🏆🏆 DOUBLE CUP GLORY FOR HEYWOOD’S JUNIORS! 🏆🏆

What a Sunday at Crimble as both our U15s and U18s lifted GMCL silverware – and incredibly, Heywood won both finals without losing a single wicket! 💚

🏏 U15s – GMCL Summer Cup Winners

The U15s produced a fantastic 10-wicket victory over Roe Green in their 100-ball final.

Roe Green posted 95, with Archie Johnson taking 3-13 from his 20 balls and Henry McDermott claiming 2 wickets.

Playing on a centre wicket, Heywood knew running between the wickets and rotating the strike would be crucial – and openers Jake Jacob and Oli Staley executed the chase superbly. Jake retired on 40, while Oli finished unbeaten on 30 as Heywood reached their target with just 4 balls remaining, despite hitting only four boundaries in the entire innings!

👏 Player of the Match: Archie Johnson

🏏 U18s – Cup Winners

Then it was the turn of the U18s, with five of the U15 side having to make a quick turnaround and go again!

An outstanding team bowling and fielding performance saw Greenfield dismissed for 94. Ed Dickinson and Chris Fern took 3 wickets each, with Henry McDermott claiming 2. Skipper Ollie Rawlinson also produced one of the moments of the day with a spectacular one-handed outfield catch! 🙌

Heywood were dominant in reply. Ed Dickinson retired on 50 and Sam Staley finished unbeaten on 33 as victory was secured with an incredible 34 balls remaining.

👏 Player of the Match: Ed Dickinson

Two finals. Two trophies. Not a single Heywood wicket lost. 🏆🏆

Most pleasing of all was the way both teams bowled, fielded and batted as a unit. Every player contributed and should be immensely proud of their performance.

A healthy Crimble crowd supported the teams throughout the day and got a fantastic glimpse of the future of Heywood Cricket Club.

There is some serious young talent coming through at Crimble. Exciting years lie ahead – and one thing is certain: these young cricketers will get their opportunities in senior cricket at Heywood.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, parents and everyone involved. A brilliant day for the club! 💚🏏🏆