About Bridgend Town Cricket Club
Formed circa 1840, the club is one of the oldest in Wales. We are based at Newbridge Fields in Bridgend, South Wales and run several sides of varying age groups and abilities including 4 on a Saturday as well as ladies and junior sides.
The 1st XI play in the South Wales Cricket League Division One and will be looking to regain their Premiership status in the 2009 season. The club's 2nd XI play in the 2nd XI Premier Division after claiming the 2nd XI Division 1 league title in 2007, whilst the 3rd and 4th XI's play in the Welsh Club Cricket Conference. The club has a strong junior section with under 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 19 teams which are run by qualified coaches.
We are a friendly club and always keen to welcome new players of all ages and abilities. Come along to our net sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm at Newbridge Fields.
Latest News
After 2009 being the most successful
year in the clubs history, Bridgend Town are further looking to improve
by announcing former Glamorgan fast bowler Andrew Davies as their captain.
Davies, who enjoyed a 12 year
professional career with the Welsh outfit, will work alongside current
club coach Michael Jones.
2009 saw the three of the clubs
four senior teams win promotion, as well as being granted full England
and Wales cricket Board (ECB) accreditation. Thus recognising the club
to be in a very strong position both on and off the field, and right
through the senior and junior teams to the ladies section.
The 1st XI were the only team to play on Saturday due to the weather, but they made the most of their lucky break, beating Rogerstone by 54 runs. A win that guarantees them a top two finish.
Despite some rough going early on, with Town struggling at 67-5, Jamie Russell (67) and Rhys Clayton created a new first eleven record for the seventh wicket putting on 99, which got Town to a match winning 218.
All the Town bowlers were in great form, but pick of the attack was player/coach Mike Jones who took 4-39. Match Report