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 Premier Division following promotion in 2007. The 2nd XI play in the equivalent 2nd XI league after claiming the 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 their first win of the season over rivals Tondu last Saturday, the 1st XI travel to Pentyrch this week and field another unchanged team.
The 2nd XI will be looking to make it three wins out three at home to Pentyrch seconds.
Unfortunately for the 3rd XI, there will be no game ths Saturday as scheduled opponents St Peters have dropped out of the league.
Team selections as follows:
1st XI v Pentyrch (Away) 2nd XI v Pentyrch (Home)
Meet at Motherways, 11.15pm Meet at ground, 11.45am
Stuart Morris * Spencer Collier *
Grant Humphries Ian Keen
Michael O'Shea Peter Stanton
Alistair Dalton Chris Bushell
Max Brown Jamie Russell
St John Towell Huw Miles +
Les Cutter Rhys Clayton
Adam Weaver Devlin Smith
Richard Morgan + Tony Green
Darren Lingley Rhodri Hopes
Dominic Mabbs Colin Kelly
Scorer: Liz Woolley Scorer: Margaret Kelly
After a disappointing
start last week at Sudbrook, Bridgend welcomed local rivals Tondu C.C. to
Newbridge Fields.
Bridgend captain Stuey Morris won a vital toss and decided to bowl first. It proved a wise decision as the Town bowlers made the most of the pitch, sything through the Tondu batting line up to leave them with a total of 122. Spinners Mike O'Shea (3-16) and Darren Lingley (2-12) having the pick of the figures.
O'Shea once again proved his class with the bat, top scoring for Bridgend with a fine 47 and despite a little wobble in the Town middle order, skipper Stuey Morris (28 *) and keeper Dickie Morgan (24*) saw them home to a four wicket victory and the first win of the season.
Match Report