Irthing Vale CC

Irthing Vale CC Community cricket club at Cotehill Park Sports Ground and allotments in Brampton, Cumbria.

MVP this week goes to Irthing Vale Veteran Alan Matthews! Opening for the first time in as long as anyone can remember,...
16/06/2026

MVP this week goes to Irthing Vale Veteran Alan Matthews! Opening for the first time in as long as anyone can remember, Alan decided to roll back the years and go after the opening bowling with a stylish display of bravado and a carefree attitude which only hints at the rogue he must have been as a young man! On the strength of this and his effort in the field, he narrowly pips Aamir who has too many MVP's anyway ;)

Fun fact, Alan used to play for Raffles before they tidied Raffles up...

Unfortunately we dropped points on Sunday against a solid Lanercost side and an outstanding batting effort by their Will...
16/06/2026

Unfortunately we dropped points on Sunday against a solid Lanercost side and an outstanding batting effort by their William McClure. At one stage we had them on the ropes but a last wicket stand added valuable runs and gave them a lead we just couldn't match. Some really good stuff from Irthing Vale, especially some of the catches which were first rate. No game next weekend so hoping we have put in a better performance at Penrith in a fortnight.

A changed Irthing Vale team for today’s derby match with Dev away and Dan still out with a fractured finger. Coming in ...
14/06/2026

A changed Irthing Vale team for today’s derby match with Dev away and Dan still out with a fractured finger. Coming in is our youngster Mickey for his first game of the season and new signing Oscar. 2pm at Lanercost (usual car park out of action).

After Appleby conceded last Sundays game we are back in action this Sunday down the road at our nearest neighbours Laner...
10/06/2026

After Appleby conceded last Sundays game we are back in action this Sunday down the road at our nearest neighbours Lanercost Sports Club.

Our standout performance of the week with a much needed 33 runs, 1 wicket and 1 catch. Plenty of effort in the field, h...
02/06/2026

Our standout performance of the week with a much needed 33 runs, 1 wicket and 1 catch. Plenty of effort in the field, however we all agree everyone could do a little better.

Well, we had a bad day in the office on Sunday at an overcast Dumfries ground. Irthing Vale elected to bat and really s...
02/06/2026

Well, we had a bad day in the office on Sunday at an overcast Dumfries ground. Irthing Vale elected to bat and really struggled in the conditions, failing to find any of the form that brought us a top 2 finish last year. Lots of soul searching about out batting this year as we gave up our wickets a little too often.
Dumfries batted sensibly, using some of the depth of talent they have at the Club and chasing down the total predominantly with safe 1's and 2,s and giving only a few difficult chances to the field. The day was compounded with a fractured finger to our keeper trying to deal with a fast low pitch and some unusually wayward bowling from the team. We are back at home on Sunday against Appleby and being a bit wounded, we hope to bounce back with a really solid performance.

First away game of the season, off over the Border to Dumfries.
29/05/2026

First away game of the season, off over the Border to Dumfries.

Joint MVP this week!! After comparing stats and consulting the panel, Faz and Aamir both take the plaudits! Faz - 6 wic...
25/05/2026

Joint MVP this week!! After comparing stats and consulting the panel, Faz and Aamir both take the plaudits!

Faz - 6 wickets for 9 runs and 7 not out batting.
Aamir 42 not out, 1 wicket and 4 catches.

They are currently in their own MVP competition, or rather would be if all our lads didn’t put team first 💪

Adorned in our new kit, Vale took our first win of the season against Edenhall on Sunday in a very solid performance wit...
25/05/2026

Adorned in our new kit, Vale took our first win of the season against Edenhall on Sunday in a very solid performance with both bat and ball. Put in the field, Irthing Vale kept things tight for the second week in a row restricting the visitors to 95 all out. Stand out bowling figures of 6 wickets for 9 runs from Faz as he tore through the middle order. Aamir took 1 wicket and 4 catches in the field showing just how reliable he is in all positions.
Coming out to bat, our openers made a steady start against really good Edenhall bowling. Continued by Ash and our Captain Nadeem who steadied the ship with a cautious but necessary 12. Aamir then hit a devastating 42 not out, despite Edenhall throwing their best bowlers at him. There were some massive shots and at times he was seemingly finding the boundary at will. Supported by Faz, the two took us over the line with plenty of overs and wickets to spare. A much needed 12 points in the bag.
Next week we are away for the first time with a visit over the border to Dumfries.

IVWCC team for Sunday vs Edenhall
22/05/2026

IVWCC team for Sunday vs Edenhall

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Cotehill Park Sports Ground, Howard Road
Brampton
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