On Saturday, September 14, the U13 and U15 boys teams from Dorridge Cricket Club travelled to Lord’s to compete for silverware.
Dorridge U15s enjoyed a perfect record, winning by 20 runs against London’s Esher CC in the national final and defeating Didsbury CC earlier this month in the national semifinal.
The U13s played Middlesex side Richmond CC on Lord’s nursery ground and narrowly lost by three wickets.
Warwickshire Cricket Foundation’s Participation & Growth Manager Andy Wyles praised Dorridge’s youngsters on their achievement.
He said: “To have two junior teams in the national final is a unique achievement in all the years I’ve worked in Warwickshire cricket.
“It’s testament to the strength of junior cricket across the county and also reward for all the hard work of the coaches and volunteers at Dorridge.
“They have some wonderfully talented young cricketers who work hard and play in the right spirit. And we must never forget the contribution of parents and guardians who fetch and carry the boys for matches and training.”
It’s the first time in Dorridge’s history that three sides have made the national finals in the same year, including the Women’s team.
Last month, the women’s team competed in the national club final against Gunnersbury at Wormsley Cricket Ground.
The success comes after the opening of Dorridge’s new second ground, which was primarily built for the use of the women’s teams and to help shape the future of girls’ and women’s cricket in Warwickshire.
Gabby Basketter, Women and Girls’ Club Development Officer, said “It was great to have Warwickshire representation at the Women’s T20 National Finals for the second year in a row by Dorridge Cricket Club.”
“In the last few years they have gone above and beyond to create an inclusive club where female players are welcome with open arms to play which has been reflected in their performances on the field.”
“The club have created a fantastic environment for the next generation of female cricketers to thrive with the support of their more experienced players helping create a sustainable pathway of female cricket.”