SEND Report 2025/2026 As the school year draws to a close, Berkshire Cricket reflects on a fantastic year for our SEND Schools Cricket offer in the county. Beginning back in September 2025 with a SEND skills festival at Emmbrook and Bearwood Cricket Club for primary schools, the year has also seen a successful Table Cricket...

Berkshire Women Face Cheshire After Competitive Warm-Up Berkshire Women’s 1st XI take on Cheshire Cricket Board Women’s 1st XI at Binfield Cricket Club in the ECB Women’s County Championship – Metro Bank One Day Cup Women’s League 3, Division 1. Berkshire warmed up for the fixture with a closely fought game against the Mumbai Cricket...

Berkshire Seniors Weekly Round-Up It was another busy week for Berkshire Seniors, with teams across the 50+, 60+ and 70+ age groups in action in Championship cricket, a play-off fixture and a friendly against touring opposition. Berkshire 60+ 1st XI defeat Western Australia Berkshire 60+ 1st XI enjoyed an excellent eight-wicket victory over Western Australia’s...

Join Us for the Berkshire Cricket Celebration 2026 ***Tickets available shortly*** Friday 18 September 2026 | From 6.30pm | Wokingham Cricket Club Berkshire Cricket is delighted to invite everyone who has played a part in cricket across the county to join us for a special evening celebrating the 2026 season. From our Men’s and Women’s First Teams and...

Summer Cricket Sessions Start This Week – Last Chance to Sign Up! Berkshire Cricket’s FREE summer All Stars and Dynamos introduction programmes are getting underway this week, with children across Reading, Slough and Maidenhead being given the chance to discover cricket, make new friends and enjoy being active during the school holidays. With sessions now...

  A temporary use ban (TUB), also known as a hosepipe ban, has been introduced by Thames Water for customers whose water supply is provided by the company. The restrictions will come into effect from 00.01 BST on Thursday 23 July 2026. The ban applies to customers who receive their drinking water supply from Thames...

  Berkshire’s Johnny Connell Earns Somerset Metro Bank One Day Cup Call-Up Berkshire batter Johnny Connell has been rewarded for his outstanding performances with a place in Somerset’s squad for this season’s Metro Bank One Day Cup. The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the brightest talents in National Counties cricket since making his...

Berkshire Crowned NCCA 50-Over Champions with Emphatic Final Victory Berkshire produced a superb all-round performance to be crowned NCCA 50-over champions, defeating Cheshire by 112 runs at Copdock Cricket Club after a clinical display with both bat and ball. After winning the toss, captain Andy Rishton elected to bat first, a decision that ultimately proved...

Maidenhead & Bray U15s Progress in ECB Club T20 Maidenhead & Bray CC Under 15s booked their place in the next round of the ECB U15 Club T20 with a composed six-wicket victory over Copdock & Old Ipswichian CC Under 15A on Sunday. After winning the toss, the Suffolk side elected to bat first but...

Congratulations to Slough CC U13s who won the U13 County Final on Friday evening after a 36-run victory against Henley. There were some notable performances from the Slough batters Vedant (30) and Vehaan (32), before Henley battled back with some good bowling from Henry (2-21), Josh (1-13) and Harry (1-27). Slough finished on a good...

Hampshire XI defeat Berkshire by 79 runs in Showcase Game A century from Fletcha Middleton and a devastating five-wicket haul from Felix Organ guided Hampshire XI to a convincing 79-run victory over Berkshire in an entertaining Showcase Game at the Utilita Bowl Nursery Ground. Batting first, Hampshire XI posted an imposing 349 for 7 from...

Berkshire Seniors Weekly Round-Up   Before we reflect on this week’s on-field action, Berkshire Seniors came together to support a very worthwhile cause by taking part in the Chris Harding Memorial Walk, raising both awareness and funds for prostate cancer research. A walk in aid of prostate cancer research and in memory of the late...

Berkshire Schools Dynamos Finals   This week saw the Berkshire Schools Dynamos competitions bring together schools from across the county for two fantastic days of cricket. Hosted at Wokingham Cricket Club, the competitions are part of the ECB’s Dynamos Cricket programme, designed to provide children with fun, inclusive and engaging opportunities to develop their cricket...

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...

Newbury Racecourse and Berkshire Cricket Team Up for Schools’ Celebration Raceday   Friends of Berkshire Cricket Partner, Newbury Racecourse, is inviting families from across the county to enjoy a fantastic day of racing, entertainment and sporting fun at its Schools’ Celebration Raceday on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Designed especially for schools, pupils and families, the...

Girls MCCF Programme Continues to Thrive with Memorable Summer Fixtures   This summer has seen the MCCF Girls Programme continue to go from strength to strength, with players enjoying a number of fantastic opportunities to test themselves against high-quality opposition. Our U14 Reading and Slough Hubs travelled to Basingstoke in May Half Term to take...

Match Preview: Berkshire vs Hampshire Berkshire return to 50-over action on Friday when they travel to the Nursery Ground at the Utilita Bowl to take on Hampshire in a showcase fixture, with Johnny Connell leading the side. The match provides another fantastic opportunity for Berkshire’s players to test themselves against county opposition at one of...

Greatwood Record Ton and Historic Last-Wicket Stand Give Berkshire Winning Start Berkshire made the perfect start to their NCCA Championship campaign with a hard-fought 5-wicket victory over Oxfordshire in an entertaining three-day contest at Falkland CC. After being asked to bowl first, Berkshire’s attack worked tirelessly to dismiss Oxfordshire for 279. Despite recovering from 48-3...

Chance to Shine Awards 2026 Now Open Every year across Berkshire, we see incredible stories of young people discovering a love for cricket, coaches going above and beyond to inspire the next generation, and schools embracing the game to create lasting opportunities for their pupils. Now it’s time to recognise those individuals and organisations through...

Women’s 1st XI Secure Second Metro Bank One Day Cup Victory Berkshire Women’s 1st XI returned to Metro Bank One Day Cup action on Sunday with an impressive bonus-point victory over Wiltshire at Potterne Cricket Club to record their second win of the campaign. Playing at a venue renowned for its short boundaries, Berkshire were...

The 2026 Playing Cricket Survey is live! We want you to have your say. The ECB’s annual Cricket Players & Volunteers survey is now live! This gives players and volunteers the chance to shape the future of grassroots cricket across England and Wales. Click here to complete the survey. As well as helping us understand...

Berkshire Cricket Hosts Successful Partners Brunch   Berkshire Cricket was delighted to welcome a wide range of partners and supporters to Falkland Cricket Club for a special Partners Brunch held during the second day of the Men’s NCCA Cluberly Championship Western Division One match against Oxfordshire. The event provided an opportunity to thank those whose...

Congratulations to Maidenhead & Bray who won the U15 County Final last Friday and now progress into the National Cup. Congratulations to Maidenhead & Bray who won the U15 County Final last Friday and now progress into the National Cup. Maidenhead & Bray posted 129/8 off their 20 overs after winning the toss and electing...

Seniors Weekly Round-Up – Mixed Fortunes Across the County There was a full programme of Berkshire Seniors cricket this week, with the 50+ 2nd XI providing the highlight through two excellent victories. It proved a more difficult week for the three 60+ sides and the 70+ 1st XI, who all came up against strong opposition....

  Fresh from being crowned Vitality T20 Blast Women’s League 3 champions, Berkshire Women now turn their attention back to 50-over cricket as they continue the defence of their 50 over title. Victory in the T20 final secured the League 3 crown, meaning Berkshire are now the proud holders of both the T20 and 50-over...

Checkendon CC Lift Keith Mitchell Memorial Cup with Victory Over Shinfield Checkendon CC were crowned Reading Midweek Cricket League Cup (Keith Mitchell Memorial Cup) champions after producing an impressive all-round performance to defeat Shinfield in the final. After winning the toss, Shinfield elected to bat first but found runs difficult to come by against a...

Berkshire Cricket Talent Pathway Monthly Update – June June was a busy and productive month for the Berkshire Cricket Talent Pathway, with a strong programme of County Age Group (CAG) cricket across multiple age groups. Players continued to develop through competitive fixtures and representative opportunities, while the partnership with Hampshire Cricket remained a key feature...

Match Preview | Berkshire vs Oxfordshire | NCCA Championship Team Lewis Isbell Woods Salter Campion Greatwood MacEwen (wk) Rishton  (c) Daniel Sharp Iqbal The wait is over – the red-ball season is here. Berkshire begin their 2026 NCCA Championship campaign this Sunday as we welcome Oxfordshire to Falkland Cricket Club for the first three-day fixture...

New Dates Now Live for 2027 ECB Learning Workshops Berkshire Cricket is pleased to announce that bookings are now open for our 2027 ECB Learning Workshops, delivered by two of the ECB’s leading Senior Coach Developers. These practical workshops are designed to help coaches develop their knowledge, gain fresh ideas and take away sessions they...

The Berkshire Schools Newsletter is designed specifically for teachers and school leaders. The newsletter highlights the fantastic work taking place across our schools programme and showcases the wide range of free and paid opportunities we offer to both primary and secondary schools. Each month, we will also be celebrating excellence through our Schools Monthly Awards,...

Congratulations to Welford Park and Windsor Cricket Clubs who have been awarded Accredited Club Status Level One as part of the ECB’s Accredited Club Pilot Programme 2026. This programme was open to clubs who did not hold Clubmark accreditation from the 2022-2025 period. The 2026 Pilot Programme is a one-year transition programme for clubs who...

Applications and Nominations Now Open for Berkshire Cricket’s 2026/27 Talent Pathway Berkshire Cricket is delighted to launch applications and nominations for its 2026/27 Talent Pathway, offering aspiring young cricketers from across the county the opportunity to begin or continue their representative cricket journey. Designed to identify, develop and inspire talented players, the Berkshire Cricket Talent Pathway...

Berkshire Top Group After Double Success Against Bedfordshire Bedfordshire CCC v Berkshire Cricket – National Counties T20 Group Stage Venue: Luton Town Indians CC Berkshire completed an outstanding National Counties T20 group campaign by recording two victories over Bedfordshire at Luton Town Indians CC, securing top spot in the group and a home quarter-final at...

  Our annual SEND Schools County Final took place on Thursday at Wokingham Cricket Club with The Avenue, Addington, Bishopswood and Oak Tree battling it out to be crowned champions for 2026. The day began with a group stage which saw each school play three fixtures against different opponents. Despite this being the first time...

Berkshire Seniors Update – Weekly Round-Up It was another busy week for Berkshire Seniors Cricket, with teams in action in both the 50+ County Championship and the National 70+ Championship. There was an excellent away victory for the 50+ 2nd XI at Hampshire, while the 70+ 1st XI were narrowly beaten by Surrey despite a...

Match Preview: Berkshire Face Bedfordshire in Top-of-the-Table T20 Showdown Berkshire head to Luton Town Indians CC on Sunday for a blockbuster National Counties T20 double-header against Bedfordshire, with top spot in the group on the line in the final round of fixtures. Having enjoyed an impressive group campaign, Berkshire have put themselves in a strong...

Get Involved This Summer with Berkshire Cricket’s Development Programmes Berkshire Cricket is encouraging coaches, volunteers, young people and club members to make the most of a range of development opportunities available this summer. From coaching qualifications and first aid training to ground support and leadership programmes, these courses are designed to support the continued growth...

Berkshire Finals Completed in the Knight-Stokes Cup The Berkshire finals of the Knight-Stokes Cup 2026 took place with schools competing for the county titles in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions. The Under-15 hardball competition, launched by the MCC and MCC Foundation in partnership with Barclays, provides schools with the opportunity to compete in a...

Berkshire Crowned Vitality Blast Women’s League 3 Division 1 Champions After Thrilling Final Victory Berkshire Women’s 1st XI lifted the Vitality Blast Women’s League 3 Division 1 title after a dramatic four-run victory over Staffordshire Women’s 1st XI at Arundel Castle. In a tense final played on Sunday 28 June 2026, Berkshire defended a modest...

Berkshire Storm into 50-Over Final Berkshire booked their place in the 50-over final with an outstanding 94-run victory over Oxfordshire at Wargrave Cricket Club in front of a fantastic home crowd. Before anything else, a huge thank you must go to everyone at Wargrave CC for their wonderful hospitality and for producing an excellent venue....

Women’s 1st XI in T20 Finals Day action at Arundel Castle Match Preview Sunday will see the Women’s 1st XI make the journey to Arundel Castle to take on Staffordshire in the Tier 3 – Division 1 T20 Final. Berkshire finished group winners in the South with 4 wins and 2 losses while Staffordshire finished with the...

Berkshire Seniors Update – Weekly Round-Up It was an unusual and frustrating week for Berkshire Seniors Cricket, with all scheduled fixtures across the county programme cancelled due to the extreme heat conditions. With player welfare and safety the priority, the decision was taken to call off all matches during a period of exceptionally high temperatures,...

Extra Berkshire Cricket Young Volunteers Course Announced for Slough This Summer New opportunity for 14–18-year-olds to develop cricket skills, leadership and volunteering experience Berkshire Cricket is delighted to announce the release of an additional Young Volunteers powered by The Young Cricket Collective 2026 course, giving more young people the opportunity to get involved in cricket...

Women’s 1st XI return to winning ways in a dominant performance in Shrewsbury Having lost the toss as Shrewsbury School, Berkshire were asked to bowl first. The innings got off to an excellent start with two wickets falling inside two overs. Freya Johnson (3/18) had the opening batter caught at cover with the final ball of...

Berkshire Ready for NCCA Trophy Semi-Final Showdown Berkshire return to Wargrave Cricket Club on Sunday looking to take another step towards National Counties Trophy glory when they host Oxfordshire in the 50-over semi-final. Led by captain Andy Rishton, Berkshire go into the contest full of confidence after a commanding quarter-final victory over Buckinghamshire. An outstanding all-round...

Young Cricket Leaders Invited to Become Champions of Change Applications now open for new ECB initiative empowering 14–18-year-olds to make a difference through cricket Young people across Berkshire are being encouraged to apply for a new opportunity that will help them develop their leadership skills, build confidence, and create positive change within their cricket clubs...

ECB Extreme Heat Guidance Issued for Recreational Cricket With the potential for periods of extreme heat during the summer months, clubs, players, officials and volunteers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the ECB Extreme Heat Guidelines for the Recreational Game. The guidance has been developed to help those involved in recreational cricket manage the risks...

Berkshire stay top after sharing T20 double-header with Buckinghamshire   Berkshire maintained their position at the top of the group after a hard-fought T20 double-header against Buckinghamshire at Wokingham Cricket Club, recovering from defeat in the opening game to secure an emphatic victory in the second. Match One: Buckinghamshire 133 all out beat Berkshire 91...