6th July
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5th July
Our Crowdfunder has gathered a bit of momentum over the last 4 or 5 days. We now have 90 qualifying supporters who have pledged an amazing £9,920. Thank you to all who have pledged so far. We still need your help though to reach our target so if you havent already pledged and you are able to do so please support us.
4th July
We secured our place in the Crowther Cup semi final with a 108 run win over Barnsley Woolley Miners yesterday. Nick Rushworth 129, Cieran Garner 51 & Rob Medcalf 30 led us to a score of 274. Our hosts were bowled out for 166 with 4 wkts for Jack Bleazard and 3 for Josh Griffin.
3rd July
2 wins yesterday saw us secure 18 & 19 points. The 1st team beat Bradford & Bingley by 51 runs with Sam Frankland 51 and Liam Collins 33 the main run scorers and Brad Schmulian picking up 7 wkts in the win. The 2nd team beat Pudsey Congs by 79 runs with Cieran Garner 127 & Jak Murphy 44 leading the way to our total of 251. Nathan Bromby took 6 wkts with Congs finishing 172 for 9. Today the 2nd team are away at Barnsley Woolley Miners in the Crowther Cup. Game starts at 1pm
1st July
We have been successful in our application to be part of the Tesco Community Grants scheme. Please support us by placing the blue token in the box at either the Cleckheaton or Birstall store and help us provide more equipment to encourage juniors to take up the sport and practice their skills.
30th June
Thank you to all who have supported our Crowdfunder appeal. We have hit over £7,100 from 39 qualifying pledges. We need to hit 100 qualifying supporters so if you can please pledge.
29th June
Last night in the t20 we defeated Baildon by 112 runs. We posted 236 from our 20 overs with runs for Liam Collins 100, Muhammad Bilal 48. Brad Schmulian picked up 4 wkts as Baildon were bowled out for 124. We will finish as group leaders and will progress to the semi final stage.
27th June
We progressed to the semi final of the Gordon Rigg Priestley Cup yesterday with a 7 wkt win over Hanging Heaton. Our hosts were restricted to 145 all out with 4 wkts each for Muhammad Bilal and Brad Schmulian. Sam Frankland 79 and Brad Schmulian 34 not out secured the win.
26th June
We recorded 2 good wins yesterday. The 1st team chased down a revised target of 213 from 38 overs at Townville in another tight finish with Elliot Richardson again providing the dramatics in the last over. Brad Schmulian 53 not out, Sam Frankland 43, Tim Jackson 41 & Liam Collins 30 had set the platform for Elliot to guide us home. Earlier Muhammad Bilal had taken 4 wkts. The 2nd team restricted Bowling Old Lane to 150 with Jack Bleazard taking 5 wkts and Jak Murphy taking 3. Nick Rushworth scored 69 and Jack Bleazard 33 not out lead us to the win and 20 points. Today the 1st team are away at Hanging Heaton in the Priestley Cup.
25th June
Nice touch by our friends at Townville. They have made their matchball sponsor for today’s game in memory of Russell Jenkinson. Thank you. Love all at WCC
We have launched a Crowdfunder appeal to modernise the clubhouse and refurbish the toilets and add disabled toilets as well. We are holding a summer raffle with the 1st prize being a 24” smart TV. Tickets can be bought through the Crowdfunder. Any support you can give would be greatly appreciated. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/woodlands-cc-clubhouse-improvements?fbclid=IwAR3iH8ixkqc1yHnFQqZ4K4fXxn6Y4ki9FOQY6SCnUesBvnAwH78wOevrJfk
22nd June
We defeated Bankfoot in last night’s t20 action. Our visitors were bowled out for 97 with 4 wkts for Elliot Richardson and 3 for Liam Collins. We knocked them off and secured 20 pts with runs for Nick Rushworth 26 and Tom Clee 22.
20th June
2 good wins yesterday with the 1st through to the quarter final of the ECB National Clubs Championship after beating Appleby Frodingham. We posted 323 for 8 off 40 overs with Brad Schmulian 109, Tim Jackson 58, Tom Clee 51 and Liam Collins 49. In reply our visitors were bowled out for 212 with Liam Collins picking up 3 wkts. The 2nds secured a place in the Priestley Shield semi final by beating Lightcliffe. We post 225 with runs for Jak Murphy 56, Jack Bleazard 46 and Steven Pearson 33. Josh Griffin picked up 4 wkts when we bowled out our hosts for 214.
19th June
Another day of mixed fortunes yesterday. The 1st lost another close game against Ossett. We scored 251 for 8 with Brad Schmulian 67 Sam Frankland 66 and Scott Richardson 36. Our visitors knocked them off 7 down with 3 wkts each for Kez Ahmed & Brad. The 2nds beat Gomersal thanks to 94 not out from Nathan Bromby and Rob Medcalf 43. Today both teams are in action with the 1sts at home to Appleby Frodingham in the ECB National Cup and the 2nds are at Lightcliffe in the Priestley Shield. Both games start at 1pm.
16th June
We have launched a Crowdfunder appeal to modernise the clubhouse and refurbish the toilets and add disabled toilets as well. We are holding a summer raffle with the 1st prize being a 24” smart TV. Tickets can be bought through the Crowdfunder. Any support you can give would be greatly appreciated.
15th June
Our t20 campaign continued last night with a win over Keighley. Batting first we scored 155 for 9 off of our 20 overs with Liam Collins 37 & Nick Rushworth 31 lead the way. We bowled out Keighley for 134 with Brad Schmulian taking 4 wkts leaving us joint leaders of Group A Pool 3.
14th June
Rob’s unforgettable quiz night is back THIS SATURDAY! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 £10 a team with a max of 6 in each team. Curry served on the night for only £2.50 a dish 😍. All members are welcome, come test your knowledge skills and maybe your team could be the brains of Woodlands 😜. We’ll see you all from 8pm!
13th June
The 1st team made it 2 wins in 2 days against Pudsey St Lawrence. Our visitors were bowled out for 145 with Kez Ahmed taking 3 wkts. Brad Schmulian 70 not out and Tom Clee 40 not out saw us home with over 23 overs to spare.
12th June
A day of mixed fortunes again yesterday saw the 1st team win at Pudsey St Lawrence and and secure 20 points. Batting first we post 273 for 8 with runs for Tom Clee 68, Brad Scmulian 48, Sam Frankland 46 & Tim Jackson 43. Kez Ahmed picking up 3 wkts. The 2nds lost to the same opposition. The visitors scored 225 and we were bowled out for 200. Cieran Garner scoring 71. Today sees the 1st team in action again when we Pudsey St Lawrence in the Priestley Cup.
10th June
The next round of the Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League sees the 1st visit Pudsey St Lawrence and the 2nd team host the same opposition. Our thanks to our ball sponsor Stuart Nichols. Both games start at 12.30
8th June
Jer Lane ran out winners on Tuesday evening when they chased down our score of 103 for 8 with the loss of 2 wickets.
6th June
The funeral of Russell Jenkinson will take place on Thursday 16 June at 12.45 at Elland Crematorium followed by a reception at the Black Horse Clifton
5th June
Both teams fell agonisingly short in their run chases yesterday against New Farnley. The 1st team were chasing 267 and fell 3 runs short, with Brad Schmulian 77, Tim Jackson 57 & Muhammad Bilal 30 leading the chase. The 2nds lost by 1 run having restricted their hosts to 88 for 8 off their 50 overs. Nathan Bromby picking up 3 wickets. Today the 2nd team travel to Barnsley Woolley Miners in the Crowther Cup. The game is being played at their second ground on Woolley Colliery Rd, Darton Barnsley and starts at 1pm
1st June
We started our t20 campaign last night with a win at Bradford & Bingley. Tom Clee 41 & Muhammad Bilal 37 were our main contributors in scoring 137 off our 15 overs. The hosts were all out for 99 with the wickets being shared around.
31st May
We will face Appleby Frodingham at home in the 3rd round of the ECB National Club Championship. The 2nd team have been drawn away at Lightcliffe in the 3rd round of the Priestley Shield. Both games are to be played on Sunday 19 June.
30th May
The 1st team progressed in the ECB National Club Championship at Richmondshire yesterday. The hosts finished 312 for 3. An unbeaten 106 for Brad Schmulian, supported by Tim Jackson 53, Liam Collins 52 & Tom Clee 50 got us home with 4 overs to spare. The 2nds progressed in the Priestley Shield against Crossflatts. Nick Rushworth hit 180 and Harry Medcalf 43 as we posted 314. In reply our hosts finished on 181 all out with 3 wickets each for Cieran Garner and Jack Bleazard
29th May
Yesterday saw the 1st team chase down Bankfoot’s 164 for the loss of 4 wickets. Brad Schmulian taking 4 wickets and then finishing 69 not out with the bat. Muhammad Bilal also contributing with 46 to secure 19 points. The 2nds also managed to chase down Bankfoot 173. 4 wkts for Cieran Garner and 3 each for Nathan Bromby and Kieran Rodger starred with the ball. Nathan finished 61 not out, Cieran Garner 46 and Jack Bleazard 44 led us home and record maximum points. Today the 1st are away at Richmondshire in the second round of the ECB National Cup and the 2nd visit Crossflats in the second round of the Priestley Shield. Both games start at 1.
27th May
The latest round of the Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League on Saturday sees the 1st team make the short journey to Bankfoot. The 2nd team are at home to the same opposition. Both games start at 12.30. Many thanks to our ball sponsors Liz, John & Jenny Tordoff and Veronica Murphy
23rd May
The 1st team finished the weekend with a 6 wicket victory over Methley yesterday. Brad Schmulian taking 4 wkts as the visitors were all out for 178. Tom Clee 50 not out, Tim Jackson 50 and Sam Frankland 37 secured the win and the 20 points.
22nd May
The 1st won by 3 wkts against Batley securing 17 points. Muhammad Bilal taking 6 wkts to restrict Batley to 102. However we needed Tom Clee’s 21 not out to get us home. The 2nds beat Batley by 94 runs. Nav Siddique with 51 not out, Jak Murphy 43 & Harry Medcalf 41 got us to 216. Cieran Garner took 4 wkts as we got over the line & get us 19pts. Today the 1st team are at home to Methley starting at 12.30
21st May
Today’s round of the Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League sees the 1st travel to Batley and the 2nd team are at home to the same opponents. Both games start at 12.30. Thank you to today’s match ball sponsor TDW www.thediplomaticworld.com
16th May
We progress in the ECB Royal London Club Championship with a 9 wicket win over Wakefield Thornes. Our visitors finished 197 for 7 off their 40 overs. Fine knocks of 88 for Sam Frankland and 84 not out for Tim Jackson led us to the win. We now travel to previous winners Richmondshire in the next round
15th May
Yesterday saw the 1st team beat Cleckheaton by 4 wickets and secure 19 points. Main contributions were from Muhammed Bilal with 4 wkts and 53 with the bat, and Tim Jackson 66 not out. The 2nd team also secured 19 points against Jer Lane winning by 47 runs. With the bat Cieran Garner 39, Jack Bleazard 38 and Harry Medcalf 36 helped get us to 217. Nathan Bromby and Jak Murphy took 3 wkts each. Today sees the 1st take on Wakefield Thornes in the ECB Royal London National Cup with the game starting at 1pm.
13th May
In the next round of the Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League the 1st team are at home to our near neighbours Cleckheaton and the the 2nd team take the trip to Jer Lane. Both games start at 12.30. On Sunday, the 1st team are at home to Wakefield Thornes in the Royal London National Cup.
11th May
The 2nd team have progressed in the Crowther Cup after Cawthorne played an ineligible player. We have been drawn away to Barnsley Woolley Miners with the tie to be played on 5 June
8th May
The 1st team secured 19 points against Farsley. Muhammad Bilal 58, Tim Jackson 57 Brad Schmulian 55 and 28 off 9 balls for Tom Clee saw us finish on 271. The hosts finished 228 for 8. At home the 2nds won by 9 wickets against Morley. The visitors finished 175 for 7. An unbeaten 109 by Nick Rushworth saw us home. Today the 2nds make the trip to Cawthorne in the Crowther Cup.
2nds outplayed today by Cawthorne in the Crowther Cup. We were bowled out for 94. The hosts knocking them off 2 down.
2nd May
On Saturday we saw another close finish against Hanging Heaton. A crucial innings of 44 by Tom Clee and a last wicket partnership of 44 from Tom Clee and Chris Brice meant we managed to post 146 all out. Brad Schmulian then starred with the ball taking 5 wkts as we won by 16 runs. The 2nd team posted 241 all out against Hanging Heaton with big contributions coming from Nick Rushworth 72, Jack Bleazard 65 and Jak Murphy 35. 4 wkts for Cieran Garner & 3 for Liam Collins saw us win by 82 runs and picked up 19 points.
1st May
Thank you to everyone who supported Jodie Jenkinson and her family yesterday with their Baking for Dementia cake sale at the 1st team game against Hanging Heaton. With your generous support Jodie raised over £310 for this great cause. Thank you Love WCC
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