One ‘Els’ of a game

One ‘Els’ of a game

When Heat meets Fire, there’s bound to be some explosive action. Eleven sixes, and 29 fours later, the outcome between Prestwich Heat and Flixton Fire boiled down to the last ball with the scores level. Lewis Smith, facing his first ball, scampered the single,...
Junior cricket training returns to Friday

Junior cricket training returns to Friday

Junior cricket training will revert back to its normal Friday slot this week. Practice sessions for the U11, U13, U15 and U18 age groups will begin at the usual time of 6.15pm. Last week’s session was held on Thursday due to the 1st team’s T20 game against...
Lewis leads the way to Woodbank win

Lewis leads the way to Woodbank win

Opening batsman Lewis Smith fell six runs short of a deserved century as Prestwich sealed an excellent victory at Woodbank. His innings of 94, included 12 boundaries, propelled his side’s score to 217 for 5 at the end of their 50-over allotment. A stand of 106...
Change of date for junior cricket training this week

Change of date for junior cricket training this week

Junior cricket training will take place on Thursday (May 25) this week – and not on its usual Friday. This is due to our 1st team playing on Friday in a prestigious T20 match at home to Flixton Fire. Junior practice will start on Thursday at 6.15pm. It will go...
Jackson stars in Thriller

Jackson stars in Thriller

An amazing turnaround saw the first team snatch victory from the jaws of defeat to record their first league win of the season. Prestwich looked dead and buried as visitors Shaw needed 16 runs to win with five wickets in hand, and pro Daron Cruickshank still at the...