Rothwell Cricket Club, Yorkshire

05/06/2026

🚨Team News 🚨
The 1st team are at home 3rd week running as they hope to turn around last 2 defeats as we welcome Stainborough to Royds lane, Wade & Azeem return to the lineup after missing last 2 weeks.
While the 2nds are on the road away at Nostell, Heseltine & Jennings drop down to 2’s while Omeir Iqbal makes his debut after transferring from Stockton & Hopgrove.

Good luck to all

Thankyou to our match ball sponsor for tomorrow Green Acre Garden Machinery for lawnmower service and repair 07827760900

03/06/2026

📣 We would like to give a shoutout to a new club sponsor this year in Gardeners Arms 🤝

Gardeners Arms on Leeds Road have helped us out with various items throughout the season, but especially came to our aid last Saturday. When we ran dry of Cruzcampo with a large crowd at Royds lane, they came to our aid delivering another barrel to keep our thirsty customers on a glorious summer day happy 🍻🙌👏🏻

So if you are not drinking at Royds Lane, we recommend giving Gardeners a try for a nice cold 🍻
Please check out their link below for various events going on at Gardeners Arms

The Gardeners Arms is a great British pub at the heart of the community.

01/06/2026

Weekend results!

Saturday was a disappointing day, a big crowd gathered at Royds lane enjoying the sun, but after electing to bat Rothwell found themselves struggling, losing wickets however f Baddeley continued his good form with bat, however when Baddeley fell for 24 it left Rothwell 75-4, but it was hoped 180 was still possible. Wickets quickly fell and Rothwell found themselves 99-9. But a 50 run 10th wicket partnership between Mosby & Kelly saw Rothwell claim 2 batting points. Then wicketkeeper Mosby was eventually dismissed as Rothwell finished 149 all out.
St chads came out and showed why they were top of league, hitting them off for loss of no wickets
Player of match is split between Kelly & Mosby sponsored by Top Tier Talentees for batting with composure and putting a respectable score on board.
While the 2nds were away at Allerton Bywater, electing to bat, the 2’s only could put on an under par 110 before being dismissed, Sadeepa top scored with 21. In response Rothwell made Allerton work to knock them off and an impressive spell from Sadeepa claiming 4-14 off 10 overs gave rothwell a chance, eventually reducing Allerton Bywater 110-9 hoping for a tie, however it wasn’t to be as Allerton Bywater scored the vital run.
Player of match goes to Sadeepa Rathnayake or Dilshan to some , who is sponsored by Cinnamon Smoke Ceylon Restaurant

Sunday came and finished on a high, the 2nds were away at Ferrybridge in the cup, getting to 95 with skipper Gaz Newton scoring 35 off 13 balls gave rothwell something to bowl at. Then Rothwell made it difficult for Ferrybridge as the bowlers worked as a unit and made it tight and Ferrybridge finished 13 short.
Shah rukh khan claims player of match for his impressing 4 over spell claiming 3 wickets for 5 runs.

31/05/2026

🚨Cup News 🚨
The 2nd team start their cup campaign on the road to Ferrybridge hoping to make it 1 better after last years cup campaign.
Dez Hammill makes his 1st appearance of the season, while Bobby Psaila steps Upto to the 2nd team to make his 2nds debut

Good luck to all

29/05/2026

🚨Team News 🚨
The 1st team are at home as we welcome St Chads to Royds lane, Bobby Roberts returns to the lineup.
While the 2nds make the short journey to Allerton Bywater, Gaz Newton returns to the side to skipper the 2nd team, as 4 changes are made to lineup from last week.

26/05/2026

A disappointing weekend for both teams, as they both fell to defeat.
The 1st were bowled out for 67, Harry Dwyer been the outstanding performer with 35 not out was only player to hit double figures, as Darton knocked them off with ease.
Harry picks player of match for his matured 35 and also claiming a wicket.
While the 2nds did well to restrict Ryhill & Havercroft to 169 for 5 on a hot day. With paul Ellis unlucky not to get a wicket with figures for of 10 for 17 runs, Rushworth returned to the lineup claiming 3 wickets.
However Rothwell never got going in response and fell for 67.
Pete Ross claims the player of match, on a tough day to keep with varied bounce, he finished battered and bruised but kept the byes to a minimum and claimed 2 stumpings, while been top performer with bat for 22

22/05/2026

🚨Team News 🚨
The 1st team return to Royds lane as we welcome top of the table Darton. 4 changes to the lineup from last league game sees Dwyer, Heseltine, Mosby & Former 1st team skipper Eddie Dixon return to the lineup, as McMaster will be looking to continue from the good form shown in the cup victory last weekend.
While the 2nd team will be skippered by Jeffery in absence of regular skipper Gaz Newton. As they travel to Ryhill, which will see first appearances of the season to Goodwin, Rushworth & Gaurav. While Rukh Khan returns to the lineup to bolster the bowling lineup.

22/05/2026

Thankyou to parents, coaches/helpers & especially the juniors involved with All Stars & Dynamos tonight. Been a wonderful evening 🥰

21/05/2026

Bars open tonight as we have a friendly game , with Rothwell hosting West Yorkshire Old boys.

18/05/2026

Weekend Results!

It was a mix bag of results, as Saturday ended in defeat for both teams when possibility of winning both was on the cards.
The 1st XI away at Glasshoughton posted a disappointing 108, with McMaster & Baddeley only 2 of 3 players hitting double figures, in reply & in the rain. Glasshoughton looked to be cruising to victory at 90-3, but a remarkable bowling spell between Waqar & 1st team debutant Olly Newton took 6 quick wickets between them to reduce Glasshoughton to 97-8 & then 106-9. However it wasn’t to be as Glasshoughton held onto victory. Player of the match goes to Olly Newton for his bowling spell that troubled Glasshoughton & nearly brought home victory.

While at home Rothwell did well to reduce Knottingley to 169 runs after being on 117-3 with Knottingley captain Howe getting 80 runs. Wickets were shared around, pick of bowling going to Ellis keeping it tight & unlucky to pick up just the 1 wicket. While Hodson picked up 2 wickets for 11 following on from previous week.
In reply, Malaka & Wilson got Rothwell off to a flyer, but losing Wilson with Rothwell on 34, ex rothwell player R Carlton claimed a hat trick to rip through middle order, which then made it difficult to gain momentum back in rothwell favour, Malaka fell for 32 & Charlie Senior kept runs coming claiming 21 runs himself. However wickets kept falling and ended up being 68 runs short.
Player of match goes to Charlie Senior claiming his highest senior score to date & keeping Rothwell in the game.

While on Sunday in the Skidmore cup, Rothwell bounced back to victory over premiership team Nostell, both openers McMaster & Baddeley were in the runs again picking up 39 & 22 runs apiece while ledger came in & got a quick fire 26, however lack of runs elsewhere meant Rothwell posted 129 which felt under par. In reply Ledger & Dwyer opened bowling and the combination of spin & pace seemed to cause Nostell problems. With ledger taking key 3 wickets and Dwyer picking up 2 wickets, this was then backed up by Kelly who ripped through the tail picking up 3 wickets, with Skipper McMaster taking a sharp slip catch off Kelly to finish the game off.

Player of match goes to David ledger for his vital runs & 3 key wickets.

Special mention & appreciation to both visitors this weekend Knottingley Town Cricket Club & Nostell St Oswald CC who both showed cricketing spirit & community staying after , discussing the match & supporting the club 🍻