Drighlington Cricket Club

🏏💛💚Matchday 💚💛🏏

Only the 1st XI in action today – the 2nds have their first of two bye weekends.

We’re at home vs Leeds Gladiators, looking to bounce back after last weekend’s double disappointment. A loss to 2nd-placed Interlink on Saturday, then our cup run ended at the first hurdle vs Yorkshire LPS on Sunday.

Team News: Just one change – Mitchell comes back into the side, replacing Fez Hussain.
Despite the league defeat, we held onto 4th place. Today we take on Leeds Gladiators, currently 7th.

With the weather looking iffy, we’re still hoping for a 1:00pm start. If the cricket gets washed out, come down anyway and sample the new signings behind the bar.

This evening, Don’t forget it’s Karaoke from 8:00pm 🎤

Don’t stop believin’ – grab the mic, hold on to that feeling!
Whether you’re Livin’ on a Prayer or just here for a Sweet Caroline singalong, the bar’s open and the stage is yours. Come belt it out at the club!

Thanks to our sponsors Prashads & King Street Motors for their continued support this season.

See you at the club!

🎤✨ KARAOKE NIGHT THIS SATURDAY AT DRIGHLINGTON CRICKET CLUB! ✨🎤

Get ready to grab the mic and sing your heart out!
📅 Saturday June 6th
⏰ Starts at 8PM
📍 Drighlington Cricket Club
🎶 Music by MG Karaoke
Whether you're a shower-singer superstar or a full-on stage sensation, this is your night to shine! 🌟
Bring your friends, enjoy the great atmosphere, and belt out your favourite anthems all night long. From power ballads to party classics – it’s your time in the spotlight! 🎵🎉
Tag your karaoke crew below and let us know what song you’ll be singing!

🍻 NEW DRAUGHTS ARRIVE THIS THURSDAY! 🍻
We are refreshing the bar with a fantastic new draught line-up!
We're excited to welcome:
🍺 Alpcalypse IPA
🍏 Aspall Suffolk Cyder
🍺 Caffrey's Irish Ale
🏔️ Coors
🍺 Madri
🇨🇿 Staropramen
🍎 Old Mout Cider
And don't worry — your favourites are staying right where they are:
✅ Fosters
✅ Guinness
✅ Drig Lager
Join us from Thursday to be among the first to enjoy our brand-new range on tap.
🏏 Great Cricket
🍻 Great Draughts
👥 Great Company
A whole new line of draughts. Same great club atmosphere. See you at the bar this Thursday! 🍺🏏

Team News

1st XI - Saturday vs Interlink (A)
Just one change as we head to Bradford Park Avenue. Pritesh Lad comes in for Mitchell.

The same XI will then stay unchanged for Sunday’s Pool Paper Mills Cup clash vs Yorkshire LPS.

2nd XI - Saturday vs New Farnley (H)
Three changes for the home game.
Ahmed, Maroof & Iqbal drop out.
Toseef comes back into the side, Judge returns after missing last week due to a boxing event – and yes, he smashed it and won his bout 🥊, plus Jimmy Emmott returns for his first game of the season and first match since last August.

Good luck to all the lads

Cawthorne Cup Round One: Drighlington 2nd XI vs Gildersome & Farnley Hill

Sunday saw our Drighlington 2nd XI take on Gildersome & Farnley Hill in the opening round of the Cawthorne Cup. Having faced Gildersome three times, without a win, Drighlington arrived as clear underdogs — but determined to make a statement.

Winning the toss on a hot Bank Holiday Sunday, Captain Dunne chose to bat first. The plan was simple: bat the full 40 overs, tire out the opposition, and give the bowlers something to work with later.
The opening ten overs were a struggle, with runs hard to come by and two early wickets falling. But Dilawar injected life into the innings with a fluent 50 from just 40 balls, taking the attack to Gildersome’s bowlers.
At the other end, Captain Dunne dug in for a gritty 27 off 77, anchoring the innings while others played around him. Despite the effort, Drighlington were bowled out for 166 in the final over.

The reply began perfectly for Drighlington as Gildersome captain Morley fell for 0, offering a glimmer of hope.
But Gildersome are a tough side to pin down. With the sun on their backs and wickets in hand, they counter‑attacked confidently. Despite Drighlington’s best efforts with the ball, Gildersome reached 170 for 5 in just over 30 overs, sealing the win.

The cup run ends here for our second team — but the season’s ambitions certainly don’t. All focus now turns to the league campaign, with the goal of back‑to‑back promotions and a return to the B Division firmly in sight.

✨🔮 AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE with Angela Angel 🔮✨
Join us for a special evening of spiritual insight, connection, and messages from beyond with the wonderful Angela Angel.
📅 Friday 29th May
⏰ 7pm
💷 £10 per person – payable on booking (non-refundable)
Spaces are limited, so please ensure your place is confirmed as soon as possible.
⚠️ Important Notice:
Anyone whose name is on the booking list but has not paid in advance will unfortunately not be allowed entry on the evening. Payment secures your space.
Please sign up now to avoid disappointment 💫

🔥 MATCH DAY 🔥
Our home-grown Devils are back on home turf tonight! 🧡😈
Why not head down to Drighlington Cricket Club, grab a drink, soak up the sunshine, and cheer the girls on? ☀️🍻
It’s set to be a cracking game too — the last friendly between these two sides was decided by just HALF a rounder! 👀
Drighlington Devils 🆚 Hunslet Nelson
🕖 7PM First Rounder
📍 Drighlington Cricket Club
Come on down and make some noise for the Devils!