Clwb Criced Y Bala / Bala Cricket Club

🏏 PRE-MATCH REPORT | CLWB CRICED Y BALA 1ST XI vs GRESFORD CC 2ND XI 🏏

This weekend, we welcome Gresford Cricket Club 2nd XI to Castle Park for the return fixture after a 12–3 point victory away at Gresford last weekend.

It was a strong and hard-fought performance, but that result is now behind us. Gresford will come to Bala looking for a response, and we know we will need to be at our best from the very first ball.

With the season reaching a crucial stage, every game matters. The focus is simple: stay disciplined, play positive cricket and make home advantage count.

📅 Saturday 29th August 2026
📍 Castle Park, Bala
⏰ First ball: 12:00

Another huge game. Another big challenge. Let’s get behind the Team! ⚫️⚪️🏏

ONE CLUB. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE BALA.

🏏 MATCH REPORT | GRESFORD CC 2NDS vs CLWB CRICED Y BALA 1ST XI

Clwb Criced Y Bala produced a fantastic fightback to secure a 3-wicket victory away at Gresford, chasing down 161 in a thrilling finish.

After Gresford won the toss and elected to bat, Bala put in a strong bowling performance to bowl the home side out for 160 in 33.2 overs.

Bala bowling figures:
💥 Rubel Ahmed 3-44
🎯 Jack White 2-19
🏏 Caio Jones 2-25
🏏 Nathan Aldridge 2-32
🏏 Jason Jones 1-37

In reply, Bala’s chase became a real test of character. At 107-7, the game looked to be slipping away as Caio Jones joined Karan Vasani at the crease.

What followed was an outstanding display of composure, determination and maturity from both players. With the pressure firmly on, Karan and Caio put together a match-winning 50+ partnership, refusing to give Gresford another chance to get back into the game.

Karan played a brilliant innings of 33, while Caio remained not out on 16, guiding Bala over the line as they reached 162-7.

A fantastic performance from both players when it mattered most, stepping up in a difficult situation and finding a way to win the game for Bala.

Batting stats
🏏Jason Jones - 41
💥 Karan Vasani - 33 not out
🔥 Caio Jones - 16 not out

Final result:
🔵 Gresford CC 2nds – 160 all out
🔴 Clwb Criced Y Bala 1st XI – 162-7

Clwb Criced Y Bala win by 3 wickets! 🏏🔥

PRE-MATCH REPORT | GRESFORD CC 2NDS vs CLWB CRICED Y BALA 🏏

Bala travel to Gresford Cricket Club this Saturday for another huge North Wales Cricket League Division 4 fixture.

With just four games remaining, every match is now crucial as Bala continue their push for a top-two finish. The players know exactly what is at stake, but the focus is simple — take each game as it comes and give everything from the very first ball.

Bala go into the fixture full of confidence after some strong recent performances, including a brilliant batting display last weekend. However, Gresford will provide a tough test, especially on their home ground, and Bala will need to be switched on in all three departments.

This is another massive opportunity for the squad. If Bala can produce the cricket they are capable of, they will put themselves in a strong position as the season reaches its crucial stage.

📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026
📍 Away at Gresford Cricket Club
🏏 First ball: 12:00pm

🏏 MATCH RESULT | RUTHIN CC 2ND XI 147/9 – 364/6 BALA 1ST XI 🏏

🔥 BALA WIN BY 217 RUNS! 🔥

What a performance from the team today! Clwb Criced Y Bala 1st XI produced another outstanding all-round display to secure a huge 217-run victory away at Ruthin.

Batting first, Bala posted a massive 364/6 from 40 overs 💥

Batting first, Jason Jones and Jack White put together an incredible 189-run partnership that completely took the game away from Ruthin.

💯 Jason Jones – 115
🔥 Jack White – 81

Jason was absolutely outstanding, bringing up a brilliant century and continuing to lead from the front, while Jack produced another fantastic innings at the other end.

The partnership was a perfect example of what this team is about — two players putting the team first, building together and putting the opposition under huge pressure.

With the ball, Bala were equally impressive, restricting Ruthin to 147/9.

🎯 Amrithanand – 3 wickets
🎯 Caio Jones – 2 wickets
🎯 Kitty Davies – 2 wickets
🎯 Rubel Ahmed – 2 wickets

Another complete team performance — runs, wickets, catches and pressure throughout.

217 RUN VICTORY. 15 POINTS. 💪🏏

With the season entering its final stages, Bala continue to show exactly why they are fighting at the top of Division 4.

4 GAMES TO GO. 🔥

The finish line is getting closer, but the job is not finished.

We keep pushing.
We keep believing.
We keep fighting together.

One game at a time. One team. One goal.

⚫️⚪️ UP THE TOWN! 🏏

🏏 PRE-MATCH REPORT | RUTHIN 2ND XI 🆚 BALA 1ST XI

North Wales Cricket League – Division 4

The next challenge awaits as Clwb Criced Y Bala 1st XI head to Ruthin this Saturday to face Ruthin Cricket Club 2nd XI.

With the season entering its crucial stages, every fixture carries huge importance. Bala have put themselves in a strong position throughout the campaign, and now the focus is firmly on maintaining that momentum.

Ruthin will be looking to make home advantage count, but Bala will travel determined to put in another disciplined, confident performance.

With the pressure increasing at the top of the table, the message remains simple: one game at a time, one performance at a time.

🔥 THE NEXT TEST

🏏 Ruthin Cricket Club 2nd XI
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🏏 Clwb Criced Y Bala 1st XI

📅 Saturday 15th August 2026
📍 Ruthin Cricket Club
🕛 First Ball – 12:00

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🏏 ROWEN 2026 — FULL RESULTS 🏆

What a day of cricket at the Rowen 2026 Tournament! Here’s how the action unfolded…

🏏 Quarter Finals

Welsh Wizards — 37 all out
Swingers — 38/0
➡️ Swingers win

Bala Originals — 70/3
Full Tossers — 65/4
➡️ Bala Originals win

Pant Clyd 6’s — 76/3
Sluggers — 74 all out
➡️ Pant Clyd 6’s win

No Ball Ninjas — 116/0 🔥
MPH Construction — 90/3
⭐ Tommy Hughes — 88 not out!
➡️ No Ball Ninjas win

🔥 Semi Finals

Bala Originals — 70/5
Swingers — 70 all out

Scores tied — SUPER OVER! 😮‍💨🏏
Bala Originals — 8
Swingers — 12
➡️ Swingers through to the final!

No Ball Ninjas — 96/2
Pant Clyd 6’s — 80/0
⭐ Idris — 50 not out 🙌🏻
➡️ No Ball Ninjas through to the final!

🏆 THE FINAL

No Ball Ninjas — 80/3
Swingers — 81/0

🏆 SWINGERS WIN THE ROWEN 2026 TOURNAMENT! 🏆

An unbeaten chase in the final to finish off a fantastic tournament. Congratulations to Swingers, our 2026 champions! 👏🍻🏏

A huge well done to all eight teams for making it such a competitive and enjoyable day.

ROWEN 2026 CHAMPIONS — SWINGERS 🏆

And a massive thank you once again to Wayne Evans for being there throughout the day and capturing so many brilliant photos of the tournament. 📸👏

It’s fantastic to have these memories captured, and we really appreciate your continued support of the club. ❤️🏏

Diolch Wayne! 🙌🏻

🏆 ROWEN 2026 CHAMPIONS — SWINGERS! 🏆

Congratulations to Swingers, winners of the 2026 Rowen Annual Cricket Tournament! 🏏

A brilliant day of cricket, plenty of laughs and some great competition throughout — with Swingers coming out on top and lifting the shield! 🛡️🏆

🥇 2026 WINNERS — SWINGERS

Congratulations lads — well deserved! 👏🍻

🏏 ROWEN ANNUAL CRICKET TOURNAMENT – THIS SATURDAY! 🏆

The draw has been made, the fixtures are set, and the countdown is on! 🔥

Eight teams will battle it out in a straight knockout competition, with only one team lifting the Rowen Annual Cricket Tournament trophy.

⏰ Quarter-Final Fixtures
🕙 10:00 – Welsh Wizards 🆚 Swingers
🕦 11:30 – Full Tossers 🆚 Bala Originals
🕐 13:00 – Pant Clyd’s 6’s 🆚 Sluggers
🕝 14:30 – MPH Construction 🆚 No Ball Ninjas

🏆 Semi-Finals
🕓 16:00 – Winner Match 1 🆚 Winner Match 2
🕠 17:30 – Winner Match 3 🆚 Winner Match 4

🥇 Final
🕖 19:00 – Winner SF1 🆚 Winner SF2

⚠️ Important Reminder
💷 All teams must pay their team entry fee upon arrival before taking part in their opening fixture.

🍔 Food & refreshments available throughout the day.
🎉 Spectators are welcome – come along and enjoy a fantastic day of cricket!

📍 Castle Park, Bala
📅 Saturday 8th August
⏰ First ball: 10:00am

🏏 One Day. One Trophy. Who will be crowned Rowen Champions? 🏆

🏏 ROWEN ANNUAL CRICKET TOURNAMENT 2026 – THIS SATURDAY! 🏏

The countdown is on! Join us this Saturday 8th August from 10:00am at Castle Park, Bala for a fantastic day of cricket, entertainment and family fun at the Rowen Annual Cricket Tournament 2026.

⏰ Team entry deadline is TODAY at 6:00pm!
If you’re thinking of entering a team, don’t miss your chance – get your entry in before the deadline.

🏏 6-a-side cricket
🏏 10 overs per side
🏏 £40 per team
🏏 Knockout format
🏏 Mixed teams welcome (girls & boys)
🏏 Maximum 2 registered league players per team (Under 16s don’t count)

🎉 Family Fun All Day

* 🍔 BBQ & refreshments
* 🏰 Bouncy castle
* 🎶 Music throughout the day
* 🍻 Licensed bar
* 🎟️ £5 wristband for unlimited entertainment

Bring your friends, bring the family, and enjoy a brilliant day of cricket and community in Bala!

📩 To enter a team before 6pm today or for more information:
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