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Crewe Vagrants CC 1st and 2nd teams notch impressive wins

Crewe Vagrants CC 1st and 2nd teams notch impressive wins

Crewe Vagrants CC men’s teams notched impressive wins once again, despite playing in the stifling heat.

The 1sts, away at Norton-in-Hales, lost the toss and were put into bat.

June 28, 2025
Nantwich CC 1sts continue winning run with victory over Lindow

Nantwich CC 1sts continue winning run with victory over Lindow

Nantwich Cricket Club first team’s winning momentum continued as a six-wicket haul for Jason Foulkes and a brilliant knock from Luke Robinson gave them a hard-fought win over Lindow CC at Whitehouse Lane.

Having won the toss and elected to field, Ray Doyle’s decision was vindicated when Foulkes (6-40) ran through the top order, reducing the visitors to 38-4.

June 27, 2025
Nantwich CC reach last 16 of National Club Championships

Nantwich CC reach last 16 of National Club Championships

Nantwich CC moved a step closer to a third visit to Lord’s by booking a place in the last 16 of the ECB National Club Championship.

The Dabbers have twice reached the final of the premier knockout competition and are three steps away from another trip to the Home of Cricket after a hugely impressive win at Didsbury.

June 20, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts and 2nds continue impressive seasons

Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts and 2nds continue impressive seasons

Crewe Vagrants CC 1st team made it eight wins from eight matches with victory away at Wedgewood.

Opening bowlers Ollie Jarvis, with his usual tightness, coupled with captain Cal Bacon’s superb 4 for 39 gave Crewe the required early breakthrough.

June 19, 2025
Ashes cricket legend Ashley Giles to speak at Crewe Vagrants

Ashes cricket legend Ashley Giles to speak at Crewe Vagrants

Ashes cricket legend Ashley Giles MBE will be the headline speaker at Crewe Vagrants CC’s Sportsman’s Dinner, the club has announced.

The former England cricketer and 2005 Ashes hero will headline the event on Saturday September 6, kicking off at 7.30pm.

June 13, 2025
Nantwich CC notch welcome league win over Oxton

Nantwich CC notch welcome league win over Oxton

A brilliant knock by Luke Robinson and a five-wicket haul from Jason Foulkes gave Nantwich CC 1sts a welcome win in the Cheshire County Cricket League at Oxton.

The home side won the toss and elected to bat and looked to be heading for a decent total when they passed 100 for the loss of only two wickets.

June 6, 2025
Crewe CC notch league wins for men’s teams and ladies softball

Crewe CC notch league wins for men’s teams and ladies softball

Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts earned a fine win on the road at Sandyford in North Staffs and South Cheshire League as Rory Kalnins (35) hit 24 off the first over.

Ben Jarvis (10) and the usually aggressive Lew Bacon (22) added a 51 partnership.

June 2, 2025
Ray Doyle

Nantwich CC 1sts reach last 32 of National Club Champs

A brilliant opening stand of 137 was the foundation of a Nantwich CC success that took the first team into the last 32 of the ECB National Club Championship.

Ray Doyle’s team will now take on Cheshire County Cricket League rivals Didsbury for a place in the last 16 after beating Wolverhampton CC by six wickets at Whitehouse Lane.

May 28, 2025
Crewe CC ladies and men’s teams earn fine victories

Crewe CC ladies and men’s teams earn fine victories

Crewe CC Ladies notched two wins as both men’s teams also gained victories in the North Staffs and South Cheshire League.

The Ladies said first beat Over Peover after winning the toss and electing to field.

May 26, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts notch league and cup victory double

Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts notch league and cup victory double

Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts notched up a league and cup victory double at the weekend.

The Willaston-based side beat Meakins in the North Staffs & South Cheshire League by 37 runs on Saturday.

May 21, 2025
Nantwich CC 1sts move into gear with double victory

Nantwich CC 1sts move into gear with double victory

Openers Ben Wright and Ali Chughtai enjoyed a fine weekend as Nantwich Cricket Club’s 1st team got their season into gear with a league and cup double.

At Neston in the Cheshire County Cricket League, Wright (37) and Chughtai (47) put on a century as the Dabbers chased a target of 274 from their 50 overs.

May 17, 2025
Nantwich CC league struggles continue with loss to Didsbury

Nantwich CC league struggles continue with loss to Didsbury

Nantwich Cricket Club’s disappointing start to the Cheshire County Cricket League season continued last weekend despite a brilliant debut century from Rob Jones.

Jones hit three sixes in a faultless 125-ball 116 but his efforts were not enough for the Dabbers to avoid a third successive Premier League defeat.

May 9, 2025
Crewe CC 1sts start campaign with victory over Congleton

Crewe CC 1sts start campaign with victory over Congleton

Crewe CC 1sts got their 2025 campaign off to a winning start against Congleton at the Vagrants in Willaston.

At home and having lost the toss, Crewe were put into bat.

May 3, 2025