Berkshire’s attention turns to Sunday’s National Counties 50-Over Final as Andy Rishton’s side travel to Copdock & Old Ipswichians Cricket Club, Ipswich, to take on Cheshire with the trophy on the line.
It has been another impressive one-day campaign for Berkshire, whose consistency, resilience and all-round quality have seen them progress to the competition’s showpiece occasion. Rishton’s men have combined disciplined bowling, positive batting and exceptional fielding throughout the tournament, earning their place in the final with a series of accomplished performances.
Their emphatic semi-final victory over Oxfordshire was a reflection of the standards Berkshire have set this season. Delivering with both bat and ball, they produced a commanding display to secure their place in Sunday’s decider and will head to Suffolk full of confidence.
Awaiting them is a strong Cheshire side that has also impressed throughout the competition. Consistently competitive and packed with experience, Cheshire will provide another significant test in what promises to be a high-quality contest between two of the National Counties’ form teams.
For Rishton, Sunday’s final represents the opportunity to cap an outstanding campaign with silverware. His side has shown composure in key moments throughout the season, with different players stepping forward when it has mattered most, and Berkshire will be looking to produce one more complete performance on the biggest stage.
The support Berkshire has received throughout this year’s campaign has been outstanding, and everyone connected with the county will be hoping to see another strong following in Suffolk for the final.
Match Details
National Counties 50-Over Final
Berkshire vs Cheshire
Sunday 19 July
Copdock & Old Ipswichians Cricket Club, Ipswich
Start: 11:00am
Squad
Connell
Lewis
Isbell
Dunnett
Woods
Salter
MacEwen (wk)
Rishton ( C )
Greatwood
Akhtar
Daniel
Bhandari
Campion