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 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 […]
Development XI claim easy victory in two-day Derbyshire clash
Staffordshire Development XI claimed a comprehensive win in their two-day friendly against Derbyshire Academy. Staffs ran out 448-run winners in the clash at Trentside following clinical displays with both bat and ball. Staffordshire took first use on day on and made serene progress to 366-6 declared in the afternoon session. Rohan Vallabhaneni was the star […]
Development XI squad to play Derbyshire
Staffordshire Development XI start a two-day encounter against Derbyshire this week. Staffs take on their neighbours at Trentside in a red-ball fixture on Wednesday and Thursday. Staffordshire will be captained by Meakins’ Jack Hammond – and line up with several players who have featured for the NCCA side. Sam Atkinson, Callum Hawkins, Joe Hawkins and […]
Staffordshire change things up for trip to Norfolk
Staffordshire have made three changes to their side for this weekend’s NCCA Championship trip to Norfolk. Staffs are looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance which saw them lose to Buckinghamshire in their last Division One East outing. That stopped them from backing up their opening three-day win against Suffolk. That was their first […]
Strong Development XI side for two-day Cheshire clash
Staffordshire Development XI have a strong 12-man squad to pick from for their two-day match against Cheshire 2nd XI. The match is being played at Burslem tomorrow and Wednesday, starting at 11am on both days. Staffs have taken the opportunity to not only look at the next generation of talent, but also to give senior […]
Staffordshire knocked out of Trophy as Bucks secure win
Staffordshire’s interest in the NCCA Knockout Trophy will go no further than the group stage following a nine-wicket defeat by Buckinghamshire. Staffs needed to win the Group Four contest to stand any chance of progressing to the quarter-finals, but they were beaten in a rain-affected encounter at Moddershall & Oulton. Heavy rain descended on Barnfields […]
Staffordshire make one change for NCCA Knockout Trophy game against Bucks
Staffordshire have made once change to their squad for this weekend’s NCCA Knockout Trophy game against Buckinghamshire. Staffs have recalled Scott Winnington to the 12-man party, with experienced batsman Peter Wilshaw dropping out for the game at Moddershall & Oulton on Sunday (11am). That leaves Staffs with a decision to make at the top of […]
Development XI lose North Wales clash at Stafford
Staffordshire Development XI were beaten by North Wales in their latest 50-over assignment. Staffs had started their season with victories over Cheshire 2nd XI and Cumbria in the North of England Cup. However, they couldn’t make it a hat-trick as North Wales proved to be too strong in today’s encounter at Stafford. Staffordshire were limited […]
