‘You won’t see a spell of bowling as fast as that in NCCA cricket’
It was on the third afternoon of the NCCA Championship final when a key trait of this emerging Staffordshire team was perfectly highlighted. Staffs had conceded a first-innings lead of 99 to serial winners Berkshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth to leave themselves behind the game. Some sides might have felt sorry for themselves. Others might […]
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 […]
From a date at Crewe to the NCCA Championship final…
In terms of rapid rises up the cricket ladder, the story of Olly Tucker’s season will take some beating. The 21-year-old started off the summer in Meakins’ second team in North Staffs and South Cheshire League Division Two. But he’s now preparing to line up for Staffordshire in the NCCA Championship final against Berkshire at […]
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 […]
Day One report: Late wicket gives Staffordshire boost against Bucks
Staffordshire and Buckinghamshire served up a tense opening day in what could be an NCCA Championship title decider. In a final round of matches where all four sides playing – including Suffolk and Lincolnshire – could win the Division One East title, the next three days are likely to have thrills and spills before the […]
Staffordshire to field debutant in key NCCA Championship clash
Staffordshire have made one change to their side for tomorrow’s NCCA Championship title decider against Buckinghamshire. From the side which beat Suffolk this week, Leek seamer Rory Haydon is unavailable because he is featuring for Derbyshire 2nd XI. He has been replaced by his club-mate Lewis Moulton, who will be making his senior Staffordshire debut. […]
