End of May 2026 | Junior Cricket Round-Up

U9s

In theory we have two x U9s teams in action this summer, but a mix of opposition cancellations and non-optimal weather has meant we’ve only completed two games at the time of writing.

Both of them though ending in pleasing wins. Against Friends Sporting, Grace K led from the front with early wickets and Jay bowled tight lines to restrict Friends’ scoring. In response, some excellent running put us ahead of the rate early on and secured the win.

Against Dukinfield, debutant Jacob smashed it all round the park and fellow first-time player Darcy bowled excellently and took a well-deserved wicket as we won for a 2nd week in a row.

U11s Softball

A similar tale of cancelled fixtures and not quite getting the game on for the 11s softball team, who have 1 won and lost 1 to date. First up, a young side featuring 4 debuts at U11s level equipped themselves admirably against Greenfield, with Arthur and Skipper Oliver in the wickets. Oliver and James both scored quickly but we lost too many wickets to sneak the win.

Much improved fortunes at Woodbank though where Isaac (18), Lyra (13) and James (19) helped us set an imposing looking 294. Woodbank batted tidily but a really strong bowling performance saw Ryan, Thea and Dollie all take wickets and restrict the hosts to 228.

U11s Hardball

For the U11s Hardball team, 3 wins and a loss from the opening 4 league games. The loss v Droylsden was a rare off night where our fielding cost us badly, as they snuck home by 5 runs. A notable debut for Ryan B though who in his first hardball outing looked assured with the ball and earned himself figures of 2/2.

Elsewhere though, it’s been a positive start. At Glossop a below par looking score of 233 leant heavily on Lyra’s crucial 13* but was successfully defended thanks to Lydia taking 2/12 on debut, Eggsy taking 3 in an over and 1apiece for Oliver, Charlotte and Thea.

Saul (17*) and 11s hardball debutant C Fletch (2/5) were the stars of the show as we won v West on home soil, before the visit of Glossop saw Dollie (17*, 2/5) and Megan (14*, 3/3) show their all-round potential and seal a well-earned win.

Under Thirteens

For the U13s, a mixed bag with 2 wins (both v Saddleworth) and 2 losses (both v DSL).

On the road at Saddleworth Haris’ first ever 30* retirement plus 22* from Benedict and 13* from T Fletch ensured we scored a competitive 112.

Saddleworth batted well and were well in the hunt for most of the 20 overs but 3/20 from Haris killed their momentum and secured the points.

The DSL home fixture saw Mottram well short of their 170, but was another promising display with the bat as we scored >100 for a 2nd week in a row, Benedict (30*), Haris (25) doing the heavy lifting there with fine knocks.

Back on home soil two weeks later and it was Skipper Dan M’s turn to retire with 30*, as he batted beautifully alongside William (28) to lift us to a score of 121.

Opening up Iris bowled a metronomic spell (1/8) to ensure Saddleworth were behind the rate from ball one. Dollie (also 1/8) was magic in picking up her first 13s scalp and they were superbly supported by Leo M, William F, Brodie H and the rest of the bowling pack as we kept Saddleworth to 109.

Under Fifteens

The U15s have continued off exactly where they left off last year, committed to playing well but ultimately falling short in thrillers!

Week 1 saw Glossop come out as victors by 10 runs with U13s William and T Fletch almost seeing us over the line batting in the dark! Oliver Clarke had done the hard work with the ball (3/18) to put us in a strong position having restricted GCC to 100. Patrick opening up struck a perfectly timed 40* but Glossop fought back well to dismantle our middle order. Arran, William and T Fletch ensured we batted the 20 overs but were unlucky in seeing us finish 10 behind the Glossop score.

At West, even finer margins as we fell 5 short in a similar chase! Runs out from LGB and Patrick plus wickets for Jack, Oliver and LGB were the highlights of a strong effort with the ball. With an 80 partnership from Patrick (45*) and Isaac (41*) things looked rosy as we hunted down West’s 110 but Oliver’s 12* was the next highest score as West took control in the later overs and marshalled things well to restrict our scoring.

On the trip to Glossop, a 19 run loss as a fine bowling performance wasn’t matched with the bat. Jack (1/9) was miserly opening up with Patrick (3/16) and Daniel M (1/15) blowing things wide open. LGB took 1/24 late on to keep Glossop to 89 from their 20.

MCC 15’s though could only find 70 in response as two run outs cost us dear in the middle overs.

Under Eighteens

The 18s season has been battered by the weather and exams to the extent, they’ve only had 1 fixture go ahead. A trip down the M60 to Flixton where a first 50* retirement in the U18s for Thomas Norris and C Green’s 18 got us to 112. Lucas castled the opener for 10 but from there Flixton hunted the total down aggressively only 1 down.

Girls Hardball

The addition of a Girl’s Hardball Team is a first for Mottram CC and has been one of the highlights of the summer to date. Our 1st ever fixture was at a sunny MCG against an accomplished Disdbury side. MCC lost by 30 but equipped ourselves well with Megan’s 2/6 a quality display of bowling.

A first girls Hardball win wasn’t too far behind, with Wythenshawe defeated by 14 runs. Wythenshawe’s batting line-up started like a steam train with 40 off 4 overs before Thea (1/14), Evelyn (2/10) and Megan (1/3) saw us come roaring back to keep them to 264.

After a tough start to the innings, Thea and Lydia steadied us before Iris Mellor went into full T10 mode, smashing 35 off 16 to set up a captivating finish. Evelyn (13*) and Megan (11*) taking us home.

Since then 3 defeats but 3 creditable performances. Lydia’s 2/16 v Timperley received praise from the opposition coach, whilst a brilliant Sale side were made to work hard by a side which included 3 U10s and was led by excellent showings from LGB (11*) and Maisie (2/14).

Stockport Georgians looked there for the taking when Maisie (1/2), Megan (1/9) and LGB (1/3) kept them to 240 from 12 overs but their bowling attack just had too much for us despite some good work from C. Fletch and Iris. 

Girls Softball Team

For the Girls Softball Team, 2 wins and 2 losses. Heaton Mersey had no match for Megan’s domineering 25*.

Georgians Softball ran headfirst into match-winning batting performances from Dollie (17 off 13) and Iris (15 off 12).

Hayfield brushed past us at The MCG where our score of 236 never looked enough even if Erin (2/6), Evelyn (2/11) and Charlotte D (1/6) kept them at bay for long periods of the 2nd innings.

Our last outing of May was a heartbreaking 2 run loss to Marple where 305 plays 303 was the name of the game in a high scoring thriller.

C Fletch (1/4) bowled tidily but a late flurry of boundaries gave Marple an imposing score to defend.

Dollie (12 off 10) gave it some Timpson but Iris and Megan needed 50 to win when they came to the crease for their 4 overs. Iris (22) and Megan (11) plus extras meant we needed 4 to win from the final ball but only 1 was manageable as Marple hung on.