Draft:Norwich Cricket Club
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| Personnel | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Northwich Cricket Club |
| Team information | |
| Founded | c. 1826 |
| Home ground | Moss Farm Leisure Complex, Moss Ln, Northwich, Cheshire |
Northwich Cricket Club is a friendly, inclusive amateur cricket club based in Northwich, Cheshire. It fields multiple teams across senior, junior and ladies’ cricket, competing in the Cheshire County Cricket League and related competitions.
History
[edit]Northwich CC is reputed to have been established in **1826**, though documentary evidence is lacking; the earliest recorded scorecard dates from **1856**, when the club played at Bowden :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. In **1975**, the club became one of 12 founding members of the Cheshire County Cricket League, and its 1st XI finished as league runners-up in **1980** :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Ground
[edit]The club’s home matches are played at **Moss Farm Leisure Complex**, Northwich (CW8 4BG) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. The picturesque Winnington Works & Recreation ground—once part of the ICI works complex—has hosted club fixtures since at least 2005 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
Teams and Competitions
[edit]Northwich CC runs senior men’s sides (1st, 2nd & 3rd XI), over-40s, juniors (U9–U15), and women’s softball and girls’ teams :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. The 1st XI competes in *Cheshire County Cricket League Division 1*, the top tier of amateur cricket in Cheshire :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
Recent Results
[edit]- On 14 June 2025, the 1st XI beat Westminster Park CC by 3 wickets—Northwich 191/7 off 44.1 overs, chasing 190 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- The 2nd XI recorded a 103‑run win over Stockport CC on 2025 (50‑over format) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
- The club’s Under‑9 side beat Winsford CC by 98 runs, posting 130/2 in 16 overs :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
- The women’s softball team defeated Grappenhall CC by 14 runs on 16 July 2023 :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
Club Culture and Affiliations
[edit]The club emphasizes a sociable, inclusive atmosphere and encourages participation at all levels :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}. Northwich CC holds **ECB Clubmark** accreditation and is affiliated with the Cheshire Cricket Board :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.
Notable Alumni
[edit]- **Glinoj Cherian** — top run scorer (343 runs, HS 86) for 1st XI in recent seasons :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.
- **Hariprashanth Visvanathan** — leading wicket-taker (23 wickets) for 1st XI, best figures 5/18 :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.