The Girls Cricket team has made a fantastic start to the 2025 season, recording 17 wins, 7 losses, and 2 walkovers. This strong record was built on a productive pre-season, where the U15 and 1st XI squads gained momentum through four matches and two additional days of training.

U15s Shine at New Hall

The U15s launched their season with a full day of cricket at New Hall School, opening with a commanding 48-run victory. Prep school star Sophia S marked her debut in style with an unbeaten 43, leading the team to a total of 139. The bowling attack fired on all cylinders, with wickets evenly distributed among Clemmie O, Emilia C, Georgina W, and Livs S—who delivered a remarkable 2 for 3 in just two overs. Sophia S earned Player of the Match honours.

In the afternoon fixture, the confidence was clear. New Hall batted first but were again restricted, managing just 59. Bowlers Gen H (2 for 3) and Angelica (2 for 1) starred, supported by consistent wicket-taking from the rest of the squad. The chase was a formality, completed with 12 overs to spare. Gen H’s all-round performance—20 runs and two wickets—secured her the Player of the Match award.

First Team Tested by County Talent

The 1st XI faced a challenging start against the Norfolk County U18s. Charlotte G impressed with a fluent 54 as the team posted 129, but the experienced county side proved too strong. Despite wickets from Issy, Angelica, and Amelie H, the total was chased down. Notably, this match saw the First XI debuts of Livs S and Lotty D—names to watch for the future.

Bounce-Back Win in Style

The squad bounced back in style in their next outing. Bowling first, they restricted their opponents to 103 thanks to a standout performance from Amelie H (1 for 16) and a game-changing spell by Livs S, who claimed 3 for 5 in under two overs. With the bat, the chase was calm and controlled. Etta C led the way with 26, while debutant Gen H anchored the innings with Clemmie O to finish the game five overs early.

Georgia D leads first XI triumph

One of the season’s standout individual performances came in the First XI’s triumphant clash against Repton. Georgia D was in top form, blasting 50 runs in just 12 overs, leading the team to a victorious win.

A Promising Outlook

The 2025 Girls Cricket team has shown depth, resilience, and emerging talent. With strong individual performances across both junior and senior teams, and players stepping up in key moments, the season promises much more success as fixtures continue.