in Wiltshire defeat
Staffordshire failed in their bid to make it back-to-back wins in the NCCA Knockout Trophy after suffering an eye-opening 63-run defeat at Wiltshire. Staffs ventured south confident of backing up their opening-round success against Wales at Himley, but it wasn’t to be as Wiltshire ran out worthy winners in the Group Four clash at Warminster. Staffordshire were forced to […]