D40s undone by Welsh batting power
Cricket Shropshire’s Disability D40 squad came up against a powerful batting line up when they hosted Wales at Shelton Cricket Club.
Dragons claim victory in Super Over thriller
St Georges 1s claimed their third win in three games when they hosted Albrighton in the Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League – but for the second week in a row, it was a nail-biting finish following on from a Super Over victory the week before.
Mixed fortunes for Women’s XI in Northumberland
It was a day of mixed fortunes when a much-changed Shropshire Women’s XI travelled to Allendale Cricket Club to take on Northumberland in the T20 Vitality Blast Women’s League 3 Division Two.
Sunshine, showers and smiles at U13 Girls’ festival
Despite a mix of sunshine and showers, the Chance to Shine’s Shropshire Chance To Compete Under 13 Girls’ Festival delivered a fantastic celebration of cricket, teamwork, and girl power at Frankwell in Shrewsbury.
Volunteer of the month award nominees sought
It’s National Volunteers Week – and want better way to celebrate than by nominating someone from your club for Cricket Shropshire’s Volunteer of the Month Award for May.
And to mark National Volunteers Week, we have decided to hand out two awards for May.
It’s been a busy start to the season at cricket clubs across Shropshire, and with the weather in the build-up to the season being kind this year, lots of volunteers have been hard at work to make sure we can #GetTheGameOn.
We know there are many worth nominees out there from clubs in Shropshire, so fill in the form below and we will see they get the recognition they deserve.
Cricket Shropshire has already chosen a winner from the nominations sent in for our April award this year – watch out for more details soon.
Lead Officer Steve Reese said: “There are some incredible volunteers out there who work hard to ensure clubs across the county promote the game and ensure people of all ages can play in a safe and friendly environment.
“We want to highlight the significant contributions of these people – without whom the recreational game would struggle to function as effectively as it does.
“They might be involved in maintain the grounds, safeguarding, becoming a new coach or upskilling to support junior sections, organising social events, fund raising, cleaning the venue, ensuring administration duties are compliant etc, with most wearing more than one hat.
“It is all vital work that needs to be done and should be recognised. Let us know about these people and each month we will highlight their efforts.”
Each month through the season, the winners will be chosen by Directors of Cricket Shropshire and will receive a framed certificate.
If anyone has any queries they can contact info@cricketshropshire.co.uk
Volunteer of the Month Awards 2025
School games a big success
More than 150 enthusiastic Year 6 pupils from 16 Telford schools enjoyed a sun-filled day of cricket at Wellington Cricket Club as part of a School Games cricket festival designed to be inclusive and fun for all abilities.
Morris’ major batting effort
Remarkable batting by Shropshire Under 15 Boys skipper Matthew Morris saw his side to an unlikely one wicket victory over Cricket Wales (North) at Norton-in-Hales.
The Welsh side had won the toss and batted first and finished their 40 overs on 183-6 with Morris picking up 2-25, George Davies 2-22 and Lakin Illeperuma 2-33.
In their reply, Shropshire seemed to be in dire straits as they were reduced to 19-5 early in the reply.
But Morris, batting at no 5, stood firm and some of the lower order managed to stay with him as he hit 138 off just 106 balls to steer his side to victory with nine balls and last man Davies alongside him.
Coach Tyler Ibbotson said: “As wickets continued to fall around him, he remained composed, controlling the tempo and soaking up the pressure.
“It was a knock that transformed an impossible task into one of the most memorable wins for the team.
“It was an unbelievable innings from Matthew – pure class and maturity beyond his years. At 19-5, it looked like we were out of the game, but he stuck to his plan, took the responsibility, and played one of the best knocks I’ve seen at this level.
“Credit to the lads for digging deep and finding a way! it wasn’t easy, but they showed incredible fight.”
The Under 14 boys also claimed victory in a low-scoring thriller when they entertained Leicestershire at Wellington.
They bowled the visitors out for 111 with Ralph Davies taking the bowling honours with 4-17 off his nine overs, while Freddie Barker claimed 3-20 and Hugo Bebb 2-13.
Shropshire also found batting tricky, but a vital fourth wicket partnership between Jake Adams (41) and wicket-keeper Harry Harrison (39) helped them to a two-wicket victory.
They backed it up with a 26-run victory in their next game against Buckinghamshire at the Ascott Estate.
After winning the toss and batting first, they finished their 45 overs on 147-8 with Reuben Kundu leading the way with a patient 42 off 96 balls.
The bowlers then got to work with Barker claiming 3-25, Ralph Davies 3-19 and George Jenkins 2-15 as the hosts were dismissed for 121.
The Under 13 Girls claimed two T20 victories when they took on North Wales Under 14s in a double-header at Whittington.
Batting first in the opening game, they finished their 20 overs on 146-8 with opener Ava Mainwaring hitting 25, Gouri Cherukuri 29 and Iris Burton 23 not out.
In the reply, they bowled the Welsh side out for 92 at the end of the 19th over to claim victory by 54 runs with Zara Tomkins claiming 2-8, Mainwairing 3-6 and E Nixon 2-14.
In the second game Wales batted first and were restricted to 82-8 from their 20 overs with Anabelle Burton claiming 3-11 and Mainwairing 2-11. They knocked off the runs for the loss of three wickets.
The Under 11 Boys claimed a 67-run victory when they took on Packwood Haugh School in a pre-season friendly.
Batting first, Shropshire posted 138-4 off their 20 overs with skipper Will Jones hitting an unbeaten half century and Leo Ruck 40.
Packwood were then dismissed for 71 with Henry Leach claiming 4-14, Billy Anders 2-5 and Freddie Bebb 2-9.
The Under 18 girls found themselves out powered when they faced Worcestershire in the first round of the Girls One Day Knockout.
Batting first, Worcestershire racked up 401-8, Freya Jones leading the attack with 3-49 off her nine overs. Mille Parry’s 85 off 83 balls was the standout for Shropshire in their reply as they were bowled out for 176.
MCC Foundation Hub teams in action
Cricket Shropshire’s first MCC Foundation squads have made their mark in their first season of competition.
Regional success for CTS STREET sides
Cricket Shropshire’s Chance to Shine Street sides returned from the regional finals with medals after a successful day in Wolverhampton.
Trow ton sets up Over 50s 2 XI win
A century from opener Graham Trow laid the foundation for a 42-run victory for Shropshire Over 50s 2nd XI in their first competitive game of the season when they hosted Worcestershire at Bridgnorth CC.