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 […]
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 […]
Batsmen deliver to secure Development XI win
Staffordshire Development XI executed a fine run chase to defeat Warwickshire Academy. Staffs were set 271 to win the 50-over contest at Bignall End on Tuesday. And they timed their chase to perfection to clinch a five-wicket victory with three balls remaining. Tom Moulton set the tone at the top of the order with 66, […]
Staffordshire name Development squad for Warwickshire game
Staffordshire Development XI take on Warwickshire Academy at Bignall End tomorrow. The two sides will contest a 50-over per side clash, which starts at 11am. Staffordshire will be captained by Audley’s Jack Redman – one of three players with senior NCCA experience. Seamer Sam Atkinson and all-rounder Tom Moulton are the other two to have […]
Development XI ready for Herefordshire challenge
Staffordshire Development XI start their season tomorrow. Staffs will welcome Herefordshire to Milford Hall for a 50-over per side contest (11am). Audley all-rounder Jack Redman captains a side which features players with NCCA experience. Seamer Sam Atkinson, part of the side which has reached Twenty20 Cup finals day, is included. Callum Leese, who made his […]
