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Hunslet Nelson were crowned Bradford Premier League Bentley Blast T20 Group B champions after producing a superb all-round performance to defeat Heckmondwike and Carlinghow by 94 runs in Sunday’s final at Gipsy Lane. Batting first after winning the toss, Nelson made an explosive start through Andy McIntosh, whose 31 from
A wave of energy, confidence and community spirit has swept through Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club this summer as the hugely successful Girls‑Only Dynamos Cricket Programme reached its finale. What began as an introduction to cricket for many of the girls has quickly grown into something far more powerful — a
After another successful season for the club in 2025 with another Jack Hampshire Cup win, making the T20 final and our 2nds gaining promotion, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club are hoping to have another successful year. After a tougher time in the league last season we are hoping to get back
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club is celebrating a landmark period of growth after successfully launching its women’s cricket section in 2024 and being crowned East Leeds Soft Ball Champions in 2025. Now, the club is preparing to take the next step in its development with the introduction of women’s hard ball
A historic cricket club could be boosted with new facilities if plans can be agreed with the city council. Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club in Beeston is seeking planning permission to build a new club house. The club, founded in 1869, said the new building, along with new changing rooms and
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club have retained the Jack Hampshire Cup. After lifting the trophy in 2024, they went back to back at Lightcliffe CC against Heckmondwike and Carlinghow on Sunday 10 August 2025. A 7 wicket win resulted in captain Jack Scanlon lifting the cup for the second year running.
Hunlset Nelson Cricket Club is celebrating the outstanding success of this year’s Hun Fest, which once again brought the community together for a day of music, food, and fun. The festival, which took place on Sunday (24 August 2025), attracted one of the largest crowds to date, proving once again
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club is calling on local women and girls to pick up a bat and ball and get involved in the fast-growing world of soft ball cricket. The club, based on Gipsy Lane Beeston, is keen to expand its women and girls’ section and is welcoming new players
In a thrilling conclusion to the Heavy Woollen Junior Cricket League season, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club‘s Under-15 team secured the Gordon S Cooper Championship Shield, delivering a dominant performance against Bristall CC. The final, held on Sunday (11 May 2025) at a sun-drenched venue, showcased the depth and talent of
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club are the Gordon Rigg Jack Hampshire Cup winners for the first time after a four-wicket win against Scholes at a scorching Liversedge on Sunday 11 August 2024. Captain Jack Scanlon had the honour of lifting the trophy. He said after the win: “It is a great