Did you know there are 20 National Counties inaddition to the 18 professional ones? These counties play in their own excitingcompetitions, like the NCCA T20 Cup and the 50-over Trophy – andthey’re a brilliant pathway for players aiming to step up into the professionalgame.
This summer, the Howzat team headed to the stunning Wormsleyground to witness a thrilling day of cricket at the NCCA T20 Finals Day.
In a nail-biting final, Norfolk claimed theirfirst-ever NCCA T20 title with a 12-run victory over Dorset. Stand-inskipper Ben Wilcox led from the front with a superb 73, adding tohis growing reputation after scoring a century in last year’s 50-over final.Norfolk’s 152 proved just enough as they held their nerve with the ball tosecure a famous win.
It was also fantastic for us to have a Howzat stand atthe ground – meeting so many players, families, and supporters who arepassionate about grassroots cricket. A huge thank you to everyone at theNCCA for welcoming us and putting on such a brilliant day.
It was a day packed with high-quality cricket, passionatefans, and a real showcase of the depth of talent across the National Counties.