625 runs for 17 wickets in just 74 overs

Bidborough v Outwood, Sat 31st August

625 runs for 17 wickets in just 74 overs……a quite incredible game of cricket! When Balders won another toss and decided to bat a score of 270 was being bandied about……that would prove to be woefully off the mark!

The first 20 overs were simply as expected…..6 ish runs per over with the loss of Sambo for 16 who dragged a wide one on from Hookway. Jack Redden made a stylish 29 before playing over an Alexander Yorker and after Jack Mauduit came and (more…)

SCC all out for 220 and an excellent win for Bidborough

Match Report 17-08-13: BCC v SCC

With a forecast set for wet and windy weather no-one thought that a 40 over game would ever be possible. Fortunately like Michael Foot in 1987 the weather man was very wrong!! Apart from a brief shower the weather stayed fair and the top of the table clash was played out to completion. (more…)

Obituary – Norman Waller

Norman Waller

Sadly we report the passing on Sunday of vice-president, Norman Waller. Involved for the best part of 30 years with Bidborough Cricket Club, Norman was hugely popular. He led the 1993 Centenary Celebrations with great skill and enthusiasm. We will greatly miss his cheerful and positive outlook and are grateful for the cricketing dynasty he has bequethed the club.

Robin Foster, Club Treasurer

Larkins Greensand Cricket League Final

Bidborough face Bells Yew Green in the FINAL of the Larkins Greensand Cricket League on Tuesday, 16th July at Stonewall Park. All are welcome to come along to support the team and the village PLUS enjoy the FREE Larkins Beer. Be there from 6pm. A great evening out for the family, so pack a picnic and come and enjoy!

Who needs the three amigos?

1st XI match report. Sat, 29th June vs Outwood, away.

On a bright and sunny day at the picturesque Outwood the Borough arrived without their top three batsmen, who were probably asleep under a table somewhere in Bristol on Sambos stag do. Did we miss then?? Did we heck!! (more…)