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Nantwich cricket star Jonny Kettle hits century in Minor Counties final

Nantwich cricket star Jonny Kettle hits century in Minor Counties final

A Nantwich cricketer is celebrating after smashing a century for Cheshire in the Minor Counties Championship Final. Jonny Kettle, the regular opener for Nantwich CC at Whitehouse Lane, helped Cheshire take command against Cambridgeshire.

September 11, 2013
Defending champions Nantwich CC suffer home defeat to Bowdon

Defending champions Nantwich CC suffer home defeat to Bowdon

Nantwich CC 1sts stumbled to another defeat as they were beaten by 112 runs by Bowdon at Whitehouse Lane. The loss means defending champions Nantwich have failed to win in their last five league outings.

September 1, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds teams both came a cropper against Neston in the latest Cheshire County league matches. The 1sts lost by two wickets in a tight match at Whitehouse Lane against a 2nd placed team chasing the title.

August 26, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds games abandoned by rain

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds games abandoned by rain

Nantwich CC’s 1st and 2nd team clashes with Hyde were both affected by the rain. The 1st team, looking to claw their way up the County Premier League, travelled to 5th-placed Hyde.

August 18, 2013
Nantwich CC stumble to 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge

Nantwich CC stumble to 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge

Nantwich CC’s faint hopes of retaining their Cheshire County Premier title suffered a blow with a 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge. The visitors smashed their way to 299-5 off 55 overs, as the Nantwich attack suffered at Whitehouse Lane.

August 11, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts secure amazing 1-wicket win over Grappenhall

Nantwich CC 1sts secure amazing 1-wicket win over Grappenhall

Nantwich CC 1sts notched an incredible 1-wicket victory in a controversial clash with Grappenhall at Whitehouse Lane. A last-wicket unbeaten stand of 61 by Oliver Griffiths and Jack Goode guided the hosts to victory with just two balls to spare.

July 28, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts stumble to seven-wicket loss

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts stumble to seven-wicket loss

Nantwich CC 1sts  stumbled to a seven-wicket defeat away at Cheshire Boughton Hall. Nantwich were up against it from the start when they lost both their openers Jonny Kettle and Ray Doyle for just three runs.

July 21, 2013
Nantwich CC Under 15s beat Neston to win Cheshire Cup

Nantwich CC Under 15s beat Neston to win Cheshire Cup

Nantwich Cricket Club are celebrating another trophy – this time won by their talented Under 15s team. The youngsters beat Neston to win the final of the of the ECB-sponsored Cheshire Under 15s Cup at Grappenhall.

July 9, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts march to eight-wicket victory at Macclesfield

Nantwich CC 1sts march to eight-wicket victory at Macclesfield

Nantwich CC 1sts returned to winning ways with an eight-wicket victory at Macclesfield in scorching heat. The hosts were bowled out for 149 in 51.3 overs, as bowlers Jimmy Warrington and Oliver Griffiths ripped through their order.

July 7, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts slump to six-wicket loss away at Toft

Nantwich CC 1sts slump to six-wicket loss away at Toft

Nantwich CC 1sts’ slump in form continued as they were beaten by six wickets away at Toft. Nantwich were put into bat but were skittled out for just 161 runs off 52.5 overs.

June 30, 2013
Nantwich CC slump to 160-run home defeat against Marple

Nantwich CC slump to 160-run home defeat against Marple

Nantwich CC 1sts suffered a home drubbing at the hands of Marple, slumping to a 160-run defeat. The hosts, chasing 245, which skittled out for just 85 runs as they failed to deal with a potent away attack.

June 23, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts ease to four-wicket win at Bowdon

Nantwich CC 1sts ease to four-wicket win at Bowdon

Nantwich CC 1sts returned to winning ways with a deserved four-wicket victory away at Bowdon. The hosts won the toss and decided to bat, but it was a decision they would later regret.

June 16, 2013
Nantwich Cricket Club sign two-year sponsorship with Blue Bell BMW

Nantwich Cricket Club sign two-year sponsorship with Blue Bell BMW

Nantwich Cricket Club have signed a new two-year sponsorship deal with a South Cheshire car dealer. The Whitehouse Lane club’s backers are Crewe-based Blue Bell BMW.

June 6, 2013