Adelaide University Cricket Club

🖤🤍 Congratulations Tom Brown 🤍🖤

A huge congratulations to Tom Brown on being awarded a rookie contract with the South Australian Cricket Team.

Tom joined the Blacks in 2022 and has been an outstanding clubman ever since. After two seasons representing the SACA U19s, he returned last year and led from the front with both bat and ball.

As captain, Tom played a pivotal role in leading the Blacks to promotion into Division 1, capping off a fantastic season for both himself and the club.

🖤🤍 Welcome Back Jake Weatherald 🤍🖤

We’re excited to welcome back Jake Weatherald to Adelaide University Cricket Club following his return to South Australia and the SA squad.

Jake has played 50 matches for Adelaide Uni since making his debut in 2015, averaging an outstanding 56.29 with a top score of 206 against Glenelg.

Currently over in England playing county cricket for Leicestershire Foxes, Jake has also recently earned a Cricket Australia contract after featuring in the recent Ashes series.

We’re looking forward to welcoming Jake back to the club soon!

B3 Premiers!

Led by Theo Baker, the boys backed up their minor premiership with an outstanding grand final win. Sent into bat on a bowler-friendly wicket, the boys fought hard, with a solid partnership between Henry Rice (22) and Theo Baker (43) before tea, setting a platform for Raph Baker (21) and Sam Holmes (34) to accelerate the scoring, taking the total to 156.

In response, Woodville South started well at 4-109, but the boys lifted their intensity with elite fielding and disciplined spin bowling. Mike Riley (5-35) and Sam Holmes (4-27) dominated with the ball, and Brock Niemann claimed the final wicket, supported by a screamer at gully from Captain Theo Baker, bowling Woodville South out for 125 to secure a 31-run victory and the premiership!

4th Grade Premiers!

Led by Chris Smith, the boys backed up their minor premiership with a thrilling grand final win against Sturt by 1 wicket. After bowling Sturt out for 123, wickets came from Chris Smith (3/32), Hugo Matthias (3/29), Harry Moule-Hooworth (2/11), and Nathan Gore (2/18).

Chasing a tricky total, the boys found themselves at 8-63, but Nathan Gore stamped his authority on the game with 32 off 36 balls including 4 fours*, hitting the winning runs. He was ably supported by Hayden Lane (16 off 24) and *Chris Smith (7)**, completing a remarkable team effort to secure the 1 wicket premiership victory!

🖤🤍 Grand Final Team Lists 🤍🖤

4th Grade – Taking on Sturt in a one-day Grand Final at Park 12, led by Chris Smith. The boys have had a dominant season and will be looking to finish it off in style — best of luck!

B3s – Set for a two-day Grand Final against Woodville South, played across Saturday and Sunday at Park 10, led by Theo Baker. A fantastic season to date, and a big opportunity to bring it home — good luck lads!

1st Grade Grand Final Team Selection

After securing promotion last week, the boys head into this weekend’s Grand Final against Glenelg unchanged.

A massive opportunity to cap off an outstanding season. The boys would love your support down at the Bay across the weekend — good luck lads!

🖤🤍 Promotion Secured 🤍🖤

After a huge semi-final win over Northern Districts on the weekend, our 1st Grade side has secured promotion to Division 1 for next season!

The boys now turn their attention to this weekend, where they’ll take on Glenelg in the Grand Final — a massive opportunity to cap off an outstanding season.

🖤🤍 Finals Weekend Wrap Up 🤍🖤

1st Grade – A huge semi-final win away at Northern Districts sees the boys earn promotion to Division 1 and book a spot in this weekend’s Grand Final against Glenelg.

3rd Grade – Unfortunately a loss to Tea Tree Gully brings the 3s’ season to an end after a strong year finishing on top.

4th Grade – A dominant win over Adelaide sends the boys into a home Grand Final against Sturt.

B3s – An emphatic victory over Para Hills sees the B3s through to a home Grand Final against Woodville South.

🖤🤍 Finals Team Lists 🤍🖤

1st Grade – In a huge battle for promotion, the boys go in unchanged, led by skipper Tom Brown.

3rd Grade – After finishing top, Will McGowan leads the side into a home semi-final against Tea Tree Gully.

4th Grade – Also finishing top, Chris Smith rallies his troops for a big one-day semi-final against Adelaide.

B3s – Another top-placed side, with Theo Baker leading the group as they take on Para Hills at home.

2025/26 Finalists

1st Grade – The boys head away to take on Northern Districts in the semi-final in a huge battle for promotion.

3rd Grade – Finishing top of the table, the 3s host Tea Tree Gully in their semi-final at home.

4th Grade – Also finishing top, the 4s take on Adelaide at home.

B3s – Another side finishing top, with the B3s hosting Para Hills in their semi-final.

🖤🤍 Weekend Wrap Up 🤍🖤

1st Grade – A big win over the SACA Under 19s to finish the season, sending the boys into a semi-final clash against Northern Districts.

2nd Grade – Two wins in a row to close out the season, finishing strongly with a victory over Sturt.

3rd Grade – A tough loss, but the boys retain top spot heading into finals.

4th Grade – Another tight loss, though the team still enters finals in first place.