The club stayed there until 1963 when Long Meadow was compulsory purchased by a local cement firm.
Welcome to Frindsbury Cricket Club
Frindsbury Cricket Club was founded in 1885 and first played at Long Meadow which was situated behind the old Strood Rural District council Offices on Frindsbury Hill. A new ground was found at Frogs Island, Upnor which has been our home since that time. A new brick built pavilion was erected in 1984 following a fire that destroyed the original wooden clubhouse.
22/08/2026
Three exciting games of cricket this weekend, with games at Frogs Island on both days…
On Saturday the 1XI host OD CUACO, whilst the 2XI can look to get promoted with a win away at Leeds and Broomfield! On Sunday, it’s the much anticipated game against Kent Royals.
Best of luck to all three sides! 💙
21/08/2026
Frindsbury cruised to victory last Saturday…
The Berries produced a dominant performance to secure a 94-run victory, with Jacob Knight leading the way with an excellent 45 as Frindsbury posted 131.
The bowling attack then took complete control. Ruchir Bhomia claimed a superb 5/20, while Nayan Narolia added 4/14, as Maidstone were bowled out for just 37. Dhruvin Patel also chipped in with an economical 1/2 from three overs.
A huge opportunity awaits the 2nd XI with just two victories away from clinching the title!
MOTM: Nayan Narolia
The 1XI trip up in the race for Division 5 Spitfire…
Old Colfeians won the toss and elected to field first on a slightly cooler afternoon with some sunny spells. Plenty of starts from the Frindsbury batsmen meant the score kept ticking over, but a lack of anyone going on to make a big score meant the side never really accelerated, leaving them slightly below par at 176 all out from their 45 overs.
After his stumble in the first innings, Luke Hills clearly understood the assignment, coming out of the blocks fast and picking up a wicket with his third ball. Bowling the other opener in his second over, The Berries had made the perfect start. With Pemba taking one of his own and Luke removing the league’s leading run scorer for a duck, things were looking very good with the home side 28-4.
Then came a match-winning and well calculated 119-run partnership from opposition numbers 5 & 6. Frindsbury were able to break the partnership, but it was too little, too late as they fell just one wicket short of that all-important third bowling point.
An incredibly disappointing result in such a big game, but there’s still plenty of cricket to be played with three important games to go. The boys will be hoping to reclaim that top spot before the season concludes 💙
15/08/2026
It’s a huge Saturday for both teams…
The 1XI travel to Old Colfeians for a top of the table clash in Division 5 Spitfire. The Berries currently have a 6 point lead, and with 18 on offer, today’s match will prove decisive in the title race.
The 2XI host Maidstone at Frogs Island as they will be hoping to strengthen their grip on a promotion place with just three games to go.
Best of luck to both teams 💙
12/08/2026
FCC 2nd XI strengthened their grip on top spot with a thumping 95-run win over Cobham.
Asked to bat first on another scorcher, FCC lost Keith first ball before the skipper promptly sacrificed himself, apparently to give Treasurer Adam Ling the spotlight. It worked. Lingy smashed a superb century, with Simon Coomber (41) and Fraser Driver (53) helping FCC to 262-8 from 40 overs.
Cobham never really got going in reply. Nayan Narolia (3-24) and Dhruvin Patel (4-30) led a disciplined bowling effort, with Ruchir and Fraser keeping the pressure on as Cobham finished 167-9.
Another dominant display keeps FCC top with three games left and the title charge rolls on.
08/08/2026
A big test for the 1XI today as they take on the in-form side, Bickley Park 2XI at Frogs Island. The 2XI make the trip to Cobham for another important game in their title chase.
Bar open and Berries Kitchen serving after the games tonight!
The Sunday XI are back in action this weekend as they travel to Leybourne to face the other promoted side from last year’s Division 4. Pleased to see the weather looks to be good this time around ☀️💙
07/08/2026
You wait over a decade for a home 1XI hundred… then two come along in the space of two months!
In May, Waseem Zakir smashed a magnificent 152 against The Roebucks 2XI, the highest 1XI score in the Play Cricket era and our first home century since 2013.
Then, in July, Sam Collis followed it up with a superb 108* against Tonbridge, bringing up his maiden century for the club and becoming just the fifth Frindsbury player to score a 1XI hundred in the last decade.
Congratulations to both lads on their outstanding innings 💯💙
The 1XI are back at Frogs Island tomorrow, taking on Bickley Park!
04/08/2026
Frindsbury’s 2XI strengthened their grip on top spot with a hard-fought six-run victory over Lordswood at the Swamp.
After losing the toss and being asked to bat on a lively green surface, FCC found themselves in early trouble. Skipper Akhil Balagopal (42) and Rob Sait (50) dug in superbly, sharing a crucial partnership that rescued the innings and guided the hosts to a competitive 160-7 from their 40 overs.
Lordswood’s reply started brightly, with the visitors finding the boundary regularly despite early wickets from Matt Pemberton. Just as momentum threatened to swing away, Ruchir Bhomia and Dhruvin Patel wrestled it firmly back with disciplined spells through the middle overs, before Matt Payne and Stephen Chapman slammed the door shut at the death.
It wasn’t one for the batting purists, nor the faint-hearted, but FCC held their nerve to edge home by six runs. Four games remain and FCC stay top 🙌💙
03/08/2026
The 1XI made it back to back wins after beating The Roebucks 2XI on Saturday…
In similar fashion to last week’s game against Bexley, Frindsbury lost the toss and were required to field first. In that game, Mark Gracey took 3 wickets for 9 runs, but he went one better against Roebucks taking 4 for 15. In both cases his efforts helped the Berries bowl the opposition out for double digit scores, meaning there was very little scoreboard pressure applied.
After tea, The Roebucks knew they would need to take early wickets, which they did to have Frindsbury 5-2. However, a resolute 51* from opener Jordan White, which featured a flurry of cover drives, meant that the top of the table side cruised to a 6 wicket win.
MOTM vs The Roebucks - J White
MOTM vs Bexley - M Gracey
01/08/2026
It’s not often we can say that both Saturday teams are top of the league…
With both sides in a very healthy position, it means that every game is a big game! That’s clear this weekend as the 2XI face off against Lordswood at home, whilst the 1XI travel to The Roebucks to play their 2XI.
Best of luck to both teams. Up The Berries 💙