Marlborough Cricket – first ever ‘hardball’ match for the club’s Girls team

A notable and historic moment for Marlborough Cricket Club marking the first time in its 250-year history when on Wednesday (21 May) the club’s new girls’ team played their first ever hardball cricket match versus Potterne at home. Founded in 1775, Marlborough has witnessed many milestones – but this match marked the beginning of a new and exciting chapter.

Led brilliantly by captain Jemima Prest,  the team showed tremendous spirit and skill as they took to the field to make their debut.  Potterne girl’s team has many years of cricket experience, but notwithstanding the number of wickets lost, Marlborough posted a very credible 59 runs in 16 overs, in response to Potterne’s 104. While Potterne were comfortable winners on the scoreboard, the real victory belonged to the game of cricket itself.

The atmosphere throughout the match was full of positivity, encouragement, and mutual respect, with both teams cheering each other on in the true spirit of the game. There were many moments of excellent bowling, fielding, and batting on show from both teams, and the players should be immensely proud of how they represented their clubs.

“This was about much more than the result,” said one club representative. “It was about firmly establishing girl’s cricket at Marlborough Cricket Club, and this team has done exactly that.  The club and town are immensely proud of them and we look forward to seeing the team grow and develop”.

Marlborough girls now look forward to their next match on Sunday 1st June, away to Chippenham. With this historic game now under their belts, the future of girls’ cricket at Marlborough is bright and full of promise.  Well done, girls—you’ve made history!

Marlborough Cricket Club runs both softball and hardball girl’s cricket.   The club would welcome anyone to come and try cricket, girls, boys, and older as well. The girl’s training night is on Thursdays from 17:30-19:00 or if you’d like more information, you can contact trhe club at marlboroughcc@gmail.com.  All coaching and equipment is provided and no experience is required.