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Busy fortnight for County Age Groups
Charlie Ward hit a century as Shropshire Under 18 Boys had the better of a two-day game against Herefordshire at Worfield CC.
Wem’s stolen outfield mower found
The John Deere outfield mower from Wem CC on Friday has been found and recovered.
Time to nominate for 2025 Cricket Collective Awards
Nominations are now open for the ECB’s 2025 Grassroots Cricket Collective Awards – and we’re looking for the Shropshire winners in each category who could also go on to get national recognition as in 2024.
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Clubs warned to be on alert after Wem mower theft
Cricket club in and around Shropshire have been warned to be on their guard after thieves struck at Wem Cricket Club stealing the outfield mower.
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Women’s XI claim Norfolk win
Brilliant unbeaten half centuries from Amy Griffiths and Olivia Smith saw Shropshire’s Women’s XI to an eight-wicket victory on their long trip to Fakenham CC to take on Norfolk.
Online ECB Umpiring course available
Calling all clubs in Shropshire: do you have someone who wants to become a qualified Umpire – whether for league fixtures, junior games or Women & Girls cricket?
Fun in the sun at Girls’ Softball Festival
Everyone had a great day at the Girls Softball Festival organised by Cricket Shropshire at Newport CC on Sunday.
Girls’ Summer camp a smash hit
Cricket Shropshire’s Summer camps for Under 11 and Under 13 girls at Shrewsbury School proved a big hit with all who took part.
Hoppers claim Championship Challenge Cup honours
Grasshoppers claimed the inaugural Shropshire T20 Mid-Week Championship Challenge Cup with a professional seven-wicket victory over St Georges at Allscott Heath CC.
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Under 18 girls return from Wales with win
Cricket Shropshire’s Under 18 girls enjoyed their trip to Panteg CC to take on Glamorgan as they came away with a three-wicket victory.
T20 Championship Challenge Cup match planned
A special Championship Challenge Cup match between two of the best T20 sides in the county has been arranged by Cricket Shropshire and the Shrewsbury & District Evening League Management Committee.
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Downes hits brilliant century for Over 50s
Mark Downes hit a brilliant century for Shropshire Over 50s when they made the long trip to Stockton CC to take on Durham in the knock-out stages of their national competition.
ECB Recreational Playing Survey 2025
The ECB’s 2025 Cricket Playing Survey is now live giving recreational and community players and volunteers in Shropshire the chance to have their say and shape the future of the game.
Women’s XI beaten in national final
It proved to be a game too far for Cricket Shropshire’s Women’s XI when they took on Oxfordshire in the Vitality Blast League Three Division Two final at the stunning Wormsley CC in Buckinghamshire.
Women’s XI ready for Oxford final test
Good luck to Shropshire’s Women’s XI who this weekend travel to the stunning Wormsley CC in Buckinghamshire to take on Oxfordshire in their national Vitality Blast T20 Finals Day.
The team have qualified for the final after an outstanding campaign in Division Two North which has seen them win nine games out of ten.
Captain Lara Jones said everyone was looking forward to being involved in Finals Day.
“We have some very strong performances in out T20 campaign this year and are now looking forward to testing ourselves against Oxfordshire at Wormsley.
“Ava Clive will be opening the batting for us again and she’s in great form with a top score of 95 off 55 balls.
“Kate Brazier is our leading wicket taker and has been brilliant leading the attack this season followed by our highly effective spinners Amy Griffiths and Izzy Crann.
“The ladies are extremely excited and incredibly honoured to be representing Shropshire at a national final.
“We’ll be doing all we can to bring the trophy home and make the county proud.”
Coach Naomi Payne who has been with the team for most of the games said: “It’s such an exciting prospect and we’re all chomping at the bit to get going.
“It’s another long travel for us, but the girls are raring to go. After the way we’ve performed of late, I have no doubt we can take centre stage and show off the skills and talent that have got us this far.”
The team for the final is: Kate Brazier, Ava Clive (wicket-keeper), Isabelle Crann, Alex Hale, Esther Hurford, Amy Griffiths, Aamna Khan, Mariam Khan, Lara Jones (captain), Millie Parry, Harriet Shuker, Anna Hurford (12th)
Umpires’ Feedback survey is issued
An Umpires’ Feedback survey has been drawn up by the Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials and Cricket Shropshire.
Age Group cricket camp a big hit with youngsters
This week has seen not one, but two brilliant Cricket Shropshire camps take place in the stunning surroundings of Shrewsbury School – and what a success they’ve been!
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Lilleshall claim U15s regional T20 crown
Lilleshall Under 15s edged out their Quatt counterparts with just three balls to spare to claim a thrilling final victory in the Shropshire Regional South East Group.
Oswestry CC dates added to Summer camps activity
We now have the Summer camp for Wellington Cricket Club to add to our list for 2025 joining Quatt and Knockin and Kinnerley on the list.
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Scorers’ views sought
Cricket Shropshire has sent out a mid-season survey to scorers around the county – and is also planning activity for the Winter. We went through a process of compiling a list of scorers before the season started and held a series of Regional Cluster Meetings Development Administrator Vanessa Russell said: “We are now at the…
Dragons claim Furrows Evening League title
St Georges A claimed the inaugural Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League crown with victory over closest rivals Church Eaton Knights to remain unbeaten.
Wroxeter’s Incrediball U11s success
Congratulations to Wroxeter & Uppington’s Under 11s who sealed their regional title in Cricket Shropshire’s U10/11 Incrediball League.
Watering and drought management advice from GMA
With Severn Trent officially announcing a drought this week due to the hot weather, here’s a reminder of the Grounds Management Association’s advice.
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Women’s XI qualify for T20 Finals day
Shropshire’s Women’s XI have qualified for their Vitality Blast T20 League finals day after two more victories on the road in Cumbria in their League Three Division Two North campaign.
Urban Games cricket sessions for Summer holidays
Cricket Shropshire is looking forward to being part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games again during the Summer holidays.
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U13 Girls in fine form this season
Cricket Shropshire’s Under 13 Girls have been in fine form this season and are unbeaten – with skipper Mills Jones hitting a century in one of their games.
Over 50s at the double
Shropshire’s Over 50s 1st XI maintained their push to extend their season in the ECB 50+ Championship with a four-wicket victory over Staffordshire.