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
A superb unbeaten century for Brendon Joubert - his first for the club, in only his fourth match, ensured that the third XI beat promotion rivals Barry Wanderers by 7 wickets and moved passed them to the top of the table.
After dismissing the visitors for 171 thanks to 3 wickets apiece for Liam Weller, Peter Clay and Tom Pearce, Town reached the total with 10 overs to spare, with Joubert finishing the match in style with a six and carried his bat undefeated on 107. Match Report
It was also a good day for the first XI, who in front of a bumper croud at Newbridge Fields beat 3rd placed Malpas by 4 wickets to maintain their unbeaten run at the halfway stage of the season.
The visitors batted first and were restricted to 196-9 thanks to Dominic Mabbs who took 4-30. Town's reply was built around a partnership of 95 between Grant Humphries (56) and Mike Jones (71). A few wickets towards the end set the nerves going, but Town remained strong to finish with a 4 wicket win. Match Report
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