Badby & Farthingstone Cricket Club News
Great to report on Sunday’s [18th] inaugural match against the Crooked Hooker, a team made up of Northampton Saints Academy players. On a blistering, hot day club members old and new enjoyed hospitality in the form of BBQ and refreshments with a marquee for much-needed shade.
In a closely fought game featuring over 300 runs, the match saw a reunion for several players who formed the original Farthingstone side but their efforts were not enough to stop the visitors putting on 171 from their 25 overs and eventually winning by 15 runs.
The trophy was presented by legendary former Saints player and B&FCC member David Powell with the promise of many more such matches to come – and hopefully revenge for the hosts.
Women and Junior taster sessions: don’t forget these free taster sessions for women or juniors interested in getting into cricket throughout the rest of July and August. These will be held at the ground (Long Roods, Chapel Lane, Badby NN11 3AQ). Full details on the club’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/4042839432462543/
If you are interested in coming along to any of the sessions please email andynightingale234@gmail.com
The matches have been coming thick and fast recently with a visit to Buckingham Town a particular highlight. Set to make 158 in a 35 over game, the home side reached the target with two over left and four wickets remaining. Stand-out performances from Andrew Alsworth and Jordan Shingler. Great to play at such a superb ground, many thanks to our friendly hosts.
With several narrow losses, good to report on a comfortable midweek T20 win against old rivals South Northants at Bugbrooke. Batting first, B&FCC put on an impressive 143 with solid batting by Toby and Rory making up the total. The hosts were always struggling to keep up with the required run rate against an accurate attack. A good win.
Club day: Sunday 15 August, 2pm start – cricket, BBQ, bar and raffle. All welcome. More details to follow.
The club welcomes all new players – men, women, teenagers and children. Membership fees: full £50, playing £30, social £20, junior £10. Anyone interested in joining B&FCC please contact chairman Andy Nightingale via e-mail andynightingale23@gmail.com
Forthcoming fixtures: Sunday 25 July Everdon (home); Sunday 1 August Braunston (away), Sunday 8 August Napton (home) – all matches start at 2pm.
Graeme Whitcroft