Girls’ Under 15 Cricket Team Triumphs as County Champions

The Girls’ Under 15 Cricket team are now 2024 Lady Taverners County Champions after a match against Bromsgrove School, held at The University of Worcester Arena. RGS Worcester bowled Bromsgrove School out for 50 runs, ultimately securing victory by 6 wickets in an 8-a-side match, all accomplished within 5 overs per side.

The County competition showcased several remarkable moments. In total, 405 runs were scored across 5 matches and 40 wickets were taken throughout the tournament, with RGS Worcester bowling out every opposing team. On their way to securing a place in the final, RGS beat King’s School Worcester in the semi-final. There were outstanding performances from the RGS players, including Anya Peddareddy’s remarkable achievement of securing 5 wickets for 0 runs in just 2 overs during the Final, with an extraordinary feat of 4 wickets in 5 balls. Emily Jackson and Grace Norris also displayed exceptional bowling accuracy, while Isla Goold exhibited superb wicketkeeping skills, earning recognition as the best ‘keeper in the competition

The team members who contributed to this success were as follows:

Isla Goold, Harriet Murphy, Livvy Evington, Anya Peddareddy, Daisy Williams, Nell Nicholls, Grace Norris, Emily Jackson, Chloe Holbeche, and Poppy Parker.

The Girls’ team demonstrated excellent teamwork, spirit, and resilience throughout the Tournament. The Under 15 team now look forward to competing in the Regional Finals at Edgbaston in April. If the Regional Finals prove successful, the Under 15 Girls will advance to the prestigious National Finals at Lord’s in June.

Many congratulations to the girls and to Mr Benham, their coach. A special acknowledgement must go to our Gap Year Assistant Miss Fawcett for her invaluable coaching support and guidance, sharing her wealth of knowledge and playing experience with the team.

Well done to all involved!