Back to the T20s in Staffordshire this Sunday (14 June)

Cheshire resume their NCCA T20 campaign this Sunday (14 June) with a double-header against Staffordshire at Burslem CC.

After sharing the spoils with Shropshire in their opening Group 1 fixtures at Didsbury, Harry Dearden's side head to the Potteries looking to strengthen their push for a place in Finals Day.

Cheshire showed both sides of their T20 game in the opening round. A dominant eight-wicket victory in the first match highlighted the firepower in their batting line-up, before Shropshire hit back in the second encounter to ensure the points were shared.

Confidence will be high, however, following last Sunday's impressive KO Trophy quarter-final success over Norfolk. Recovering from 95-6, Cheshire produced one of their performances of the season to book a place in the semi-finals, with Harry Dearden and Kevin Carroll starring in a remarkable comeback victory.

Now attention switches back to the shortest format, where every point could prove crucial in the race for qualification.

Staffordshire will provide another stern test, but Cheshire travel with momentum, confidence and plenty of belief as they look to continue an encouraging start to the summer.

The first game is at 11am, it's free to get in and refreshments are available all day.

The second game will see the sides compete for the 'Bailey Gill' Trophy - one of the quirks of a Cheshire/Staffordshire clash.

Established in 2017, Cheshire President David Bailey and old Staffordshire foe Peter Gill agreed any game between the two sides (one selected if a T20 double header), should be contested for the trophy.

Staffordshire are the current holders following victory at Nantwich last year.

Directions to Burslem CC.      NCCA T20 Group 1