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Cradleofcricket Broadhalfpenny Down is a cricket ground in Hampshire where the original First Class match took place in 1772; it is known as the Cradle of Cricket.

Sometimes it can get a bit blustery on top of the hill. Village cricket at Broadhalfpenny Down.Photo credit Simon Arnold...
18/08/2026

Sometimes it can get a bit blustery on top of the hill. Village cricket at Broadhalfpenny Down.

Photo credit Simon Arnold.

Just like in 1948 at Headingley, the Aussies chased a big score to win a memorable match. This time, at the cradle of c...
10/08/2026

Just like in 1948 at Headingley, the Aussies chased a big score to win a memorable match. This time, at the cradle of cricket.

Australia House Cricket Club

Every Sunday afternoon in the Summer the Brigands host cricket matches in a time format; teams visit from far and wide.S...
07/08/2026

Every Sunday afternoon in the Summer the Brigands host cricket matches in a time format; teams visit from far and wide.

Spectators can enjoy the The Bat & Ball, Clanfield adjacent to the ground where the very first First Class match was played in 1772.

This weekend the visitors are from the Australian High Commission. The match starts at 1pm and is always a well fought contest.

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Jake Peach has scored more runs and hit more sixes at Broadhalfpenny Down this year than any other player. A handy bowle...
24/07/2026

Jake Peach has scored more runs and hit more sixes at Broadhalfpenny Down this year than any other player. A handy bowler too, he is affable off the pitch and destructive on it.

Photo credit Simon Arnold

The moment every batter dreads. Ewan Lovett-Turner given out by the Umpire against his alma mater in the game between Br...
18/07/2026

The moment every batter dreads. Ewan Lovett-Turner given out by the Umpire against his alma mater in the game between Briands and the old boys of St Andrews University at Broadhalfpenny Down.

Photo credit Simon Arnold

Old Seagullians are annual visitors, and victors, at the cradle of cricket Photo credits Simon Arnold and Paul Paxford ...
15/07/2026

Old Seagullians are annual visitors, and victors, at the cradle of cricket

Photo credits Simon Arnold and Paul Paxford

We managed to beat the thunderstorm as Brigands hosted London New Zealand at the cradle of cricket this weekendThe Kiwis...
18/05/2026

We managed to beat the thunderstorm as Brigands hosted London New Zealand at the cradle of cricket this weekend

The Kiwis scored 214 runs from their 30 overs, beating Brigands by 19 runs. Jake Peach starred with a wicket and a faultless fifty.

Early season matches at the cradle of cricket in 2026 ♥️
09/05/2026

Early season matches at the cradle of cricket in 2026

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The Bat & Ball, by Broadhalfpenny Down in Hambledon. Then and now.
12/11/2025

The Bat & Ball, by Broadhalfpenny Down in Hambledon. Then and now.



Players are awarded their Brigands Cap after playing a handful of games "in the right spirit". In some players, it spurs...
05/11/2025

Players are awarded their Brigands Cap after playing a handful of games "in the right spirit". In some players, it spurs them onto great things; here Steve Blackburn (left) receives his cap from Club Chair Gerry Northwood and went on to become the best T20 batter in 2024 and the recipient of the Taylor's Port Award for services to the Club in 2025.

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