On 15 May 2026, the Northchurch CC U13 A side travelled away to face a formidable Chorleywood CC team. While the final result saw Chorleywood CC win by 58 runs, the match provided an excellent environment for our young players to test their skills against high-quality opposition. The squad displayed remarkable resilience throughout the evening, maintaining a positive outlook and focusing on their individual and collective development despite the scoreboard pressure.

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Team	Score/Overs
Chorleywood CC	147/0 (20.0 overs)
Northchurch CC	89/10 (16.4 overs)

Chorleywood CC won the toss and elected to bat first to set a target. The home side delivered an exceptionally disciplined innings, reaching a formidable total of 147 without loss in their allotted 20 overs. This required a significant effort from the NCC fielding unit, who worked tirelessly in the heat to contain the scoring rate and support our bowlers.
In response, the Northchurch batting unit showed commendable intent from the first ball. While the team was eventually all out for 89 runs in 16.4 overs, the focus remained on proactive scoring and clinical shot selection. Every player looked to contribute to the total, with the squad’s commitment to an aggressive approach remaining evident until the final wicket fell.

League Points Breakdown

Category	Points
Game Points	0
Batting Points	8
Bowling Points	0
Total Points	8

The standout achievement from this fixture is the 8 batting points earned by the team. Despite the overall match result, securing these points is a highly successful outcome. This was a direct result of our aggressive pursuit of runs; by pushing forward to reach a total of 89, the team triggered a higher bonus point threshold. This "positives and progress" mindset ensures that even in a challenging defeat, the squad contributes significantly to our position in the league standings.
We look forward to building on this experience and refining our techniques in the next fixture.

A massive thank you to our hosts, Chorleywood CC, for a very competitive game, and to all the parents and supporters who travelled to cheer on the team.

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Come on the Church!