Smethwick Cricket Club

Smethwick Cricket Club, founded in 1835, is an amateur cricket club located in Smethwick, West Midlands, England, UK. The club has a rich history and joined the Birmingham and District Cricket League in 1891.

The 1st XI of Smethwick Cricket Club currently plays in the top Division One, while the 2nd XI competes in The Warwickshire County Cricket League Division 4, and the 3rd XI plays in The Warwickshire County Cricket League.

Smethwick 1st XI has achieved significant success in the past, winning the BDPCL premier Division in 1951 and 1968. The club also emerged victorious in the Graham Williamson Trophy Worcestershire Academy, triumphing over Worcestershire Academy in the final with a seven-wicket win.

The club has a strong focus on youth cricket development and will be commencing their youth cricket development programme from 6th May 2022. Smethwick Cricket Club aims to provide facilities and support to young cricketers of all ages and backgrounds, nurturing them to become professional cricketers of the future.

The club has had some notable performances in recent fixtures. In a Birmingham premier League Division One match against Shrewsbury, Warwickshire prospect Manraj Johal's ferocious pace bowling led Smethwick to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory. Similarly, in a match against Leamington, an unbroken 115-run fourth-wicket partnership between Amritpal Singh and Gurinder Singh propelled Smethwick to another seven-wicket win.

Smethwick's commitment to strong performance is evident in their match against Halesowen. Fine batting from Kadeer Ali and captain Rawait Khan, along with an entertaining knock from Raj Beniwal, were the highlights of their winning draw against Halesowen in the Birmingham leading League Division One.

For those interested in getting involved with Smethwick Cricket Club, they offer membership opportunities to become a part of their cricket community. The club also provides coaching services to aspiring cricketers and encourages anyone interested in junior cricket to join their ranks.

To learn more about Smethwick Cricket Club and their activities, interested individuals can visit their website or contact them directly via the provided contact information. The club is committed to celebrating the spirit of cricket and nurturing young talent in the Smethwick area.