Captain Ketts hits century to set Staffordshire on way to NCCA Knockout Trophy win
Staffordshire made a winning start to their NCCA Knockout Trophy double header with a 60-run victory over Herefordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth. Staffs have set their sights on improving on their 50-over fortunes after two disappointing summers which has seen them fail to progress beyond the group stages. However, they made the ideal start to […]
Matthew Morris plays lead role as Staffordshire XI beat Wales
A Staffordshire XI banked a five-wicket victory in a friendly at Wales today. Staffs fielded a youthful team alongside senior NCCA players James Kettleborough, Matthew Morris and Reeve Evitts. Teams playing the ECB National Club Championship meant that head coach Andy Carr could take the chance to cast his eye over squad players and those […]
NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day abandoned for the second time
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 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 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 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 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 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 […]