Preview of First Round of Beechbrook Capital Cricketer Cup

Next Sunday, 8 June, sees the sixteen matches of the first round of the Cricketer Cup, now under new sponsors, Beechbrook Capital. There are some local derbies such as Old Hurst Johnians playing Old Eastbournians, and Old Merchant Taylors hosting Old Hamptonians. The longest journeys will be the visit of Eton Ramblers to Ampleforth, and Oundle Rovers’ journey to Clifton, while the holders, Bradfield Waifs, travel to Rugby. The pick of the matches, however, must be the re-engagement of the traditional rivalry at Malvern of Old Malvernians and Shrewsbury Saracens.

Spectators are welcome at all the matches listed underneath and it is hoped that all games will be scored on the Cricketer Cup Play Cricket site, where up-to-the-minute scores can be found.

Stowe Templars v Harrow Wanderers

Charterhouse Friars v Lancing Rovers

Sherborne Pilgrims v St. Edward’s Martyrs

Haileybury Hermits v Old Bedfordians

Radley Rangers v Old Alleynians

Old Cranleighans v Marlborough Blues

Old Hurst Johnians v Old Eastbournians

Old Cliftonians v Oundle Rovers

Old Amplefordians v Eton Ramblers

Repton Pilgrims v Old Cholmelians

Old Malvernians v Shrewsbury Saracens

Old Tonbridgians v Old Brightonians

Old Merchant Taylors v Old Hamptonians

Rugby Meteors v Bradfield Waifs

Old Millfieldians v Old Monmothians

Old Wykehamists v Old Cheltonians

Clifton College '- ‘There’s a breathless hush in the Close tonight…’