Staffs slump to seamer Anson in Bedfordshire T20 Cup defeat
Staffordshire’s hopes of NCCA Twenty20 Cup glory came to a disappointing end as they were well beaten by Bedfordshire in their semi-final encounter. Staffs made the trip to the picturesque Wormsley ground with aspirations of adding this year’s title to the T20 Cup crown they picked up in 2023. However, they suffered a six-wicket defeat […]
‘These days are only special if you win the trophy’
James Kettleborough has urged Staffordshire’s players to ensure they remember their NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day experience for all the right reasons. Staffs are heading to the showpiece day in the National Counties Cricket Association short format for the third time in four years this weekend. They make the trip to Wormsley alongside Bedfordshire, Berkshire […]
‘Reaching finals day counts for nothing – we’re there to win it’
James Kettleborough insists Staffordshire are not just satisfied with reaching finals day of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Staffs produced a dominant performance to see off Lincolnshire by seven wickets in the Super 12s at Wolverhampton on Sunday to book a third finals day appearances in four seasons. Lincolnshire had earlier beaten Cheshire in the morning […]
Super Staffordshire book place at NCCA T20 Cup finals day
Staffordshire cruised into the NCCA Dojo Twenty20 Cup finals day with an emphatic victory over Lincolnshire. Staffs completed a seven-wicket win against Lincs to ensure they made it to the showpiece event for the third time in four seasons. Lincolnshire had earlier beaten Cheshire by three runs in the eliminator for the right to meet […]
Staffs seal place in NCCA T20 Cup Super 12s after twin Cheshire wins
Staffordshire booked their place in the Super 12s stage of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup after sampling double delight against Cheshire at Burslem. Staffs secured a six-wicket triumph in the day’s opening contest at Festival Heights before clinching a 17-run victory in the second to advance to the next stage. The twin wins mean that Staffordshire […]
‘Staffs have the platform to push on in NCCA T20 Cup mission’
James Kettleborough says Staffordshire are in a good place at the halfway stage of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup group stage. A win and a defeat against Shropshire at the weekend followed the victory and tie secured in the opening weekend’s action against Northumberland. Those results have left Staffs joint top of Group One with Northumberland […]
Mixed fortunes for Staffordshire in NCCA T20 double header at Shropshire
Staffordshire banked another two NCCA Twenty20 Cup points on a day of contrasting fortunes against Shropshire. Staffs secured a 32-run win in the day’s first Group One clash at Wem to ideally back up their victory and tie against Northumberland last weekend at Stone SP. But the afternoon affair went south for Staffs as they […]
There’s more to come from Staffordshire, insists captain Ketts
James Kettleborough says Staffordshire have given themselves a promising T20 platform – but admits there’s more to come from his side. Staffs kicked off their National Counties Cricket Association Twenty20 Cup campaign with a win and a tie against Northumberland at Stone SP on Sunday. That earned them a three-point haul on the day as […]
It’s a win and a tie for Staffordshire to open NCCA Twenty20 Cup campaign
Staffordshire kicked off their NCCA Twenty20 Cup with a three-point haul against Northumberland at Stone SP. Staffs made the ideal start to their Group One commitments when they took the honours in the opening game at a sun-drenched Lichfield Road. The hosts batted first and amassed 159-6 from their 20 overs, with Dan Lincoln (42), […]
Nils Priestley: We should be looking to dominate in all formats
Nils Priestley says Staffordshire’s winter recruits have enhanced their quality – but strength on paper has to be translated on to the park. It’s been a positive start to the NCCA campaign for Staffs, who booked their place in the quarter-finals of the NV Play Trophy last weekend with victory over Lincolnshire. Attention now turns […]