Speldhurst Cricket Club

The ambitions for the month were focused on getting teams out on the pitch as much as winning matches. In that sense, thanks to the heroic efforts of those charged with finding 22-ish players each weekend and those regulars who have put their hands up most weeks, we have succeeded. Wins have proved elusive despite … More Chairman’s Ramblings – August 2024

3rd August v Bidborough What a game of cricket… a last over thriller, all 3 results possible and a true team performance. And for once, I’m not talking about any of the Hundred games, but a 1st XI Speldhurst game, finally. Having pleaded, begged and (in some cases) blackmailed players, we took on Bidborough with … More 1st XI match reports – August 2024

3rd August v Pembury The 2nd XI were away to Pembury this week and travelled with high hopes of a good game and the promise of (novel) tea. We arrived in good time which meant we had an age to take a look at the wicket. It was fairly difficult to make out the playing … More 2nd XI match report – August 2024

It would be fair to say that July won’t be recorded in the Club archives with much fondness. Possibly the worst availability crunch we have endured for many years led to the concession of a number of fixtures including one for the 1st XI which is extremely disappointing. I must thank the captains and Ben … More Chairman’s Ramblings – July 2024

20th July v Outwood “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency” (Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson)… in that sense, this might well be the most successful Speldhurst season ever. In a slightly different, potentially more realistic sense, this match sadly was a microcosm of the season. Playing a good team, not scoring any meaningful runs … More 1st XI match reports – July 2024