Cricket

Jimmy Warrington takes 700th wicket as Nantwich beat Grappenhall

Jimmy Warrington takes 700th wicket as Nantwich beat Grappenhall

Jimmy Warrington reached a remarkable career milestone as Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team got back to winning ways.

The evergreen quick bowler took his 700th Cheshire County Premier League wicket in the victory over Grappenhall at Whitehouse Lane.

September 12, 2023
Nantwich CC beaten in Cheshire Cup semi-final by Hyde

Nantwich CC beaten in Cheshire Cup semi-final by Hyde

Nantwich Cricket Club first team’s hopes of silverware ended for the season when they were beaten in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Cup on Sunday.

Put into bat by Hyde at Whitehouse Lane, the Dabbers never got any sort of momentum and were bowled out for only 96 in 26 overs.

September 4, 2023
Phil Stockton for Nantwich CC v Chester

Nantwich CC firsts return to winning ways in league and cup

Nantwich CC’s first team enjoyed a welcome return to form climbing up the Cheshire County Premier League and earning a place in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Cup.

Phi Stockton was the star with the ball on Saturday, claiming four wickets after skipper Ray Doyle put Toft into bat at Whitehouse Lane.

August 28, 2023
Spencer’s seven-wicket haul not enough as Nantwich CC lose again

Spencer’s seven-wicket haul not enough as Nantwich CC lose again

Mitchell Spencer took a magnificent seven wickets at Alderley Edge but that was still not enough to prevent Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team sliding to a fourth consecutive league defeat.

Spencer claimed figures of 7-75 after the home side were put into bat by Dabbers skipper Ray Doyle and compiled a total of 259-8 from 55 overs.

August 21, 2023
Phil Stockton for Nantwich CC v Chester

Nantwich CC suffer surprise defeat at bottom club Brooklands

Nantwich Cricket Club suffered a disappointing weekend as the first team slumped to a surprise defeat to lowly Brooklands.

The bottom-of-the-table visitors won the toss and elected to bat at Whitehouse Lane but their decision seemed to have backfired as Phil Stockton (4-29) and Scott Wardley (3-43) reduced them to 64-7.

August 15, 2023
Double defeat delivers blow to Nantwich CC

Double defeat delivers blow to Nantwich CC

Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team suffered a double disappointment at the weekend as their league chances faded and their hopes of a return to Lord’s were ended.

On Saturday, Jason Foulkes took 3-23 and Phil Stockton, Mitchell Spencer and Ray Doyle claimed two wickets apiece as hosts Neston were dismissed for only 98 in the ECB Premier League match.

July 31, 2023
Nantwich CC to host Cheshire v Yorkshire clash

Nantwich CC to host Cheshire v Yorkshire clash

First class cricket comes to Nantwich on Sunday when Cheshire host Yorkshire in a special ‘showcase’ match.

The 50-over-a-side game is part of an England and Wales Cricket Board initiative that sees each of the 18 County Championship sides take on National County opposition.

July 25, 2023
Nantwich CC 1sts slump to defeat at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich CC 1sts slump to defeat at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team managed to dodge the showers at Chester Boughton Hall …but could not dodge defeat.

After putting the visitors into bat, Chester took wickets at crucial times, restricting the Dabbers to 216 all out from 55 overs.

July 18, 2023
Nantwich CC 1st team clinch National Club quarter-final place

Nantwich CC 1st team clinch National Club quarter-final place

Nantwich Cricket Club kept their hopes of a third visit to Lord’s alive with a thrilling victory over Kimberley Institute.

The four-wicket win at Whitehouse Lane earned the Dabbers a quarter-final spot in the ECB National Club Championship.

July 10, 2023
Nantwich CC’s winning run ends at top of the table Didsbury

Nantwich CC’s winning run ends at top of the table Didsbury

Nantwich Cricket Club’s charge up the Cheshire County Premier League came to an abrupt halt when they were emphatically beaten by top-of-the-table Didbsury.

Ray Doyle’s first team looked to be in with a good chance of chasing down 270 when they were 155-4 and Luke Robinson was at the crease.

July 4, 2023
Spencer Byatt

Nantwich CC remain on course for another Lord’s club final

Nantwich Cricket Club kept their hopes of another visit to Lord’s alive with a remarkable win at Porthill Park.

The Dabbers reached the final of the ECB National Club Championship in 2019 and 2022.

June 26, 2023
Nantwich CC climb up Premier League with win over Widnes

Nantwich CC climb up Premier League with win over Widnes

Nantwich Cricket Club continued their climb up Cheshire County Premier League table with a convincing win over Widnes.

Mitchell Spencer was the star with the ball, taking 5-53 after skipper Ray Doyle won the toss at Whitehouse Lane and asked the visitors to bat.

June 19, 2023
Phil Stockton for Nantwich CC v Chester

Double victory success for Nantwich CC first team

Phil Stockton and Jason Foulkes continued their fine early season form as Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team enjoyed another weekend of double success.

The opening bowlers claimed five wickets apiece after Toft CC opted to bat in the Cheshire County Premier League game on Saturday.

June 13, 2023