Match Preview: Devon v Berkshire – NCCA Three-Day Championship
Berkshire head to Blundell’s School this weekend for a crucial National Counties Championship encounter against an in-form Devon side as the race for the Western Division title begins to take shape.
After opening their three-day campaign with an impressive victory over Oxfordshire, Berkshire travel to Devon full of confidence. However, they face a stern test against a home side that has made the perfect start to the Championship, winning each of their opening two three-day fixtures to establish themselves as the early pace-setters.
With both sides looking to strengthen their position at the top of the table, this fixture could prove pivotal in Berkshire’s Championship ambitions.
There is also a new chapter for Berkshire as Rhys Lewis captains the county for the first time in the three-day format as Andy Rishton is away on holiday. Lewis takes charge of a talented squad eager to build on the momentum gained from their opening victory and will be hoping to lead by example in a contest that promises to test both sides over three days.
The match also marks a memorable occasion for Will Hamilton, who is set to make his senior Berkshire debut. Hamilton earns his opportunity after impressing through the county pathway and will be looking to make an immediate impact on the Championship stage.
Blundell’s School provides a fitting backdrop for what promises to be a high-quality contest between two sides with genuine aspirations of challenging for honours this season. With Devon unbeaten and Berkshire aiming to maintain their winning start, all the ingredients are in place for a fascinating three-day battle.
Berkshire Squad
Lewis (c)
Hamilton
Woods
Dunnett
Salter
Greatwood
Campion
MacEwen ( wk)
Daniel
Sharp
Bhandari
Hunt