Denby Cricket Club

🏏 TODAYS CRICKET | DENBY CC 1XI v ALMONDBURY 1XI 🏏

📍 Denby CC
⏰ 1:00pm

Denby welcome Almondbury Cricket Club this afternoon as skipper Jack Jones is able to name arguably his strongest XI of the season for the first time, with a full squad available following a spell of holidays, injuries and study leave.

There is plenty of confidence in the Denby camp, particularly after a strong week with the bat. Sheran Fonseka arrives in red-hot form after smashing an unbeaten 157 at Barnsley Woolley on Monday evening before following it up with another unbeaten half-century in Thursday’s rain-abandoned T20 clash against Meltham.

The runs haven’t just come from the senior players either. Youngsters Reggie Pickford and Jacob Brook both impressed during the week, each contributing valuable 30+ scores and continuing their development with the first team.

Adding further strength to the side is the return of Tom Barrow from holiday after missing last weekend’s fixture against Kirkburton.

With form, availability and confidence all on their side, Denby will be looking to put in a strong performance and continue building momentum as the season progresses.

Good luck to the lads! 💙🏏

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** TONIGHT **

T20 action for the 1XI as we play host to Meltham Cricket Club

Skipper John Edward Hunter has named his 11 man squad

Match Starts - 6:30pm

🏏 TODAYS GAMES 🏏

1XI – Away vs Kirkburton Cricket Club 2XI

1st v 3rd and two teams looking for promotion this season!

High-flying Kirkburton remain unbeaten this season, having won five of their six fixtures. The only points they have dropped came when their away fixture against Barkisland was abandoned due to rain.

Denby make two changes this week, with Tom Barrow (annual leave) and Raefe Hargreaves-Hunt (study leave) unavailable. Luke Potter and Seth Metcalfe come into the side in their place.

Otherwise, Denby field a settled team and will be looking to build on last week’s comfortable victory over Clayton West. Sheran Fonseka was the star performer, finishing unbeaten on 110* and contributing behind the stumps with three stumpings and a run-out.

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2XI – Home vs Cartworth Moor C C

The 2XI is much changed this week due to a combination of holidays and injuries, with several key players unavailable.

Harris Sheffield, Tom Fish, Bruce Atkinson and Henry Darwin come into the side, replacing Captain Michael Mannifield, Andrew Hodgson, Will Amaral and Dan Pritchard.

Jonny Morgan will captain the side for the second consecutive week as Denby look to overcome the absences and secure a positive result at home.

A busy afternoon ahead for both senior sides today:

1XI – Home vs Clayton West Cricket Club
Looking to return to winning ways following a disappointing result against Moorlands last weekend.
One change to the side with Luke Potter unavailable due to annual leave, while Raefe Hargreaves-Hunt returns to the XI.

2XI – Away vs Almondbury Cricket Club
The 2XI will be aiming to secure their second win of the season after some encouraging performances in recent weeks.
Skipper Michael Mannifield misses out due to annual leave, meaning Jonny Morgan takes over captaincy duties today.

🕐 Start Time: 1:00pm
🍻 Club Open From: 12:30pm

Good luck to both sides! 💚 🖤

🏏 Oddfellows Cup – Match Resumes Tonight 🏏

After Sunday’s rain interruption, the re-arranged conclusion takes place this evening as Denby host Cumberworth.

📍 Denby v Cumberworth
🏆 Oddfellows Cup
🕡 6:30pm start

With Jack Jones and Johnny Hunter unavailable, Luke Potter captains the side tonight as Denby are forced into three changes.

Coming into the XI are Sheran Fonseka, Jonny Morgan and Andrew Hodgson, with Jack Jones, Johnny Hunter and James Mitton all missing.

The tie is still very much in the balance, so get down to support the lads and enjoy what should be a great finish to the game.

🏏 Oddfellows Cup – Round 2 🏏

Today’s action sees the 1XI take on Cumberworth United Cricket Club in a mouthwatering local derby in Rd2 of the Oddfellows Cup.

Both sides suffered disappointing afternoons yesterday and will be looking to bounce straight back with a win today as cup cricket takes centre stage.

Start Time: 12:30pm

Good luck to all involved and support appreciated as always 💚

We welcome Thurstonland Cricket Club 2XI to Upper House Fold today for Alliance 4 league action.

🍻 Clubhouse open from 12:30pm
🥧 David Gawthorpe Butchers Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls and Cornish Pasties for sale on the bar
🍰 Home-baked treats for sale from the kitchen.

🏏 Match starts at 1:00pm

Good luck to both 1XI (away v Moorlands) and 2XI teams today and as always all support is welcomed! 💚

🏏 Saturdays Team News 🏏

1XI – Away v Moorlands Cricket Club
League leaders head into another tough test after a fantastic start to the season.
Leading run scorer Reggie Pickford misses out, but there are strong additions with Luke Potter, Josh Holmes and finally Sheran Fonseka coming into the squad after landing in the UK this week having secured his 2026 visa 🇱🇰

2XI – Home v Thurstonland Cricket Club
Jon Royall will be hoping to build on last week’s excellent 72 with the bat, whilst skipper Michael Mannifield will be looking for one or two more wickets after season-best figures of 15-4 with the ball.

Coming into the side are Bruce Atkinson for Paul Barrow (holidays), new signing Dan Pritchard for Toby Kinder and Harris Sheffield for Alf Darwin (work).

🍻 Bar open from 12:30pm
Good luck to both teams and all support welcomed! 💚