Cheshire County Cricket Club

Home at last! Shropshire at Nantwich next weekend

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0000

After seemingly travelling to all parts of the UK in three different competions over the last few weeks, Cheshire finally have a home game!

After our draw in Dorset, we play Shropshire at home for the third time this season - this time in the NCCA Cluberly Championship.

Our Western Division 2 game is at Nantwich CC (Championship debuts for Kesh Fonseka (Lindow), Liam Clorely (Toft), Jack Collett (Sandbach), Archie Barraclough (Bradford & Bingley)

A hard-earned draw and 12 valuable Championship points marked an encouraging start to Cheshire's NCCA Championship campaign as David Wainwright's youthful side stood toe-to-toe with current Western Division Two leaders Dorset at a sun-drenched Wimborne.

Across three glorious days of cricket on a parched but picturesque ground, the two teams amassed 1,164 runs, but despite Cheshire pressing for victory late on, honours were ultimately shared.

For Cheshire, however, there was plenty to celebrate.

With four players making their Championship debuts, this was always going to be a stern examination of patience, concentration and endurance in the longer format.

After winning the toss, Cheshire produced one of their most accomplished Championship batting displays in recent seasons, compiling an excellent 407-9 from their allotted 90 overs on the opening day.

At the heart of it all was Sam Perry, whose magnificent 162 was a masterclass in Championship batting.

Cheshire had reached 114-1 shortly before lunch before momentum briefly swung Dorset's way.

Instead, Perry calmly rebuilt.

Supported by Andrew Dufty (29) and Dan Wilson (31), he gradually wrestled back control before debutant Liam Clorely contributed a useful 19 and later impressed behind the stumps throughout the match.

Fielding for long spells in searing temperatures was every bit as demanding as batting, but Cheshire's attack responded magnificently.

Despite an outstanding 172 from Finn Gordon, which largely cancelled out Perry's heroics, Cheshire remained disciplined throughout Dorset's first innings.

That advantage proved crucial.

Henry Murray set the tone positively in the second innings with a fluent 42, before Perry (41) and McCoy (46) frustrated Dorset's attack with an important partnership at 83-3.

Captain Wainwright then produced another impressive contribution with 67, while Clorely continued an excellent Championship debut by adding 35 as Cheshire accelerated after lunch before declaring, setting Dorset an ambitious 286 to win from a maximum of 50 overs.

The visitors struck immediately.

Finn Gordon, Dorset's first-innings centurion, was dismissed by the very first ball of the chase and, with wickets falling regularly, Cheshire sensed victory as Dorset slipped to 87-6 entering the final hour.

But Abbas showed tremendous resilience with 17 from 71 deliveries, while Ed Bartlett produced one of the grittiest innings of the match, facing 49 balls for an unbeaten duck.

While victory narrowly eluded Cheshire, this represented an outstanding effort from a young side learning the demands of Championship cricket.

The Championship season continues this weekend when Cheshire finally return home to Nantwich CC, where they host Shropshire from 2-4 August.

Cheshire CCC: David Wainwright (capt, Castlefield), Sam Perry (Alderley Edge), Henry Murray (Alderley Edge), Kesh Fonseka (Lindow), Henry Dobson (Oxton), Luke McCoy (Widnes), Liam Clorely (wk, Toft), Andrew Dufty (Oulton Park), Dan Wilson (Northern), Jack Collett (Sandbach), Archie Barraclough (Bradford & Bingley).

Peter Babbage Funeral details (19 August)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0000

A Celebration of the life of Peter Anthony Grange Babbage

Bramhall Methodist Church

23 Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall SK7 1AL

The wake will be held at Bramhall Cricket Club, Church Lane, SK7 1PQ at 3.

As Peter is most fondly remembered in his cricket whites, please wear an item of white.

Rather than flowers, if you wish to contribute towards the traditional cricket tea, we will welcome cakes or scones or something similar.

Any leftover food will be donated to The Wellspring in Stockport.

2s shine at Bowdon with O'Brien '5 fer'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0000

Cheshire 2nd XI 281-8 (50 overs), Shropshire 2nd XI 166 (36.

Cheshire Team

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Scorer: Inge Bevers

Coach: Gavin Colebourn

Team Manager: Nick Brooks

3 day Championship underway in Dorset this Sunday

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:53:58 +0000

After all the razzamatazz of the white ball game, it's finally red ball time as Cheshire get their 2026 Cluberly Western Division 2 season underway at Wimborne CC against Dorset this weekend.
We'll play four matches in Division 2, the table topper winning promotion to Division 1.
Cheshire are again captained by the popular David Wainwright and the match at pictureresque Wimborne gets underway at 11am each morning with the first innings limited to 90 overs.
The following week Cheshire are back in home action hosting Shropshire at Nantwich (2-4 August) before an away trip to Cornwall at Redruth (16-18 August) and a final game against Wales NC at Alderley Edge (23-25 August).
NCCA KO Trophy Final, Copdock & Old Ipswichian CC: Berkshire 210 (46.
ScorecardCheshire’s brave pursuit of the NCCA KO Trophy ended in final heartbreak as Berkshire produced a commanding all-round performance to secure a 112-run victory at Copdock & Old Ipswichian CC.
Before play began, players, officials and spectators observed a minute’s silence following the sad passing of Cheshire CCC President Pete Babbage earlier in the week.
Having battled gallantly through the competition, Cheshire arrived with hopes of lifting the trophy—but, two years after losing the 2024 final to Norfolk, they were once again forced to settle for runners-up medals.
There was plenty of early encouragement after captain Sam Perry’s side were asked to bowl.
Berkshire’s middle order, however, launched a vital recovery.
Dobson was the pick of the Cheshire attack with 3-41, and at the halfway stage the target appeared well within reach.
But Cheshire’s reply never found the momentum it needed.
The crucial moment came with the score on 52-1 when Perry, who had made 23, was run out.
Henry Murray offered resistance with a determined 31, but Jackson, with 11, was the only other Cheshire batter to reach double figures as the innings subsided to 98 in 34.
Sulaiman Akhtar claimed 3-10, while Walker completed a fine individual performance by taking 4-11 to add to his earlier contribution with the bat and earn the player-of-the-match award.
Congratulations go to Andy Rishton and his Berkshire side.
Cheshire: Sam Perry (captain, Alderley Edge), Dan Newton (Lindow), Henry Murray (Toft), George Lavelle (Ormskirk), Freddie Vaughan-Hawkins (wicketkeeper, Timperley), Henry Dobson (Oxton), Kevin Carroll (Brooklands), Will Valentine (Alderley Edge), Andy Jackson (Hyde), Will Street (Didsbury), Isaac Brooks (Lindow).
12th man: Zak Rogers (Neston)
Scorer: Inge Bevers
Coach: Gavin Colebourn
Team Manager: Nick Brooks

Cheshire Team - KO Trophy Final, 11am Sunday 19 July

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0000

THe Cheshire side to face Berkshire at Copdock & Old Ipswichians CC on Sunday is as follows:

Sam Perry (Alderley Edge - captain)
Dan Newton (Lindow)
Henry Murray (Toft)
George Lavelle (Ormskirk)
Fred Vaughan-Hawkins (Timperley - wk)
Henry Dobson (Oxton)
Kevin Carroll (Brooklands)
Will Valentine (Alderley Edge)
Andrew Jackson (Hyde)
Will Street (Didsbury)
Isaac Brooks (Lindow)
12th man - Zak Rogers (Neston)

Scorer: Inge Bevers

Coach: Gavin Colebourn

Team manager: Nick Brooks

Peter Babbage

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000

We're so sorry to have received the following from the family of our President, Peter Babbage and we send our deepest condolences.
"We are sorry to inform you of the sad passing of former 1st Team Manager and current President Peter Babbage, who died peacefully in his sleep on 14 July 2026 following a second battle with cancer.
"Details of his funeral arrangements will be made available in due course".

Cheshire at the double 'usher' in T20 Super 12s

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0000

Game 1: Northumberland 133-7 (20 overs) Cheshire 134-9 (19.
Cheshire Team

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Jackson's record spell fires Cheshire into KO Trophy Final

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0000

(Photo: Hyde's Andy Jackson at Keswick CC)

KO Trophy Group Semi-Final, Keswick CC

Cheshire 177 (45.
"It was tough going against Slack and Walkden.
"We lost the final a couple of years ago and we know how strong Berkshire will be, but we'll go into the final full of confidence.
Cheshire: Sam Perry (capt, Alderley Edge), Dan Newton (Lindow), Henry Murray (Toft), Freddie Vaughan-Hawkins (wk, Timperley), Henry Dobson (Woodbank), Will Street (Didsbury), Isaac Brooks (Lindow), Andy Jackson (Hyde), Gennaro Reddy (Alderley Edge), Will Valentine (Alderley Edge), 12th man: Liam Clorley (Toft).

Team v Cumbria, KO Trophy Semi, 28 June 2026

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:33:41 +0000

The Cheshire side to face Cumbria in the KO Trophy semi-final at Keswick this weekend is:

Sam Perry (captain - Alderley Edge)

Dan Newton (Lindow)

Henry Murray (Toft)

Freddie Vaughan-Hawkins (Timperley)

Harry Dearden (Woodbank)

Gennaro Reddy (Alderley Edge)

Henry Dobson (Oxton)

Andy Jackson (Hyde)

Will Valentine (Alderley Edge)

Will Street (Didsbury)

Isaac Brooks (Lindow)

Cheshire in semi-final at Keswick this Sunday

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:02:23 +0000

Cheshire play Cumbria for the second week running, and the third time this season, when they travel to Keswick this Sunday (11am, 26 June).
The winner of the game will take on Berkshire or Oxfordshire who face off at Wargrave CC and the final will be at Ipswich & Copdock CC on 19 July.
Sam Perry's side know Keswick well having been defeated on a soggy Sunday last month in the group stages of the competition.
With Cheshire finishing runner-up in Group 1 (to Cumbria) they were destined for an away quarter final (duly won against Norfolk) and then an away semi.
Parking is limited at Keswick.
Game 2:Cheshire 196-7 (20 overs), Cumbria 190-5(20 overs).
Cheshire kept their NCCA T20 Super 12 hopes alive with a dramatic fightback against Cumbria at Nantwich, bouncing back from defeat in the day's opener to win the second match by six runs.
After a frustrating first game, Cheshire responded in style, inspired by a stunning return from Pat Ashling, who marked his first county appearance in two years with a brilliant 102.
With one double-header left - against Northumberland in two weeks - Cheshire now know that winning both games would send them through to the next stage.
It had been a testing build-up for the county, with injuries continuing into Saturday afternoon and several players unavailable.
In bright sunshine and with Nantwich looking immaculate, Cheshire were left to rue missed chances in the first contest.
Cheshire's chase quickly faltered as they slumped to 78-6.
The response in the second game was immediate.
Cheshire struck instantly when Dan Wilson removed Fallows with the very first ball of the innings, but Cumbria appeared to be cruising thanks to a superb 121-run second-wicket stand between Tom Fraine (97) and Wade (46).
But Cheshire found another gear at exactly the right moment.
It was a victory built on resilience, big-match contributions and a refusal to let their campaign drift away.
Next up, it's the same opposition, different tournament.
Cheshire squad: Sam Perry (captain, Alderley Edge), Freddie Vaughan-Hawkins (wk, Timperley), Dan Newton (Lindow), Henry Murray (Toft), Pat Ashling (Alderley Edge), Isaac Brooks (Lindow), Dan Wilson (Northern), Will Espley (Lindow), Archie Barraclough (Bradford & Bingley), Alfie Usher (Alderley Edge), Zach Thompson (Timperley), Andy Jackson (Hyde).