Cricket

North Runcton secured a convincing 74-run victory over Acle in a rain-affected clash on Saturday.

Downham Stow were left frustrated by the rain on Saturday after a fine batting performance had set up a first win in the longer format of the EAPL.

Cricketers across West Norfolk are being encouraged to wear green socks this weekend to help raise awareness about men's mental health.

Grimston and North Runcton faced off in a double-header last weekend.

Sam Gilbert hit a brilliant ton as a youthful Downham Stow 4th side fell just short against Norwich Association of Mayalees 2nd at the Memorial Ground

Downham Stow 3rd secured a convincing five-wicket win against Cromer 2nd in a well-contested fixture at The Norton Warnes Cricket Ground.

Premier Division leaders North Runcton recorded another win in South Norfolk, beating Old Buckenham by 96 runs.

Narborough Cricket Club secured a decisive 60-run victory over Thornham in Division Five of the Norfolk Cricket Alliance on Saturday.

Downham Stow fell to a heavy home defeat against old rivals Witham in the East Anglian Premier League.

Grimston held their nerve to record a one-wicket win against visiting Thornham on Saturday.

Kirwin Christoffels was the star with bat and ball as unbeaten North Runcton inflicted Brooke's first defeat of the campaign.

Downham Stow made the long trip to Essex on Saturday in the first red ball game of the season and came away with a credible draw.

Pat Yates discusses years of playing top-level football and cricket for Downham in Gavin Caney's weekly column in Your Local Paper

Spiritied Downham Stow saw their unbeaten start to the season come to an end with a nail-biting loss at league favourites Copdock and Old Ipswichian.

North Runcton recorded an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Swardeston 2nds to go joint top of the league with Brooke, who they host on Saturday.

The Grimston “Clean Tech” Cricket ground was bathed in sunlight for Saturday’s showdown with Denver.

Downham Stow Ladies have opened up their Iceni Women’s Division One season with two wins.

Leaders Downham Stow are the only unbeaten team in the East Anglian Premier League.

Grimston opener Mark Tilbrook followed up last week’s unbeaten double hundred by scoring 208 in the Norfolk Cricket League again on Saturday.

Grimston Ladies travelled to Bircham Cricket Club on Tuesday night for their Softball League fixture.