Match Reports 20 June 2026
1st XI: Top Order Fires in 173-Run Kimberley Demolition
The 1st XI left their recent run of nerve-wracking, down-to-the-wire finishes firmly behind them, ruthlessly dispatching Kimberley Institute 2nd XI by 173 runs at Stamford Road. Sent in to bat, the Bridgfordians compiled an imposing 268-9 from their 50 overs. Alastair Pettit anchored the display with a classy, patient 65 off 97 balls, combining beautifully with Sameera Sadamal, who cracked a fluent 52. Up front, Iezaz Ul Hassan provided excellent momentum with 45, while Travis Holland (23) and Joe Holding (20) ensured the run rate remained high.
Chasing 269, Kimberley’s batting lineup completely collapsed under relentless pressure from the home attack. Save for opener Craig Harrison, who struck a lone-hand 52, no other batsman reached double figures. Jacob Hughes was the standout performer with the ball, picking up a clinical 3-20 from his seven overs. Skipper Ben Savage set the tone perfectly with an incredibly tight opening burst of 2-12, while Joe Holding (2-22) and Sameera Sadamal (2-10) closed out the final wickets to bundle the visitors out for a meager 95 in less than 30 overs.
2nd XI: Aggressive Chase Seals Dominant Win at Attenborough
A masterclass in aggressive top-order batting saw the 2nd XI successfully hunt down a steep target to secure a commanding seven-wicket win away at Attenborough Village Green. The hosts put up a highly competitive 243 all out in 49.2 overs. The Bridgfordian bowlers kept chipping away through Michael Wright (3-42) and Dan Sheard (3-22), alongside a disciplined 2-27 from Sam Bennett.
The run chase, however, was treated like a walk in the park. Anthony Richardson set the turf alight, blasting a phenomenal 92 from just 75 balls, clearing the boundary three times and hitting 13 fours to lay an immense foundation. Following his departure, the job was seamlessly finished by Joe McLaughlin, who carried his bat for a superb 57*, and captain Matt Lyon, who hit a quick-fire 52 off 60 balls. The seconds flew past the target in the 44th over to bank the full 20 points.
3rd XI: Ten-Wicket Squeeze Skewers Hucknall
The 3rd XI made incredibly short work of Hucknall 3rd XI at the Adbolton Ground, racing to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory. After electing to field, the Bridgfordian bowlers choked out the visitors, bowling them out for a paltry 87 in 32.2 overs. Callum Tindall was lethal upfront with a magnificent spell of 3-13, while Warren Dundas-Starr filled in to clean up the tail, taking 3-0 in just 8 legal deliveries. Ashley Brown also provided exceptional economy, bagging 2-7 from his five overs.
Chasing a modest 88, the top order made a mockery of the target, hunting it down in just 16.5 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Fitzgerald anchored the chase with an unbeaten 40 off 54 balls. Jon Sheard matching him for intent with a brisk 31, and Ian Huskinson (14*) hit the winning runs to complete a stellar, rapid 20-point performance.
4th XI: King and Walshe Drag the 4s Across the Line
The 4th XI showed incredible grit to claim a massive, tight 19-point victory away against Burton Joyce Lions 2nd XI. Batting first, the Bridgfordian innings was rescued from an early wobble by an excellent 51 from Oliver Walshe. James Somers (34) and Charlie Robson (31) added vital middle-order steel, ensuring the side ground their way to a defendable 185 all out in exactly 40 overs.
The defense went down to the absolute wire as Burton Joyce’s top order fought hard. However, Daniel King turned the match on its head with a sensational, match-winning spell, ripping through the middle and lower order to finish with phenomenal figures of 4-29 from his six overs. With Charlie Robson chipping in with a vital 2-55, the 4th XI kept their nerve perfectly to restrict the Lions to 184-9, holding on for a spectacular one-run victory.
5th XI: Brewington Blasts as Bingham Rolled for 28
The 5th XI produced an jaw-dropping performance at Croxton Kerrial Sports Club, absolutely obliterating Bingham 4th XI by 193 runs. Choosing to bat first, the Bridgfordians posted a massive 221-6 from 36 overs. Wicketkeeper Sam Brewington was the undeniable star of the show, bludgeoning a spectacular 77 off just 63 balls, hitting 15 fours and a six. He was well supported by Feroz Salman (47) and George Bostock (45).
Faced with a mountain to climb, Bingham’s response was brief and catastrophic as they were rolled out for a mere 28 runs in 14 overs. The Bridgfordian bowling unit was utterly unplayable; Liam Burke dismantled the lower order with brilliant figures of 3-7, while opening partners Jack Anderton (2-3 from 4 overs) and Finlay Buckle (2-4 from 4 overs) rendered the top order completely helpless to cap off a historic weekend for the club.
What an unforgettable clean sweep across the leagues! Which match did you enjoy coordinating or tracking the most?
