Wakefield Thornes Cricket

17/06/2026

The club is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Geoff Blakeley. Geoff was a valued member of Wakefield Thornes from the 1970's to the 1990's - firstly in a playing role and then as a committee member. He then took up umpiring - representing the club in the old CYCL days.

Our thoughts are with Geoff's family at this time

12/06/2026

Teamsheets are out!

10/06/2026

Results from the weekend.

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

Its with great regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Alison Varley, wife of one time and and long time Thornes legend Matt Varley. Alison had bravely battled cancer for 5 years and leaves two young daughters.
Matt grew up playing his cricket at Thornes and was part of the legendary Thornes team that won the first Yorkshire Premier League play off final in Abu Dhabi in 2016.
In order to help support Matt and his family through this difficult time we are staging a fundraising and family day at the club this Sunday 7th June. This will include a cricket match featuring many more Thornes legends of yesteryear.
Full details are included in the attached poster.
We are particularly grateful to all those who've assisted with this event - particularly one time Yorkshire player and now Somerset player Josh Shaw who played with Matt for many years at Thornes.
Josh has kindly donated a signed Somerset shirt as a raffle prize

29/05/2026

Teamsheets!

22/05/2026

Week 6 Teamsheets!

The 1s host Whitley Hall on Saturday, looking to regain their winning form prior to last weeks abandoned game. Vinnie returns for Brad.

The 2s travel to Norton Woodseats, hoping to use some momentum from their Mick Savage win on Sunday.

The Sunday side travel to Sharlston, hoping for a result this week, after last weeks abandonment.

The 1s also host Sprotbrough and Appleby Frodingham on Sunday in the T20 Blast Group Stages. Support welcome all weekend!

20/05/2026

T20 Action down at Field Lane!

This Sunday sees Wakefield Thornes host Sprotbrough and Appleby Frodingham in the YCSPL T20 Group Stages.

After losing a tight final last year, the lads will be looking to go one better this year. The first game will be a 10am start, followed by 1pm and 4pm.

The bar will be open all day. Come down this Bank Holiday Sunday and support the boys!

15/05/2026

Week 5 Teamsheets!

The 1s look to continue their run of form as they host Whiston Parish Church down at HQ. The same side from Saturday will be looking to do a similar job to that done in Sprotbrough last week.

The 2s travel to Pen*stone after last weeks rain abandoned game. With a couple of the lads on a stag do in the lakes 🔥, Eddie calls on a couple of the more experienced lads to lace them up.

No teams announced yet for Sunday, where the 2s host Millhouses in the Mick Savage, and the Sunday XI travel to Thorncliffe.

Thanks to all sponsors!

11/05/2026

Results from Gameweek 4!

The 1’s continue their form on the road, beating Sprotbrough by 80 runs on Saturday. After a decent start, a slight wobble left some runs to be scored. Monty and Matty shared a great partnership through the middle to leave us 227ao.

With weather looming, the first 20 overs put real pressure on Sprotbrough. Charlie and Matty bowled well up top, before Wiz, Luke and Brad operated well through the remaining overs, leaving Sprotbrough well short after their full 50.

The 2’s managed a full 50 in the field before the rain intervened, with Billy and Abdullah being the pick of our bowling.

On Sunday, the 1’s started their Heavy Wollen campaign with a similarly convincing win against Pudsey Congs. Batting first, a 180 run stand between Jawad and James set Thornes up for a strong total. With late runs from Waqar and Brad seeing us past 300. In reply, Congs started strongly, before Luke and Wiz once again helped to contain. As the rate kept climbing, Brad came into effect, picking 4 up to leave Congs 86 runs short in the dark, and advancing us into the next round of the cup.