Northumberland Cricket

20/08/2026

A brilliant 97 from Olivia Miller was the standout performance as Northumberland Women took on Cricket East last weekend at Southill Park in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Liv fell agonisingly short of a century, with her innings helping Northumberland set a competitive total. Despite a determined effort in the field, Cricket East chased it down to take victory by six wickets.

The game marked our final away fixture of the season, with just one match now remaining – and we’re back on home soil to finish the campaign.

📅 Sunday 30 August
🆚 Cumbria
📍 South Northumberland Cricket Club

The result leaves Northumberland fourth in the table, and we’d love to see plenty of support at South North as the women look to finish their season on a high

19/08/2026

CHAMPIONSHIP ENDS WITH A DRAW 🏏

Northumberland Men finished their NCCA Championship campaign with a hard-fought draw against Staffordshire at South Northumberland.

Northumberland pushed hard for victory on the final day, reducing Staffordshire to 162-8 in pursuit of 346, but the visitors dug in to secure the draw.

Highlights:
🏏 Harry Crawshaw – 93
🏏 Jonny Bushnell – 68
🔥 Matty Oswell – 5-62
🔥 Oli McGee – 3-58
🔥 Joe Stuart – 3-78

The game also saw George Stephens make his Northumberland debut, while Harry Crawshaw and Ross Whitfield were presented with their county caps.

The result leaves Northumberland second in Eastern Division One after completing their Championship fixtures, with Division One cricket secured again for 2027 following a strong first season back in the top flight.

Well done, lads! 👏

Huge thank you to Steve Graham for the photos 📸

16/08/2026

COUNTY PLAYER ASSESSMENTS – AVAILABILITY UPDATE 🏏

Thank you for the brilliant response to our recent wave of County Player Pathway assessments.

A number of sessions are now fully booked, but there are still places available across selected U13–U18 sessions, along with some availability in our U12 Early Engagement sessions.

Please swipe for the latest availability - correct as of 16 August.

Our assessments are open to eligible players who live, attend school or college, or play club cricket in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside.

Assessments are best suited to experienced young cricketers who are ready to challenge themselves in a performance environment and work towards representative county cricket.

Find out more and book here:
U13–U18: https://ncb.play-cricket.com/web_pages/county_player_assessments
U12 Early Engagement: https://ncb.play-cricket.com/web_pages/u12_assessments

14/08/2026

Both of our senior sides are in action from Sunday, with the Women on the road and the Men back on home soil.

Northumberland Women v Cricket East
📅 Sunday 16 August
📍 Southill Park Cricket Ground
⏰ 10.30am
🏆 Metro Bank One Day Cup

Northumberland head into the fixture sitting third in the table.

Northumberland Men v Staffordshire
📅 Sunday 16 – Tuesday 18 August
📍 South Northumberland Cricket Club
⏰ 11am each day
🏆 NCCA Championship

The Men go into the game second in the table, with George Stephens making his Northumberland debut.

Entry at South Northumberland CC is FREE across all three days, so come along and get behind the team!

Good luck to both sides! 💪

13/08/2026

Don’t forget to nominate in the Cricket Collective Awards 2026!

Grassroots cricket thrives because of the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and passion to make the game possible.

From coaches and young leaders to officials, grounds teams, committee members and community champions, this is your opportunity to recognise someone who has made a real difference.

You can nominate someone in any of this year’s award categories using the digital nomination form. All nominations will be reviewed by Northumberland Cricket, with shortlisted entries submitted to the national panel for consideration.

Help us shine a light on the people who keep cricket thriving across Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside.

🔗 Nominate before 5pm on Thursday 27 August: tinyurl.com/CricketCollective26

12/08/2026

Just a timely reminder as we head into another couple of hot days.

Our coaches will be taking extra care to make sure all activity is delivered safely, so everyone can enjoy their cricket in the warmer weather.

If you have any concerns about a planned session, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Take care, stay hydrated and enjoy the sunshine safely☀️

Warm Weather and Cricket ☀️

Whilst the North East is not expected to see the highest temperatures forecast elsewhere in the UK, it is still going to be warm over the next few days.

Whether you’re playing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, watching from the boundary or transporting children to and from cricket, please take care in the heat.

Remember to stay hydrated, wear a hat where appropriate, apply sunscreen and seek shade when possible. Please also keep an eye on children and anyone else who may be affected by the warmer conditions.

Enjoy your cricket and take care!

06/08/2026

Nominations open for the Cricket Collective Awards 2026!

Grassroots cricket thrives because of the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and passion to make the game possible.

From coaches and young leaders to officials, grounds teams, committee members and community champions, this is your opportunity to recognise someone who has made a real difference.

You can nominate someone in any of this year’s award categories using the digital nomination form. All nominations will be reviewed by Northumberland Cricket, with shortlisted entries submitted to the national panel for consideration.

Help us shine a light on the people who keep cricket thriving across Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside.

🔗 Nominate now: tinyurl.com/CricketCollective26

05/08/2026

We’re recruiting Non-Executive Directors!

We’re looking for people who can bring fresh perspectives, strategic insight and constructive challenge to help shape the future of cricket across Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside.

Experience in business and project management, charitable fundraising, cricket partnerships or talent development would be particularly welcome — but these are not a fixed checklist. We’d like to hear from anyone who believes they could make a positive contribution to our work.

A cricket background is not essential.

Find out more through the link in our bio and apply by 5pm on Monday 24 August 2026.

05/08/2026

Northumberland take the draw at Cambridgeshire

Northumberland were forced to settle for a draw against Cambridgeshire after an entertaining three-day NCCA Championship encounter at Sawston.

The visitors laid the foundations with an impressive first innings of 420-8, led by a magnificent career-best 177 from John Oswell. Jonny Bushnell added 53 before Oli McGee’s unbeaten half-century took Northumberland beyond 400.

Northumberland remained in control as McGee claimed his 12th Championship five-wicket haul with figures of 5-98, while Calum Fletcher took 4-51 to help dismiss Cambridgeshire for 325.

In their second innings, Bushnell (77*), Harry Crawshaw (69) and Ross Whitfield (67) all produced valuable half-centuries to set the hosts an imposing target of 386. Despite pushing for victory, Cambridgeshire’s opening partnership held firm to secure the draw.

👏 Outstanding performances:
🏏 John Oswell – 177
🏏 Jonny Bushnell – 53 & 77*
🏏 Oli McGee – 50* & 5-98
🏏 Harry Crawshaw – 69
🏏 Ross Whitfield – 67
🎯 Calum Fletcher – 4-51

Photo by Steve Graham.

03/08/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓. 𝐀. 𝐖𝐈𝐍. 🙌

Northumberland Women held their nerve to secure a thrilling one-wicket victory away to Norfolk in the Metro Bank One Day Cup!

Ciara Boaden and Millie Gray both struck superb 62s, with Sarah Vince adding an important 56. Captain Jenny McDowell (2–46) and Anya Meears-White (2–48) led the way with the ball in a brilliant all-round team performance.

The victory moves Northumberland up to third in the division ahead of their next Metro Bank One Day Cup fixture on Sunday 16 August, when they take on Cricket East at Southill Park.