Low Moor Holy Trinity Cricket Club

Last night our U15s Girls ended their season with victory in the league play off final, beating Harrogate to take the title for the second year in a row, after beating Burley-in-Wharfedale in 2025.

Captain Maddie won the toss and elected to bowl first. Ella and Violet took the new pink ball and struck immediately. Ella taking the top of off stump and a Maddie run out at mid off gave us a great start with Harrogate 2-2 after just 7 deliveries.

Imogen was brought into the attack and struck second ball, LBW, before Maya picked up another wicket in her 4th delivery of a superbly controlled over. Wickets were falling frequently and only a resistant knock of 23* saw L Baker retire for Harrogate. Pace off was working well as captain Maddie gave herself one over, resulting in another wicket, caught in cover by Lois. With 4 overs remaining, Freya came on to claim a scalp with a beautiful out-swinging delivery that beat the bat and Harrogate were 77-6 before overs from Erin, Poppy and Olivia closed out the 16 overs with Harrogate reaching 96.

After a quick turnaround, and questions from Coach Martin about how bowling disciplines and extras could be critical in the run chase, Lois and Erin took to the crease to begin chipping away at the score. Early pressure was telling, as both started nervously but saw us into the 40s with Lois retiring on 23 and Erin retiring having faced half the batting overs with a steady and mature risk-free innings. That brought Caya, Olivia and Maddie into the crease and all departed in quick procession. Having not been challenged in many games past the top 4/5 batters, it was time to knuckle down and see if we could close the game out. Enter our birthday girl and calmness personified, Poppy. At 63-3 and still needing 34 runs, her management of the next few overs was the telling difference as quick singles with Violet, forcing overthrows and fielding errors, allowed us to capitalise and get back in the driving seat.

With just 6 overs remaining, we still needed almost 6 an over and we’d only be getting half that. The partnership took us into the 80s and 90s before an overthrow for 5 runs gave us a release of scoreboard pressure. Fair to say, Harrogate’s bowling attack was excellent. We struggled to find enough bad balls to put away and their bowling lengths were really good. With 5 runs needed off over 14, Violet showed her calmness and improvements in her batting to guide us to victory before the girls ran onto the field in celebration.

It may not have been our most polished performance, but we did what we needed to do, to get over the line, testament to the team spirit they’ve created over the last 3/4 seasons.

Special mentions to Maisie and Sophie, 12th and 13th player who contributed on the day and showed their commitment to the team with their support on and off the field as well as Sadie who came to support the girls.

Another year done, another trophy in the cabinet but more importantly is the way these girls present themselves when they’re in club colours. Maybe not everyone sees the little things that are important, but as Coach, I do.

The girls headed off the pitch in front of their defeated opponents to ensure that they were lined up and ready to clap each and every one of them off as they left the field. This is what makes a team special, recognising humility, being gracious and humble in victory and defeat - the trophies are just a bonus.

Harrogate Girls were a credit to their club, and we all enjoyed pizza together afterwards, showing how cricket should be played!

Hard, fair, but always in friendship.

A fantastic day for the Gelder family. Not only is club member and former Club Coach, Jason Gelder celebrating his birthday, the present the family have waited for finally arrived as LMHTCC player Riley Gelder gets his first team call up for Bradford Bulls RLFC.

Riley has played all his junior cricket with Low Moor and we've seen how dedicated he has been to all sports, but especially his rugby. His tireless efforts have been rewarded with a trip to Toulouse with the first team.

To Nicola, Jason and Taylor, we are as proud as you are and so pleased to see his progress in the game he truly loves. Congratulations to you all.

Riley - back in the good old days, the Bulls players used to drink in the Chapel House with our Cricket players - maybe that's a tradition we can continue to honour over time. Well done Riley, everyone at the Club is incredibly proud of you.

Lovely start to today’s W&G Prem 2 Finals Day as Skipton Cricket Club post 112 vs Menston Cricket Club in Semi Final #1. Great knocks from Lily and Millie who both retired.

Menston’s innings is about to start.

Bar open and food served. Come and watch some cricket in the glorious sunshine.

Just a reminder that the Club is hosting the West Yorkshire Women and Girls Cricket Premier 2 Finals Day this Sunday.

Game 1 starts at 9.30 between

Menston Cricket Club & Skipton Cricket Club

Game 2 starts at 12.45 between

North Halifax Women and Girls Cricket & St Chad's Broomfield Cricket Club

Final to start at 3.30pm.

Bacon Butties from 9.00am to 12noon
Homemade pies and peas/beans from 1pm
Bar open all day and restocked with w**e, fruit ciders, prosecco and a selection of beers.

Look forward to seeing you all.

We hope to see lots of you down showing your support this Sunday! The bar is open all day and there is plenty of food available. It will be a great day for everyone to enjoy and we are so excited to host it! Can’t wait to see you all there, roll on Sunday! 🏏🏏

🌟 ANOTHER U15 GIRLS STAR MAKES HER SENIOR DEBUT! 🌟

Yesterday was a very special day for another of our hugely successful U15 girls, as Caya made her senior debut for the 2nd XI! 🏏💙

And what a debut it was! 👏

Caya stepped in behind the stumps and looked completely at home, wicketkeeping to some new and tricky bowlers she hadn’t worked with before. 🎯🧤

A hugely talented batter, Caya was given the responsibility of batting at No. 4 and looked composed and assured at the crease. She was unfortunately unlucky to be dismissed by an experienced former 1st XI opening bowler — but there were plenty of positives to take from her first senior innings. 👌

What’s particularly exciting is that Caya is yet another example of the incredible talent coming through our girls’ section and making the step into senior cricket. 💪

We’re sure this won’t be the last time we see Caya playing senior cricket for Low Moor! 🌟

Well done Caya — a brilliant first step! 👏💙

If you don’t post when there is 3 out of 3 wins for the weekend teams when can you post!! 🤣

Can we repeat it next weekend? 🤞🏻

Yeah boys!!!!!!!!

This is not a drill, it’s a shock to even us!

24 point Saturday!!!!

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This is not a drill, it’s a shock to even us!

24 point Saturday!!!!

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Not many chances to celebrate for our 1st XI this season while in transition but it was a special day for the Thompson family today with all 4 representing the first team together for the first time.

Jasper set the tone with 1/29 off 5 overs with the new ball and got a red inker while batting including a fabulous cover drive.

Al bowled an 5 excellent overs of probing line at first change finishing with 0/32. He should have had a wicket, bowled, controversially adjudged as a no ball - unlucky.

Ben scored a classy 19 off 42 opening the batting. Never looked troubled until his dismissal.

Nick also played, dropping down the order to sacrifice his opening slot for his son and was outshone by all three sons with the bat.

2026 may not be the season to remember for results, but in Low Moor style it creates memories for its members, families and juniors who are provided priceless opportunities.

The future sure is bright in the coming years with the juniors coming through.