2nd XI Shine In Season Opener
The senior cricket season got underway last weekend with the 2nd XI being the standout performance.
1st XI - Swinton Moorside v Glossop
Swinton Moorside 257 for 9. Glossop 162 all out.
The 1s kicked off their campaign with a disappointing loss in some cold and wet conditions. Fluent cricket proved difficult, especially for the seamers who struggled with run-ups on the slick surface. Umpires discussed a potential game abandonment 15 overs in, and in hindsight that may not have been the worst outcome for GCC.
Swinton Moorside’s professional Kurera handled the conditions superbly with 124 from 94 balls, anchoring their innings as they reached 257, a total well above par in the circumstances.
- Anuk Fernando 5–69 (14)
- Will Hargreaves 3–51 (10)
Glossop’s reply started well at 110–1 off 16 overs, but a key LBW decision against Anuk Fernando shifted momentum. Conditions continued to play their part, with Lee Dale falling in unusual fashion as the ball held up in the pitch. Glossop were eventually bowled out for 162, with James Eyre adding useful lower-order resistance.
- Lee Dale 47 (76)
- Anuk Fernando 42 (42)
Despite the result, there were positives to take and lessons to build on as Glossop look ahead to next week.
2nd XI - Glossop v Austerlands
A statement performance from the first game of the season saw Glossop take a commanding win on a chilly and damp April day at North Road. Winning the toss and bowling first, Glossop produced an impressive bowling display with Austerlands all out for 72 backed up by some good pressure in the field. Bowling highlights...
- Joe Doody; 5 wickets for 24 runs from 6 overs
- Dave Allen; 2 wickets for 10 runs from 5.3 overs
In reply Glossop produced a measured and disciplined batting performance to knock the runs off with 9 wickets intact. Batting highlights...
- Ollie Boothroyd; 40 not out
An excellent all round start to the season with good energy and positivity from the whole team
3rd XI - Blakeley v Glossop
A really tough start for the 3rd XI vs a very strong and organised Blakeley 2nd XI on a soft wicket at a small ground. After losing the toss and bowling first, although Glossop got off to a good start with 2 early wickets, the opposition settled and took full advantage of the short boundaries, and posted a very healthy 273.
Bowling highlights...
- Joseph Bolton; 2 wickets for 32 runs from 8 overs
- Joe Doody; 2 wickets for 44 runs from 8 overs
- Henry Marsh; 2 wickets for 21 runs from 5 overs
- Nathan Allen; 1 wickets for 55 runs from 8 overs
- Charley Ingham; 1 wicket for 35 from 4 overs
It was always going to be a mammoth ask, and in reply Glossop got off to a poor start losing an early wicket in the 2nd over, but this brought a young Joe Bolton to the crease who produced a herculean effort to try to reduce the deficit. He watched carefully for the good balls, and punished the bad ones on his way to 94 not out, he simply ran out of batting partners.
Batting highlights...
- Joseph Bolton; 94 runs from 102 balls, including 13 fours and 2 sixes
Despite the result, there was lots of positivity around the field and plenty to build on for the season.
4th XI - New Mills v Glossop
Game called off due to pitch conditions
After last years incredible success, the Glossop CC Super Sixes tournament is back! We are opening up registration for players to join now. Requirements to register: Glossop CC paying member or sponsor Age group 14 to 'Old' Cannot be regular 1st teamers As per last year, all abilities welcome! We are hoping to get the majority of names in by the end of February so we can plan with a little more time this year. Please get in touch with Adam Wilson directly if you'd like to play. Once we have all the players names, we can start to put some evenly matched teams together. Any questions, please get in touch.
Come join us on our final Winter Walk of 2025/26 with a 5.6 mile hike up past the plantations, Glossop Low, and then up Cock Hill. Juniors, seniors, friends, family, and dogs are all welcome to join us on Saturday 21st March at 11am . The club will be open from 10am for light refreshments. Suitable walking boots, clothing, and equipment are recommended.
What's On This Weekend (Friday 13th March 2026)