17/06/2026
Match Report: Highfield U11 Squirrels 🐿️ vs Sutton CC U11
Congratulations to the Highfield U11 Squirrels 🐿️ on qualifying for T20 cricket—no more pairs cricket! This is a fantastic achievement for the whole team. Well done, everyone! 👏
The weather was warm and cloudy, but much improved compared to the conditions we have experienced over the past few weeks.
Highfield welcomed Sutton CC and lost the toss, with Sutton choosing to field first. As our plan had been to bat first anyway, we were happy with the decision.
Highfield Innings
Freddie and Aaria opened the batting and both started confidently. Unfortunately, Aaria was dismissed early, bringing Chamiru to the crease.
Freddie played some lovely shots, including three boundaries, and rotated the strike well with quick singles. Chamiru settled in steadily, supporting Freddie and helping to build the innings.
After Freddie was dismissed, Phillip joined Chamiru at the crease. A special mention goes to Chamiru, who batted with great responsibility, played some excellent shots, and kept the scoreboard moving throughout his innings. He retired not out on 37 runs—a brilliant start to our T20 campaign. Well done, Chamiru! 👏🏏
Phillip and Chamiru ran well between the wickets, but Phillip was unfortunately run out while attempting a risky single.
Freddy B then joined Chamiru, and together they continued to build the innings sensibly. Freddy B played some attractive shots but was unfortunately stumped.
James came in next and looked positive from the start but was caught and dismissed. George then joined Chamiru, and the pair put together a useful partnership. Chamiru struck another lovely boundary before retiring on 37 not out.
Dougie joined George for the final three overs, and both batted responsibly while adding some valuable quick runs. George hit a lovely boundary, and Dougie also played some excellent shots.
Highfield finished on 109 for 5 from their 20 overs.
Sutton Innings
Before taking the field, Bala gathered the team for a quick chat, offering encouragement and boosting confidence. The Squirrels returned to the field full of energy and determination.
Freddie opened the bowling and delivered three very tight overs, keeping Sutton’s scoring under control.
Phillip followed with three excellent overs, restricting the run rate and making it difficult for Sutton to build any momentum.
Chamiru then came into the attack, bowling three tight overs and claiming a very important wicket.
Dougie and Seb continued the pressure. Seb bowled two excellent overs, showing great control and discipline as Sutton struggled to increase the scoring rate.
Dougie returned for a further two overs, bowled with great effort, and was rewarded with a wicket.
Aaria then bowled two disciplined overs, keeping things tight and conceding very few extras.
George also bowled well, keeping the scoreboard moving slowly and taking an important wicket.
James produced a disciplined spell, bowling accurately, maintaining the pressure, and claiming a wicket. Superb bowling, James!
The final over was bowled by Gauresh, who finished the innings strongly with a tight over and no unnecessary extras.
A special mention goes to Freddy B behind the stumps. He worked tirelessly throughout the innings and made a significant contribution with his wicket-keeping.
Another special mention goes to Seb, who took a brilliant catch on the boundary. It was a difficult chance, but he showed great determination, judged it superbly, and held on to complete an outstanding catch.
Sutton finished on 82 runs.
Result
🏆 Highfield U11 Squirrels won by 27 runs, securing their first T20 victory! 🎉
This was a true team performance, with everyone contributing through batting, bowling, fielding, and supporting one another. The effort, energy, and teamwork shown throughout the match were outstanding.
Well done to every player for their contribution. Keep up the great work, and let’s go again next week in the derby match against Wigan! 💪🏏🐿️
