Staffordshire name squad for Leicestershire Twenty20 matches
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough says the NCCA Showcase games against Leicestershire will be worthwhile exercises – regardless of the outcomes. In previous years, the matches between National Counties Cricket Association sides and their first-class rivals have been 50-over affairs. But tomorrow, Staffordshire will take on Leicestershire in two Twenty20 matches at the Foxes’ Uptonsteel County […]
Disappointment for Staffordshire as Suffolk bank NCCA Knockout Trophy points
Staffordshire’s hopes of enjoying a bumper Bank Holiday haul in the NCCA Knockout Trophy were thwarted by rivals Suffolk. Staffs had opened up their Group Two campaign with a comfortable victory over Herefordshire on Sunday. However, they couldn’t replicate that performance at Bignall End as they slipped to a 67-run defeat. Staffordshire always faced a […]
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 […]
Staffordshire name squads for NCCA Knockout Trophy double header
Staffordshire have named 12-man squads for their NCCA Knockout Trophy double header this weekend. Staffs kick off their Group Two 50-over programme with a clash against Herefordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth on Sunday. Then they host Suffolk at Bignall End on Bank Holiday – the first time Staffs will have played at Boon Hill for […]
Staffordshire Development XI to host Warwickshire
Staffordshire Development XI are making an early start to their season next week. Staffs entertain Warwickshire Academy at Moddershall & Oulton on Tuesday, April 15 in a 50-over per side encounter (11am). Meakins captain Jack Hammond skippers a side which features a blend of youth and players who have featured at National Counties Cricket Association […]
Staffordshire select squad for NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day
Staffordshire have selected a 12-man squad for this weekend’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup title defence. Staffs won the competition last summer with victory over Cornwall at Tring Park. However, their hopes of an immediate defence were dashed back in May when the rain forced finals day to be abandoned. So Staffordshire return to Chester Boughton Hall […]
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 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. […]
Staffordshire debut for James Abbotts in NCCA Championship final
James Abbotts will make his Staffordshire debut in this weekend’s NCCA Championship final against Berkshire. The 19-year-old batsman has been drafted into the Staffs side for the four-day contest at West Bromwich Dartmouth, which starts on Sunday. Abbotts has been in excellent form for Checkley this season since making the winter move from Knypersley. He […]