East Bierley Cricket Club

Our Ladies Softball team may have been going since 2021 however this season we came back bigger, better and stronger than ever before!

What started with our signing-on night back in March, expecting just a handful of names, quickly turned into something special. Eighteen ladies turning up to training, all eager to get involved and put themselves forward to play 🤩

From complete beginners to returning players, every single person has played their part in making this our biggest and most successful season yet.

We've had plenty of highs and a few lows but most importantly we've enjoyed every single second of it. Watching everyone grow in confidence, support one another and celebrate each other's successes has made this season one to remember 🥰

After concluding the season with a win, placing us middle of the table, we’re already planning for the next 🏏

Tomorrow morning we host the u11 Bradford Junior Leagues Ernest Jones Trophy Final between Farsley and Lightcliffe.

10:00 start, 25 overs per side.

Breakfast sandwiches, teas and coffees will be served from 10am

The teams for todays fixtures v Yeadon.

The 1st team see's one change. Daniel Vause Cross comes in for Reece Clark.

The 2nd team sees Gareth Davis and Alexander Rushworth (Loan) come in for Rob Barker and Dan Abbott.

Four games to play. Two big games, come on lads!

Match Reports
The 1st team were involved in a fantastic run chase as we were able to chase down Bankfoot's imposing 1st innings total of 281-9. It was even more impressive that we were able to secure victory with still 11 overs to go.

Asad Raza once again impressed with an outstanding 5-31 from 13 overs, while Tom Burton took 2-34.

In reply, Ben Heritage made 30, Farakh Hussain struck 81 from 70 balls and Hamza Saeed contributed 32 before Tom Burton took charge. His unbeaten 70 came from only 41 balls and included five fours and seven sixes, while Nate Holdsworth added 32 in a fifth-wicket partnership of 104. East Bierley reached 282-6 to collect 19 points.

Player of the match - Farakh Hussain - sponsored by YH Physio & Performance.

The 2nd team were defeated by Pudsey St Lawrence by seven-wicket.

Batting first we were dismissed for 164 in 37.4 overs, Ross Monaghan making 40 and Rob Barker 20 as regular wickets fell.

St Lawrence then made short work of their target as they reached 168-3 in only 29.4 overs.

Todays teams

1st XI face Bankfoot looking to return to winning ways.

The 2nds look to make it back to back wins as they travel to Pudsey St Lawrence.

Congrats Burts.
Not a bad return after a full season out with injury.

Check out who made our Top Ten first team batters this week.

Last Friday we hosted our annual golf day at East Bierley Golf Club.

Thanks to all teams for taking part. Your winners on the day were Team Azza with a comprehensive victory. Well played fellas!

The winning raffle winners from the day are:

1. £50 cash prize (pink - 636-640) *claimed*

2. 4 ball at South Bradford Golf course (521-525) *claimed*

3. Essential Primary Healthcare Massage voucher (pink - 581-585)

4. Bradford city tickets (pink - 421-425) *claimed*

5. 25 bar tab (pink - 486-490)

6. Pizza 22 - £20 voucher (pink - 516-520) *claimed*

Again, thanks to all that played and EBGC for hosting us.

Match Reports

1st XI v Batley
Tom Burton returned to the East Bierley side and showed what a big miss he has been all year. In our total of 241-8, Tom scored an an outstanding 116, striking 11 fours and five sixes. Ben Heritage provided valuable support with 52, the pair adding 129 for the fourth wicket.

Batley responded strongly despite losing an early wicket and were able to build regular partnerships. Batley reached their target in 44.1 overs to secure victory. Ben Heritage picking up 2/38 and Reece Clark 1/11 from 6 economical overs.

Player of the match - Tom Burton (Sponsored by CASTLE SQUARE CORPORATE FINANCIAL LTD)

2nd XI v Batley

The 2nd team moved up to 6th position equal on points with their opponents after a comprehensive victory against Batley.

Ross Monaghan made 46 and Dan Abbott 33 as we posted 212 all out.

Batley's reply never recovered from losing wickets regularly and they were dismissed for 130 in 27.5 overs. The opening pair of Steven Nicklin (3-14) and George Bedford Walker (3-47) again took regular wickets between them, restricting Batley to 38-5 in the first 12 overs.

Player of the match - Steven Nicklin & George Bedford Walker - (Sponsored by Nicklin Estates and Tutor First respectively)

Junior Post #4

The under 11s finished their season off at Woodlands on Sunday morning with a victory.

This year the majority of the u11s team were made up of last years u9s softball team. This year they moved up to play hard ball cricket for the first time.

There were naturally a lot of nerves when winter nets started all this months ago in February but throughout the year have come on leaps and bounds.

The boys finishing 2nd in the league posting two games to overall winners Bankfoot. But from their first loss at the start of the season losing by 53 runs to their second loss seven weeks later, the boys lost by just 13 runs. Showing the incremental improvements they had made through a lot of hard work.

It’s been a great year of developing their hardball skillsets and we can’t wait to see them go from strength to strength and have another positive year next year.

Well played boys, great season!

🎯 WE'RE RECRUITING FOR SEASON 4! 🎯

Think you've got what it takes on the oche? Or fancy giving league darts a go for the first time?

East Bierley Cricket Club Darts are looking to add a couple of new players ahead of the new South Bradford Darts League season, which gets underway in September.

We currently have:
🏆 A Team competing in Division 1
🥈 B Team competing in Division 2

Whether you're an experienced league player or someone who's only ever thrown darts down the pub, players of all abilities are welcome. We're a friendly, social club that enjoys a competitive night of darts and a good laugh along the way.

🎯 League matches are played on Thursday evenings, with each match consisting of:
• 5 Singles & 2 Pairs games of 501, Best of 5

Joining the team is a great way to improve your game, meet new people and represent a fantastic local club.

👉 Interested?
Drop us a message on Facebook or speak to one of the players at East Bierley Cricket Club. We'd be happy to answer any questions or invite you down for a throw before the season starts.

New players. New season. New challenge.
Come and be part of the East Bierley Cricket Club darts family! 🎯