Welcome to Maidenhead & Bray Cricket Club
Welcome to Maidenhead & Bray Cricket Club. The Club is situated in the beautiful village of Bray, Berkshire, on the banks of the Thames, overlooked by the Church of St Michael. The main ground is widely acknowledged as one of the most picturesque in the country.
Records of cricket at Bray go back over 260 years. The Club is now one of the most go-ahead and lively cricket clubs in the county. We have four teams in the Morrant Thames Valley League, and six teams in the Berkshire Colts Cricket League. The senior side has won the Thames Valley League twice, and our colts sides are among the best in the county, with 6 teams playing in the 5 age groups.
We have around 250 colts, boys and girls, aged from around 6 up to 17, and some of our colts regularly play for our senior teams; we regularly provide county teams with colts players, and one has played for England colts teams. We also ensure that as many colts as possible get games during the season, with a programme of 'friendlies'. The Club is one of the few in the county with a dedicated girls section, and is the only one in Berkshire to provide cricket coaching for disabled youngsters.
We have over 20 qualified coaches, 5 qualified at Level 2. We were the first Berkshire club to be awarded Sport England’s Clubmark by the ECB.
The social side of the Club is particularly strong, with a programme of functions throughout the season. For many years the highlight of the social calendar has been 'Parkie Day', hosted by our President, Sir Michael Parkinson.
New players, supporters and their families are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome. There are excellent facilities for playing, practising, socialising and best of all you'll be part of the most progressive club in Berkshire.
Saturday 5th September was the last round of the 2009 Thames Valley League Season. The 1st XI secured the 13 points required to survive another season in the Thames Valley League division 1 with a winning draw over Tring Park, which leaves the First XI the top side in the Town. A great achievement when you consider four got relegated from the division.
The Second XI cemented their fourth position in division 4B with a 25 point win over Eversley 2's, with Saqib Quershi (70 not out) rolling back the years ably supported by birthday boy John Hewitt (51) producing one of his typical cavalier innings.
The Third XI, already promoted lasted week under the leadership of Saj Tariq for the third time in three years, eventually disposed of Newbury helped by a 141 run partnership between Milan Pandya (80*) and Barrie Wykes (54).
The Fourth XI claimed the division 8B title. Already promoted they needed to win to guarantee the Championship against Amersham 3. Restricting Amersham to 224 for 6 in their 52 overs, Bray cruised past the target in the 35th over, Phil Cowell top scoring with 31.
Two sides promoted, two sides mid table, not a bad season!!!
Latest News from the Club
M&BCC Under 9s win Binfield tournament
Under a beautiful Sunday afternoon sky the M&BCC Stags won the annual Binfield under 9 six a side tournament beating the hosts in the final.
The first match was without doubt the toughest against an excellent Finchampstead side who were kept to 242 off there six overs by some good straight bowling and sharp fi
M&BCC Under 9s thunder into the semi final
Under stormy sky's and the watchful gaze of a huge crowd M&BCC Under 9s thundered into the BYCL semi final beating Finchampstead Falcons by an impressive 86 runs scoring 335 for 3 and holding the opposition to 249 for 7 in reply.
Skipper Josh Wallace was delighted to be asked to bat and once again openers Tanm
The Full Match Report - U11s suffer a heart-breaking defeat
The U11s competitive season came to a disappointing end on Sunday as we lost our Berkshire League Quarter Final to Finchampstead Falcons by 18 runs.
Despite fielding a very strong side, which was an achievement in itself with the holidays upon us, it was not meant to be our day! This was always going to be a tough
Sadly not to be our Day - QF V Finchampstead Falcons - Sunday 1st August
Well, I’ve had a miserable afternoon after the Boys unfortunately came up short this morning against a very good Finchampstead Falcons side, by 18 runs.
We won the toss and elected to field – a strategy that’s worked well all season. We bowled very well.
M&BCC Under 9s win the league beating Royal Ascot by a distance
M&BCC Under 9s won the Berkshire Youth Cricket League Division A today scoring 289 for 4 in reply to Royal Ascot's 216 for 5.
Invited to field, skipper Luke Clements was delighted with the excellent (straight) bowling and tight fielding of the team, with Luke himself (2), Mathew (2) and Callum all taking wicke
M&BCC Under 9s stay well north of local rivals
Under a stormy Friday sky and without the sight of Hippo M&BCC Under 9s beat North Maidenhead by 74 runs to stay at the top of the league with one game to play.
Skipper Marcus Wand was happy to be asked to bat, and in spite of a sluggish start, a healthy contribution from from A. Wide and N.O.
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