A new Bradfield Waifs Cricket team were thrilled to win the first game in the new Over 50s Cricketer Cup against Winchester College recently. They are now in the Semi Final playing against Eton College. The Old Wykehamists scored a challenging 166-8 in their 35 overs, William Drew top-scoring with 51 not out. Ex-Hampshire cricketer, Will Kendall, just the right side of the age barrier, took 4-34. Bradfield made 170-5 in 32 overs in their run chase, James Kendall top scoring with 35. Will Kendall and Peter Came shared an unbeaten partnership of 36 to take them home. Only five teams have entered this year’s competition, but it is hoped that more will join in 2025. Thank you to Rupert Cox (F 81-86) for getting the new Waifs team together.

Piece about the game here

The Bradfield Waifs team (as per the photo above) was:

Back Row (left to right) – Will Oscroft (A 83-88), James Kendall (A 85-90)l, Steve Bridgman (D 85-90), Mike Silcock (G 77-82), Peter Came (D 77-81), Rob Pollock (H 81-86)

Front Row (left to right) – Nigel Ward (G 71-76), Hugo Norman (B 79-84), Simon Gammell (H 82-86), Captain Will Kendall (A 87-92)

Also played but not in photo – James Grant (G 80-85)

The next game will be played on Pit at Bradfield on Sunday 23 June 2024 starting at 11:30am.

Spectators are most welcome to come along to watch the match.

This coming weekend the 'younger' Bradfield Waifs travel to Monmouth for the First Round of the Cricketer Cup. Again spectators would be most welcome.

Preview of this round here