Cricket

North Runcton 3rds edged out Beeston on Saturday in a highly-entertaining Norfolk League game that went down to the wire.

A quirk of the fixture list saw Grimston Cricket Club face Narborough on Saturday and Sunday this weekend in a home/away double-header.

Downham Stow delivered a dominant display as they continued their Norfolk Alliance winning streak with a complete performance against Bradfield.

Men’s mental health organisation The 8:56 Foundation continues to take to cricket fields across West Norfolk under the banner of 8:56 Social Cricket.

Downham Stow Cricket Club have appointed Blessing Mahwire as its senior head coach.

Eight schools competed in this week's Mixed Dynamos cricket finals hosted at North Runcton Cricket Club.

Grimston hosted Thornham in the Norfolk Cricket League T20 Trophy on Thursday evening, in a match which was rearranged due to poor weather.

A last-wicket stand of 17 saw Thornham to victory in a thrilling Norfolk Cricket League Div 1W clash at Snettisham on Saturday.

North Runcton suffered a 24-run defeat against Hethersett and Tas Valley on Saturday and now sit towards the bottom of the Premier Division table.

The North Runcton Rockets team beat Denver Women on Sunday morning in the first round of the Women’s Softball Hundred Cup.

Downham Stow Ladies softball team headed to Grimston CC on Monday to face a newly-formed Grimston team in the next round of the cup.

Downham Stow secured an important victory over Acle to make it five wins from as many games to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Saturday saw a top-of-the-table clash in Division Four of the Norfolk Cricket League, with Mundford hosting early front-runners Grimston.

Meteorologically, it was the first day of summer, but rain still had a say as eight games in the Norfolk Cricket League succumbed to the elements.

Denver managed to escape the worst of the Norfolk rain as they picked up a crucial 71-run victory over Old Buckenham in Norfolk Alliance Division Four

Downham Stow secured a hard-fought victory in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division with many teams called off due to the inclement weather.

Downham Stow 4th climbed to second in Division Four West of the Norfolk Cricket League with victory at home to Bircham 2nd

Grimston travelled to The Memorial Ground to face a strong Snettisham side.

Fakenham 2nd enjoyed a comfortable win in their latest Norfolk Alliance Division Two fixture.

Downham Stow Ladies hardball team got their league season off to a great start with their first-ever win.