Legend has it…

Legend has it…

There has been many a cricketing caper over the past 180 years since Prestwich Cricket Club was first founded. Some have been retold over time, some forgotten, some no doubt embellished. Today, we recall three short tales going back to the mid to late 1800s which have...
Pete’s flower power

Pete’s flower power

Today, our first XI were scheduled to host Woodbank in the Premier Division. Last year’s corresponding fixture saw the visitors win by four wickets, despite an innings of 77 from Sam Holden. Best home batting and bowling performances against Woodbank are...
A crowd pulling cup victory in 1893

A crowd pulling cup victory in 1893

Back in 1893, the Middleton & District Cricket League was formed and Prestwich competed against teams from Stand, Middleton, Rhodes, Chadderton and Castleton Moor. Unsworth and Thornham joined the year after. Prestwich progressed to the Challenge Cup Final in that...
Hodson Cup heroes

Hodson Cup heroes

The 2014 season proved a memorable one for the 3rd XI when they lifted the Hodson Cup. Nick Carter made the choice of the man-of-the-match award quite straightforward after hitting an unbeaten 116, taking 3 for 26, and two catches! Captained by Brian Ahern, the side...
What happened six years ago today

What happened six years ago today

It’s the start of “Flaming June” and whilst the weather remains gloriously sunny, there is sadly no cricket to stoke our fires. So we have taken a little lookback to June 1, 2014, to see who was too hot to handle on this exact day six years ago. Game...
The day a league batting record was smashed

The day a league batting record was smashed

Today, the 3rd XI were due to travel to Darcy Lever in the first round of the Sunday Premier Cup. They are no strangers to Prestwich, having played many games together in the Lancashire and Cheshire League. One of the most significant matches against Darcy Lever was...