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...

Berkshire Cricket Walking Cricket Cup set to celebrate participation and competition at Purley on Thames CC Berkshire Cricket is delighted to announce the upcoming Walking Cricket Cup, taking place on Friday 26th June at Purley on Thames Cricket Club, bringing together four local clubs for a celebration of cricket, community and participation. The event will...

Berkshire Seniors Update – Weekly Round-Up It has been another busy week for Berkshire Seniors Cricket, with teams across the 50+, 60+ and 70+ age groups all in action across County Championship and friendly fixtures. There were some excellent individual performances and a number of closely fought contests, with the 60+ 1st XI and 70+...

Women’s 1st XI return to action with a trip to Shrewsbury School to face newly promoted Shropshire in 50 over action Match Preview Following a two-week break in first team action the Women’s 1st XI will head to Shrewsbury School to take on newly promoted Shropshire. The side will be looking to return to winning ways following...

Berkshire Cricket is delighted to congratulate Mia Rogers and Francesca Sweet following their wildcard picks for this year’s edition of The Hundred. Before progressing into the professional game both Mia & Cesca spent time with the Berkshire Women’s Talent Pathway. Mia now playing her cricket in the north-east with Durham will represent Manchester Super Giants....

  Following in the footsteps of Table Cricket, Lords Taverners held its first regional soft-ball cricket competition at the beautiful Berkhamsted Cricket Club on Wednesday 17th June. Designed to mirror the Table Cricket pathway of county, regional and then national finals, schools from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cricket East and Hertfordshire competed for the chance to represent...

Last Chance to Become an ECB Foundation Coach in 2026 Are you ready to take your first step into cricket coaching? The final ECB Foundation Coach course in Berkshire for 2026 is now open for registration, offering aspiring coaches the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to lead cricket sessions independently. Coaching...

🔥 TOP OF THE TABLE T20 SHOWDOWN THIS SUNDAY 🔥 The National Counties T20 competition heads to Wokingham this Sunday as Berkshire take on Buckinghamshire in a crucial double-header, with the first ball bowled at 11:00am. The two sides meet in what promises to be a decisive clash at the top of the group, with...

Final Free Grounds Workshop This Summer Berkshire Cricket is calling on grounds staff, volunteers and club officials to take advantage of its final free Grounds Workshop of the summer, taking place at Wellington College on Wednesday 29 July. With clubs already looking ahead to next season, this practical, hands-on session will provide valuable guidance on...

Berkshire produced two outstanding performances against a Wales National Counties side featuring six contracted Glamorgan professionals, completing an impressive T20 double at the picturesque setting of Panteg Cricket Club. Against an opposition boasting first-class experience, Berkshire demonstrated their quality with both bat and ball, combining disciplined bowling, sharp fielding and aggressive batting to secure two...

Wales  v Berkshire – NCCA Dojo T20 Group 3 Fresh from booking their place in the National Counties Cup semi-finals with an impressive 124-run quarter-final victory over previously unbeaten Buckinghamshire – CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT – Berkshire turn their attention back to T20 cricket this weekend as they travel to Panteg Cricket...

Berkshire Women’s Softball World Cup Festival 2026 Celebrates International Cricket and Community Spirit The Berkshire Women’s Softball World Cup Festival 2026 proved to be a resounding success, bringing together players, volunteers, supporters and local communities for a memorable celebration of women’s cricket. Held just days before the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup...

Berkshire Seniors Update Weather once again played a significant part in Berkshire Seniors’ programme this week, with three fixtures lost to rain and one abandoned. However, there was still plenty of action for those sides fortunate enough to take the field, highlighted by an impressive victory for the Berkshire 50+ 2nd XI against Wiltshire. The...