North Moreton near Wallingford (population 328) has had a cricket club since 1858, but it took until 2011 to start a women’s team, and a further 2 years before they won a game.

Fast forward to 2024 and Moreton Mavericks, as the club are known, have now won The Home Counties Women’s Premier League. Defeating some of the biggest cricket clubs across five counties is a true “giant killing” performance by the South Oxfordshire team, and they lost just one match in the process, finishing 32 points clear of their nearest rivals.

Club President Mike Howat said: “The growth of the women’s section at Moreton has been a truly remarkable story and we now compete successfully with clubs of a much higher profile and status.”

26 different players, with an age range of 14-46, contributed to winning this title. Captain Georgia Haworth (23) said: “I am hugely proud of all the players who have helped us become Home Counties champions; it’s been a real team effort from everyone involved.”

Celebrations continue in their clubhouse, which is actually the village pub, The Bear of North Moreton, handily overlooking the pitch.

If you are interested in joining the club, based near Wallingford, please contact Tim Haworth tim@busbar.biz

Club Website https://moretoncc.org/women_and_girls.php
Club Results https://moreton.play-cricket.com/website/division/117954