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...

Berkshire Cricket’s Michelle Jeyarajah Recognised Among ECB’s ‘The 53’ Berkshire Cricket is delighted to celebrate the recognition of our Women and Girls Development Officer, Michelle Jeyarajah, as one of the ECB’s “The 53” – a campaign honouring women who are shaping the future of cricket across England and Wales. Launched ahead of the ICC Women’s...

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,...

Berkshire Cricket Pathway – May 2026 Performance Highlights The Berkshire Girls U14 squad have had an excellent start to their ECB U14 County Cup campaign, progressing to Round 3 following a dominant 107-run victory over Oxfordshire in Round 2. The team will now face Buckinghamshire in Round 3. A standout individual achievement came from Livia...

Berkshire Storm into Cup Semi-Finals with Emphatic Victory at Unbeaten Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire CCC v Berkshire – National Counties Cup Quarter-Final, High Wycombe Berkshire produced one of their finest performances of the season to book their place in the National Counties Cup semi-finals with a commanding 124-run victory over previously unbeaten Buckinghamshire at High Wycombe. After...

Berkshire Seniors Weekly Round-Up It was a frustrating week for Berkshire Seniors, with the weather having a significant impact on the fixture programme. Of the four scheduled matches, two were lost to rain, one fixture was conceded, and only the 60+ 1st XI took to the field. The 60+ 1st XI travelled to Surrey for...

MATCH PREVIEW  Buckinghamshire vs Berkshire – National Counties Trophy Quarter-Final The knockout stages are here as Berkshire make the short trip to High Wycombe Cricket Club on Sunday for a mouth-watering National Counties Trophy quarter-final clash against local rivals Buckinghamshire. After navigating a challenging group stage to secure a place in the last eight, Berkshire...

  Berkshire Cricket Marks 10-Day Countdown to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Berkshire Cricket continued its countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 this evening by hosting a successful Chance to Shine Street Takeover at the S&E Girls Street Project in Slough, marking 10 days to go until the start of the...

Women’s 1st XI come out 2nd best in high scoring affair at Datchet CC The Women’s 1st XI slipped to defeat against Devon in our opening fixture of the defence of our Metro Bank One Day Cup – League 3 title. Having secured top spot in the T20 competition, finishing above our opposition Devon on bonus points, the...

  Participants from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Valley End Super 1’s gathered on Sunday 31st May to compete in the annual Berkshire Disability Festival at Holyport Cricket Club. Into its 4th year, the day continues to grow from strength to strength with more participants taking part each year. This year, over 60 players competed in 15...

Berkshire Cricket Launches Additional Summer Holiday Sessions Across the County Berkshire Cricket is delighted to announce that new dates have now been added to its popular free All Stars and Dynamos summer introduction programmes, giving even more children the opportunity to experience cricket during the school holidays. Following strong interest in the programmes, families can...

Berkshire Cricket Launches 2026 Cricket Collective Awards Berkshire Cricket is delighted to officially launch the 2026 Cricket Collective Awards, celebrating the volunteers, coaches, clubs and community champions who make cricket happen across the county. The Cricket Collective Awards are the ECB’s annual recognition programme dedicated to honouring the outstanding individuals and organisations who go above...

Slough County Crowned Champions at Berkshire Cricket’s Tape ball Challenge A brilliant Bank Holiday Monday at Lascelles Park saw Slough County lift the Tape ball Challenge trophy, a standout performance from Reading Street’s Slar Hashmi earn the Player of the Day award, and almost 80 people come together for a celebration of community cricket in...

Berkshire Seniors Weekly Report It was another busy and competitive week for Berkshire Seniors sides, featuring two excellent victories in the 50+ County Championship, a tough National Division 1 encounter for the 70+ 1st XI, and a heat-related cancellation for the 60+ 2nd XI. 60+ 2nd XI Match Cancelled Due to Heat Berkshire’s National 60+...

Women’s 1st XI Win T20 Group after resounding wins over Oxfordshire Sunday’s double success against Oxfordshire saw the Women’s 1st XI secure top spot in the Tier 3 – Division 1 South group and qualify for finals day. In what unsurprisingly proved to be a very competitive group, going into the final day of the season, all...

Berkshire Cricket Launches Search for New Chair Berkshire Cricket is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking individual to become the next Chair of the organisation, helping to lead recreational and representative cricket across the county into its next phase of growth and success. As a charitable incorporated organisation, Berkshire Cricket is committed to enabling more people...

Berkshire Cricket Launches Metro Bank ECB Core Coach Course for 2026 Berkshire Cricket is delighted to announce the return of the Metro Bank ECB Core Coach programme for 2026, providing aspiring coaches with the opportunity to gain an ECB coaching qualification while helping to grow and inspire the girls’ game across the county. Delivered in...

ECB Umpiring Course Comes to Purley on Thames Cricket Club Aspiring cricket umpires across Berkshire are invited to take the first step into officiating this summer as an ECB Umpiring Course comes to Purley on Thames Cricket Club. Delivered over two evening sessions, the course provides an excellent introduction to cricket umpiring and is ideal...

Berkshire completed an entertaining T20 double-header against Oxfordshire at Wargrave, sharing the honours across two contrasting contests in front of a strong home crowd. The opening game produced a high-scoring thriller that narrowly went Oxfordshire’s way, before Berkshire responded emphatically in the second match with a dominant all-round display to secure a comprehensive victory. Match...

Berkshire start their NCCA T20 campaign on Sunday with a double-header against Oxfordshire at the picturesque Wargrave Cricket Club, as the county look to build momentum in this season’s competition. The fixtures form part of Berkshire’s 2026 National Counties T20 programme, with Wargrave once again hosting one of the county’s white-ball days. Wargrave has become...

Match Preview The Women’s 1st XI will play host to local rivals Oxfordshire this Sunday in the final round of the Tier 3, T20 competition. On the adjacent pitch, our U14s will also take on Oxfordshire in the 1st round of the 40 over knockout cup. Sunday also marks 20 days to go in our countdown to...

Apple Print & Creative Announced as Official Sponsor of the Berkshire Cricket Junior Pathway Berkshire Cricket is delighted to announce Apple Print & Creative (AP&C) as the new Official Front-of-Shirt Sponsor of the Berkshire Cricket Junior Pathway programme for the next three years. The partnership will see AP&C branding featured across Berkshire Cricket Pathway playing...