League standings for our teams:

1st XI
T20 - Topped the group in the T20 competition, taking them through to the knockouts.

League - currently 9th out of 12 team, just above the relegation zone.

2nd XI
League - sitting poised in 3rd place just two points behind the top spot.

3rd XI
League - 3rd just 5 points behind the top spot.

Last weekend, so another difficult weekend for our first team as they travelled to Greenfield. The host posted 263 With the highlight of the bowling attack being from @rich_slatem with 5-57 from his 15 overs. Heywood weren’t really in the race when it come to chasing down the target score, As they were bowled out for just 149 with @crossy7 top scoring with 44 and @seanburrill1993 showing some powerful hitting late on with a 38. Our first 11 are in desperate need of some positive results. Are they are floating just above the relegation zone and need to turn things around quickly if they want to stay in the league.

Our second 11 hosted Addlington. Heywood won the toss and elected to bowl and managed to restrict the visitors to just 142 from their 45 overs with the wickets being shared amongst the bowlers. In reply Heywood chase down the total in just 32 overs, with the in form @olivia.thomas44 scoring 55. Helping the second team to yet another victory.

Our 3rd XI play at home on Sunday followed by England Vs Slovakia @ 17:00! Get yourself down and watch football come home!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️⚽️

Last weekend saw a washout for both Saturday fixtures. Our first 11 shared points with Edenfield at home whilst our second team shared points with Littleborough Lakeside away.

Fortunately, due to rearranged fixtures Sunday give our teams the opportunity to get some points on the board.

Sunday

1st XI Vs Friarmere:
Saw a welcome return to the team for @sircalebgrant . Friarmere won the toss and elected to field. Heywood didn’t get off to a great start but 31 from @marty33walters and a quick fire 37 from @sircalebgrant saw our boys post 172.

Friarmere then had the task of chasing down the total that had been set, but an incredible performance from our two opening bowlers with @rich_slatem getting 3-40 and @sircalebgrant with 5-18 saw us bowl Friarmere out for just 79 helping us claim 5 points.

2nd XI Vs Deane & Derby:
Deane & Derby won the toss and elected to bat, but we’re restricted to just 88 due to some excellent work by @wtaylor.02 whole claimed 3-24 and the boy who is in red hot form at the moment @orawlinson08 taking 4-25 which takes his season tally up to 36 already!

@joeyo1988 made light work of the chase who ended up on an incredible yet frustrating 49* due to a miscalculation by either himself, his team or the scorers😂, top work big Toe!

Top work teams, same again this weekend!

Tonight’s Teams! The suns out & the bars already open!! ☀️🏏

Denmark Vs England 5pm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Heywood Vs Stand 6pm 🐒

Double header! ⚽️🏏!!

Tomorrow evening the club will be open from 4 pm showing Denmark versus England in the Euros which kicks off at 5 pm! Our first team also take on stand tomorrow at home 6 pm start what a night get yourself down!!!

She’s one of our own! @olivia.thomas44 with an incredible 168* from 88 balls for Edgeworth Women’s 1st XI! Well done Liv we’re so proud of you!

Over the weekend Bobby Cross reached a milestone which is nothing short of inspirational! Bobby has now surpassed 20,000 (20,011) runs for Heywood Cricket Club. This incredible achievement is a testament to his dedication and unwavering consistency since his debut at just 14 in 1997. His journey, marked by relentless hard work, unwavering passion, and lionhearted spirit, serves as an inspiration to all those who know him. Bobby’s remarkable consistency and skill at the crease have not only earned him personal accolades but have also galvanized his team and community over the years, creating a legacy that will be remembered for generations. Bobby’s story is not just about numbers, but about the impeccable standards he sets as a role model to others, he embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship showing many of us how to conduct ourselves on and off the field.

• Debut - 1997 (age 14)
• Years played – 26
• Runs – 20,011
• Innings - 592
• Avg - 40.26
• HS - 162*
• Hundreds – 27
• Fifties – 117
• Best season – 1181
• Seasons over 1000 runs - 5

@crossy7 , you truly are the Greatest of All Time in our eyes, and we thank you for everything you have given and continue to give us over the years! Congratulations you GOAT!

Euro 2024 at HCC!

Watch the three Lions start their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia, our first 11 will be playing Friarmere that day so the club will be open all day! The atmosphere will be electric, Father’s Day, 20:00 start, get yourself down!

This weekends teams! 💪🏻