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Spectator Guide: Worcestershire vs Kent
We are looking forward to welcoming spectators to Visit Worcestershire New Road from 10am Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th August for the Vitality County Championship fixture against Kent. This fixture is our Red Ball Festival of Cricket with lots of extra activities for all ages. This fixture has been proudly sponsored by BEARD. We are proud to have sponsored a penguin in aid of St Richard’s Hospice as part of The Great Waddle of Worcester. You can find Sanctuary on the Quayside next to the fountains.
Finch delays surgery to help Worcestershire’s fight to maintain Division One status
Worcestershire pace bowler Adam Finch is delaying knee surgery until the end of the season to be available for the finale of the Vitality County Championship campaign and wants to do all he can to help the club maintain their top flight status. Finch has been sidelined since the end of June since suffering the setback against Surrey in the Championship fixture at Visit Worcestershire New Road.
Club’s glorious past embraced during Red Ball Festival of Cricket
Worcestershire Heritage Co-Ordinator Tim Jones will be highlighting the club’s rich history during the forthcoming home clash with Kent as part of the Red Ball Festival Of Cricket being staged over the four days of the game from Thursday 22 August. Tim has organised for an exhibition of normally unseen Worcestershire memorabilia to be displayed in the EBC Suite in Level Three of The View to compliment the vast array of material already on show in the Graeme Hick Pavilion.
Club captain D’Oliveira returns to action ahead of Kent fixture
Worcestershire Club Captain Brett D’Oliveira has returned to action ahead of Thursday’s Vitality County Championship Division One encounter with Kent at Visit Worcestershire New Road. D’Oliveira played for his Birmingham and District Premier League side Ombersley against Barnt Green and picked up two wickets and scored 21 not out in a six wicket win.
Leach: First team cricket will quicken development of youngsters
Joe Leach says having had early exposure to first team cricket with Worcestershire Rapids during the past month can “only accelerate the development” of youngsters such as Harry Darley and Jack Home. All-rounder Leach, who operated as a part-time coach for the Metro Bank One Day Cup, says the pace duo experienced a great learning curve with each and every game at senior level.
Quarter-final squad & preview: Warwickshire v Worcestershire Rapids
Worcestershire Head Coach Alan Richardson said he “couldn’t be prouder of the lads” after their superb efforts in the Metro Bank One Day Cup group stages secured tomorrow’s quarter-final meeting with Warwickshire at Edgbaston. Rapids played the entire competition without eight injured players including the bulk of their established bowling attack.
Libby finishes as leading run scorer in One Day Cup group stages
Worcestershire Rapids batter Jake Libby has finished as the leading run-scorer in the group stages of the Metro Bank One Day Cup. One Day Cup captain Libby’s 83 against Lancashire Lightning at Emirates Old Trafford took his final run tally in Group A to 414 at an average of 103.50. He finished nine runs ahead of Leicestershire’s Sol Budinger with Ben Slater of Nottinghamshire (398) the next most prolific.
Squad & Preview | Fateh Singh looks ahead to Lancashire Lightning clash
Fateh Singh says Worcestershire Rapids will be looking to take momentum into the knockout stages of the Metro Bank One Day Cup should they qualify by defeating Lancashire Lightning at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday. The Rapids are currently lying in second spot in Group A with one game to play and are two points behind Somerset who have completed their group fixtures.
Jones looking forward to Old Trafford return with focus on helping Rapids into knockout stages
Worcestershire batter Rob Jones says he will “try and treat it like any other game” when he faces his former club Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford for the first time in tomorrow’s crucial Metro Bank One Day Cup group encounter. Jones played senior cricket for Lancashire between 2016 and 2023 and in his first season because their youngest player to carry his bat in an innings for 81 years.
Alan Richardson looks ahead to Hampshire home clash
Worcestershire Rapids will be looking to extend their formidable home record in List A cricket when they take on Hampshire at Visit Worcestershire New Road on Sunday (August 11). The Rapids have tasted defeat in 50 over cricket on their own ground just once since the 2022 campaign. Last summer they overcame Sussex, Gloucestershire and Glamorgan at home with their only setback at the hands of Warwickshire.
Women's Rapids looking to end ECB T20 competition on winning note with double header
Worcestershire Women’s Rapids conclude their ECB Women’s County Championship T20 Group Two competition with a double header at Bourne CC on Sunday. The Rapids will feature in back to back matches as they take on Lincolnshire at 10.30am and then Norfolk at 1.30pm. They are currently lying in second spot in the nine-team table with 57 points from six matches. The Rapids have won three of their six games to date with one defeat and two other matches abandoned.
Spectator Guide: Rapids vs Hampshire
We are looking forward to opening the gates at 9.30am on Sunday and welcoming spectators to Visit Worcestershire New Road for Worcestershire Rapids against Hampshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. This fixture has been proudly sponsored by Nant – Water Safety Specialists. We are proud to have sponsored a penguin in aid of St Richard’s Hospice as part of The Great Waddle of Worcester. You can find Sanctuary on the Quayside next to the fountains.
Droitwich Spa Hospital Player of the Match vs Somerset
Results Worcestershire Rapids VS Kent Spitfires Northamptonshire Steelbacks VS Worcestershire Rapids News Lions to return to New Road for Sri Lanka four day game ahead of First Test
Match Report | Somerset vs Rapids
Tom Taylor’s excellent knock and a four wicket career best return from Fateh Singh proved in vain but Worcestershire Rapids are still well in contention to reach the knockout stages of the Metro Bank One Day Cup despite going down by five wickets to Somerset at Taunton. The Rapids suffered only their second setback after winning four of the previous five games and will now be looking to bounce back strongly in Sunday’s final home fixture against Hampshire.
Lions to return to New Road for Sri Lanka four day game ahead of First Test
England Lions will be returning to action at Visit Worcestershire New Road next week. The cream of England’s young talent are playing a four day game against Sri Lanka beginning on Wednesday, August 14. It will form part of Sri Lanka’s preparations for the three match Test Series against England which gets underway on Wednesday, August 21 at Emirates Old Trafford. Worcestershire have regularly staged Lions games at New Road stretching back to 2007 when the team was rebranded from England ‘A’.
Toby Cox hits 184 in marathon knock as Academy secure County Championship triumph
Worcestershire Academy (Under-18) opener Toby Cox scored a splendid 184 in his side’s 174 run victory over Gloucestershire in the ECB County Championship Group Two three-day encounter at Dumbleton CC. Gloucestershire were set a 330 target in a minimum of 69 overs on the final day and were bowled out for 155 as Worcestershire secured their first victory in this year’s tournament after drawing the opening two games.
Richardson and Libby look ahead to Somerset vs Rapids
Worcestershire Head Coach Alan Richardson and captain Jake Libby have praised the impact made by Ethan Brookes in filling a key role with the ball during their flying start to the Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign. Brookes seized his opportunity when bowling in various challenging situations during the Vitality Blast and is now a vital component for the Rapids during the middle overs of the One Day Cup. Brought to you by JPM Broking Services.
Leach and Finch fitness boost ahead of Kent Championship game
Worcestershire pace duo Joe Leach and Adam Finch are on course to return to action for the Vitality County Championship match with Kent at Visit Worcestershire New Road later this month. Head Coach Alan Richardson is confident the pair will be available for the four-day game which gets underway on Thursday, August 22. It is a major boost for the County after being decimated in the bowling department by injuries to senior players during the past few weeks.
Worcestershire launch Red Ball Festival of Cricket
Worcestershire are hosting a Red Ball Festival of Cricket for the crucial home clash with Kent beginning on Thursday 22 August. The club are hoping to see a packed crowd at Visit Worcestershire New Road to get behind the team and promote four-day cricket to a wider audience. Ticket prices have been reduced to £10 for the game with juniors able to enter for FREE, whilst members are encouraged to use their remaining guest passes in their account to invite friends and family to the ground.
Jones looking to build upon crucial half century in upcoming fixtures
Worcestershire batter Rob Jones is looking to build on his invaluable half century in the Metro Bank One Day Cup win over Kent during the forthcoming fixtures. Jones has had a challenging first full season at Visit Worcestershire New Road since scoring a fine 90 in the second Vitality County Championship match of the season against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.
Droitwich Spa Hospital Player of the Match vs Kent Spitfires
Results Northamptonshire Steelbacks VS Worcestershire Rapids Derbyshire Falcons VS Worcestershire Rapids News Alan Richardson pays tribute to great impact made by departed Nathan Smith
Highlights & Report |Worcestershire Rapids win again in the Metro Bank One Day Cup
Captain Jake Libby continued his superb form in the Metro Bank One Day Cup to inspire Worcestershire Rapids to a three wicket win over Kent Spitfires at Visit Worcestershire New Road. Libby struck his fourth half century in five knocks in this summer’s 50 over tournament to lead the Rapids to a fourth win and maintain their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages. His 75 off 68 balls was largely instrumental in Worcestershire reaching a 259 target with seven balls to spare.
Alan Richardson pays tribute to great impact made by departed Nathan Smith
Worcestershire Head Coach Alan Richardson has paid tribute to the great impact made by all-rounder Nathan Smith during his four months at Visit Worcestershire New Road. Smith’s spell with Worcestershire has come to a premature end because of a hamstring setback and he has now flown back home to New Zealand. But the 26-year-old has made his mark on and off the field.
Alan Richardson previews Rapids vs Kent
Head Coach Alan Richardson admits having so many new faces in the Worcestershire Rapids squad has brought a real sense of excitement to the Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign as they strive to adapt to the demands of professional cricket. The Rapids have given One Day Cup debuts to eight players during the opening half of their group campaign and are now preparing for Wednesday’s encounter with Kent Spitfires at Visit Worcestershire New Road. Brought to you by JPM Broking Services.
Worcestershire Academy product steers Midlands to victory at ECB Bunbury Festival
Worcestershire Academy keeper-batter Joe Porter kept a cool head to steer the Midlands to a five wicket win over South and West in a 50 over encounter at the ECB Bunbury Festival at Loughborough. Porter came to the wicket at 124-4 with still 62 required for victory after the loss of two quick wickets. But he ensured there were few alarms in securing victory in adding 50 for the fifth wicket with Omaris Khan (28).
Encouraging fitness update for Club Captain Brett D’Oliveira
Worcestershire Club Captain, Brett D’Oliveira, is stepping up rehab work on his shoulder with Head Coach Alan Richardson optimistic he will be in “a really good place” for the finale to the season in the Vitality County Championship. D’Oliveira initially suffered the setback at the tail-end of last summer and, despite winter surgery, has continued to be troubled by the problem and often played through the pain barrier.
Libby tops averages at halfway stage
Worcestershire batter Jake Libby is top of the national batting averages at the half-way stage of the 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup group stages – with an average of more than 200. The Rapids One Day Cup captain is leading by example with three half centuries in his four innings to date batting in the number four role. Libby hit 89 not out versus Durham, an unbeaten 71 against Derbyshire and then was 50 not out when facing Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
Academy back in ECB County Championship action against leaders at Dumbleton CC
Worcestershire Academy are back in ECB County Championship Group Two action tomorrow (Tuesday) when they take on Gloucestershire in a three-day encounter at Dumbleton CC. The Academy, who have won the group for the past two years, have drawn their opening two games in the tournament with Northamptonshire and Wales. They are currently lying fourth in the six team table with 23 points. Opponents Gloucestershire are currently top with 35 points followed by Warwickshire (33) and Wales (25).
Libby: Importance of managing crop of Worcestershire youngsters
Worcestershire Metro Bank One Day Cup captain Jake Libby has stressed the importance of managing the crop of youngsters being given their chance in the 50 over tournament. Pace bowler Jack Home was rested for yesterday’s encounter with Northamptonshire Steelbacks after his six wicket haul against Derbyshire 48 hours earlier. Harry Darley, Tommy Sturgess and Hishaam Khan have also been rotated at various stages, either in the Vitality Blast, as was the case with Darley, or the One Day Cup.
Hinley tops charts for Seconds in ECB T20
Tom Hinley finished as Worcestershire Seconds leading wicket-taker in the ECB T20 competition ahead of his promotion to the senior squad for the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The spinner produced a series of impressive performances while on trial for the Seconds and ended with eight wickets at an average of 20.88. Hinley went onto take five wickets against Durham in the One Day Cup and also bowled impressively in the win over Derbyshire.
Match Report | Steeblacks vs Rapids
Worcestershire Rapids became the last side to lose their unbeaten record in Group A of the Metro Bank One Day Cup when they went down by 130 runs to Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road. The Rapids had turned on the style to win their opening three games against Middlesex, Durham and Derbyshire and went into the game as Group leaders.
Droitwich Spa Hospital Player of the Match vs Steelbacks
Results Derbyshire Falcons VS Worcestershire Rapids Worcestershire Rapids VS Durham Cricket News Flash: A Tribute to Queen supported by Wrong Jovi: Event Guide
Tom Taylor previews Steelbacks vs Rapids
Tom Taylor is relishing his role as Worcestershire Rapids new ball enforcer in white ball cricket as he prepares for Sunday’s Metro Bank One Day Cup encounter against his former club Northamptonshire Steelbacks at The County Ground (11am start). The all-rounder was often at the forefront of the action in the Vitality Blast initial six over powerplays and finished as the Rapids leading wicket-taker for 2024 with 17 scalps.
Jack Home savours One Day Cup bowling heroics for Rapids
Jack Home says he is determined to “savour the moment” after achieving his first five-for as a Worcestershire player during the eight wicket win over Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at Derby. The pace bowler revealed a conversation with Assistant Coach Richard Jones after briefly leaving the action brought about a change in his fortunes after he was feeling “angry” with the way he bowled during his first spell.
Highlights & Report: Worcestershire Rapids win third straight game
Jack Home produced the best List A figures by a Worcestershire bowler for 19 years before Gareth Roderick scored a superb second century in three knocks in the Metro Bank One Day Cup during a convincing eight wicket win over Derbyshire at the County Ground, Derby. Victory maintained the Rapids 100 per cent winning start in the tournament with a third straight win to follow on from the triumphs over Middlesex and Durham.
Droitwich Spa Hospital Player of the Match vs Derbyshire
Results Worcestershire Rapids VS Durham Cricket Worcestershire Rapids VS Middlesex News Academy battle away to earn dramatic County Championship draw
Academy battle away to earn dramatic County Championship draw
Worcestershire Academy (Under-18) held on for a dramatic draw to protect their five year unbeaten record in ECB County Championship three-day cricket with their last pair at the wicket in the Group Two match with Wales at Panteg. Charlie Egerton and Joshua Leach survived the final 5.4 overs to earn the Academy a share of the spoils from the three-day encounter as they closed on 285-9 after being set a 442 target.
Home back in contention as Richardson looks to rotate inexperienced players
Worcestershire pace bowler Jack Home will come back into contention for Friday’s Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Derbyshire at the Incora County Ground as Head Coach Alan Richardson looks to rotate the young and inexperienced bowlers in the squad. Home was rested for Sunday’s impressive 93 run win over Durham at Visit Worcestershire New Road.
Supporters’ Association second Fifty-Fifty draw results
Worcestershire Supporters’ Association have held the second draw of the 2024 season for their annual Fifty-Fifty competition. Mrs Doreen Smith of Kingswinford was the winner of the £500 first prize. The draw was made by Mike Hitchings who is Secretary of the Worcestershire Cricket Society. Four draws are held each summer – in June, July, August and September – and the profits will go to the Ground Improvement Fund.
Brett and Bertwistle shine with ball throughout summer for Women’s Rapids
Worcestershire Women’s Rapids spin duo, Phoebe Brett and Flora Bertwistle, have played a major role in their side securing a top three spot in both ECB competitions this summer. Brett has picked up a combined tally of 18 wickets from just seven games in the T20 Group Two and 50 Over Group Three tournaments. Her best return was 4-17 against Leicestershire in the T20 competition but she has been a model of consistency in both formats. She has other figures of 2-1, 3-25, 2-14, 1-37, 3-2 and 3-6.
2024 Memorabilia Market
Worcestershire CCC are staging their annual Memorabilia Market in the Chestnut Marquee at Visit Worcestershire New Road on Saturday, August 24. It will take place from 10am to 5pm during day three of the Vitality County Championship encounter with Kent. The Memorabilia Market provides an opportunity to view, buy and sell pieces of treasured cricket history.
Singh looking forward to valuable game time after loan switch to New Road
Fateh Singh is looking forward to enjoying valuable game time and making a positive contribution to Worcestershire Rapids’ Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign during his loan spell at Visit Worcestershire New Road. The slow left armer has made the temporary move from Nottinghamshire for the 50 over competition and made an instant impact during Sunday’s 93 run win over visiting Durham.
Hinley achieves boyhood dream after five wicket haul for Rapids
Tom Hinley says “it is a dream come true” to register a five wicket haul on his List A debut for Worcestershire Rapids and a goal he has been striving to achieve since he was a youngster. The spinner has been signed by Worcestershire for the Metro Bank One Day Cup and did not have the chance to bowl in the opening win over Middlesex at Visit Worcestershire New Road. But the opportunity for the former Sussex player came against visiting Durham and he grabbed it with both hands.
Academy name 12-strong squad for return to ECB County Championship action
Worcestershire Academy (Under 18) return to ECB County Championship Group Two action tomorrow (Tuesday) when they take on Cricket Wales at Panteg in the second of five three-day matches in the tournament. The Academy, who topped the group last summer, drew their opening match against a more experienced Northamptonshire side at Bromsgrove School last week.
Spinners shine as Women’s Rapids complete ECB T20 double success
Spinners Flora Bertwhistle and Phoebe Brett shared twelve wickets between them for Worcestershire Women’s Rapids who completed an ECB County Championship T20 Group Two double over Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire at Geddington. The two resounding victories have lifted Worcestershire to third in the table with 41 points from six games, six points behind leaders Shropshire.
Circle Health Player of the Match v Durham
MATCH CENTRE TICKETS EVENTS SHOP Results Worcestershire Rapids VS Middlesex Wales NC VS Worcestershire News Match preview Worcestershire Rapids v Durham
Highlights & Report | Rapids beat Durham for second straight win
Worcestershire Rapids are celebrating their second successive win in the Metro Bank One Day after a superb recovery enabled them to defeat Durham by 93 runs at Visit Worcestershire New Road. Captain Jake Libby (89 off 117 balls) produced a superb performance in demonstrating how to mastermind a recovery from a challenging position at 61-5 in leading Worcestershire to a substantial total of 260 all out.
Match preview Worcestershire Rapids v Durham
Jack Home says it is “a dream come true” playing first team cricket for Worcestershire as he revealed the special bond between himself and fellow young pace bowler Harry Darley. Home and Darley have been handed their opportunities after a lengthy injury list of senior players presented them with a chance in the latter stages of the Vitality Blast and now the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
Captain Hill returns to Women’s Rapids line-up for T20 double header
Captain Chloe Hill will make her first appearances of the season for Worcestershire Women’s Rapids this weekend. Keeper-batter Hill will lead the side in their ECB Women’s County Championship T20 Group Two double header with Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire at Geddington on Sunday. She will take over the reins from Clare Boycott who has skippered the Rapids for the majority of the campaign.
Rapids sign Nottinghamshire spinner on loan for One Day Cup
Worcestershire have further strengthened their squad for the Metro Bank One Day Cup by signing Nottinghamshire spinner Fateh Singh on loan. The England Under-19 player becomes the Rapids fourth signing after Hishaam Khan, Tommy Sturgess and Tom Hinley for the 50 over competition. Singh is a slow left armer who has made 12 appearances for Nottinghamshire in the One Day Cup, three in 2021 and nine the following season, and picking up nine wickets.
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