Aldridge@BACA Sussex Women’s Cricket League: May Review

Aldridge@BACA Sussex Women’s Cricket League: May Review

Starting in late-April, the third season of the Aldridge@BACA Sussex Women’s Cricket League (SWCL) is underway for its biggest season yet!

Beginning with five rounds of T20 matches in the ECB Premier Division and two rounds of 30-over matches in the regionally split Division 2.

The league now comprises of 17 clubs and 22 teams, growing year-on-year since the inaugural season in 2023. Which is in no small part down to the generous support of Sir Rod Aldridge OBE and the Aldridge Foundation, who sponsor the league and are committed to the growth of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket.

SWCL Division Standings

After an opening block of T20 cricket, Horsham Women’s 1st XI [105pts] lead the way in the ECB Premier Division, losing only 1 game from their 8 played. Hailsham Women’s 1st XI and Burgess Hill Women’s 1st XI both sit in joint second on 75 points, within striking distance and hoping to catch the leaders with 40-over matches about to start in June.

The early leaders in Division 2; West - Chichester Priory Park Women’s 1st XI [60pts] | Central - Aldwick Women’s 1st XI [90pts] | East - Cuckfield Women’s 1st XI and Lingfield Women’s 1st XI [both 60pts].

To follow the standings across the 4 divisions, visit the Aldridge@BACA Sussex Women’s Cricket League official website.

Individual Performances

Cricket is very much a team game, but individual achievements often go a long way towards winning. So, here’s a look at the top five performances at this early stage from across the Aldridge@BACA Sussex Women's Cricket League:

Batting

Millie Gwynn, 95* – Burgess Hill Women’s 2nd XI in Division 2 (East)

Hollie Young, 90* – Hailsham Women’s 1st XI in Premier Division 

Martha Rousou, 83* – Lingfield Women’s 1st XI in Division 2 (East)

Hollie Young, 81* – Hailsham Women’s 1st XI in Premier Division

Hannah Phelps, 74 – Horsham Women’s 1st XI in Premier Division

Bowling

Arwyn James, 5/7 – Lewes Priory Women’s 1st XI in Division 2 (East)

Tillie Tomlinson, 5/15 – Bognor Regis Women’s 1st XI in Division 2 (West)

Sophie Whittington, 4/7 – Horsham Women’s 1st XI in Premier Division

Emily Goss, 4/14 – Burgess Hill Women’s 1st XI in Premier Division

Jessica Palmer, 4/14 – Aldwick Women’s 1st XI in Division 2 (Central)

Each week throughout the season on the Sussex Cricket Foundation social media channels, the best 20 performances with bat and ball are featured (from across competitive recreational cricket in Sussex), thanks to the ECB’s Play-Cricket Honours Boards. 

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Want to keep tabs on all things Aldridge@BACA Sussex Women’s Cricket League? Remember to visit the official website for comprehensive fixtures, results, statistics, standings and resources for clubs competing in the league.