The Westbury Shamrocks Cricket Club has reached the midway point of the 2025/26 season in a strong position across all senior men’s and women’s grades, with standout performances and depth of talent contributing to an impressive first half of the summer.
In First Grade, Westbury currently sits second on the ladder, locked in a tight battle with Mowbray for top spot. The two clubs have traded places several times throughout the first three months of competition, reflecting the consistent standard of cricket being played at the top of the table. One of the standout stories has been the rise of Jordan French, who followed his maiden Second Grade century with his first A-Grade hundred against Latrobe. French’s breakthrough came at an important time, with several regular First Grade players sidelined through unavailability.
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Senior premiership player Daniel Murfet has continued his excellent early-season form with the bat, reliably anchoring the top order. Support has come from captain Joel Lloyd, who remains a key contributor in pressure moments, and young opener Cooper Kedey, who has continued his steady progression in his second season at the level. With the ball, Oliver Wood remains the side’s most consistent wicket-taker, while Kieren Hume has developed into a dependable partner in the attack, producing disciplined spells week after week.
The Women’s team has maintained their outstanding start to the competition and currently sit on top of the ladder, with Riverside close behind. Co-captain Stacey Norton-Smith has been exceptional with both bat and ball, regularly delivering match-winning performances. Cassie Walker has continued her strong form with the bat, while Summer Cherdron has provided stability and experience in all facets of the game. In the bowling department, Charlotte Clayton and Mackenzie Grant have been consistent wicket-takers, complementing the leadership shown by Stacey and Summer. The side’s balanced contributions have them well placed as they push towards an historic finals campaign.
In Second Grade, the Shamrocks sit third on the table, supported by a mix of experience and returning talent. Club coach Chathura Athukorala has again led from the front, topping the run-scoring charts with disciplined and explosive innings. Luke Watson, fresh from an off-season in London, has slotted back into the side seamlessly and is pushing strongly for First Grade selection with his early-season form. With the ball, Sahil Choudhary, Kieren Bourke, and Suhail Kumar have all provided consistent breakthroughs, supported by Bracknell recruit Anthony Walker, who has added stability to the attack.
The Third Grade side continues to dominate, sitting firmly on top of the ladder. Robindeep Singh and Mohammadzuber Diwan have been reliable performers with the bat, regularly giving Westbury strong starts. The story of the season, however, has been the form of Yadu Satheesan, who has collected multiple five-wicket hauls and already sits near 20 wickets for the summer.
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In Fourth Grade, Westbury are placed second, with James Nesbit and Matthew Henryk leading the batting contributions. With the ball, club favourite Eoin McMahon continues to surprise opposition line-ups, topping the wicket-taking with nine scalps, supported by the consistent efforts of Josh House and emerging bowler Levi Dadson.
Off the field, the club’s new podcast, “ShamWow”, continues to gain momentum. Hosted by Liam Ryan, Kieren Hume, Alec Crosswell and Daniel Murfet, the weekly Spotify show provides insights, banter, and stories from across the club, quickly becoming a favourite among players and supporters alike.
With strong results across all grades and rising enthusiasm throughout the club, the Westbury Shamrocks appear well positioned for a successful 2025/26 season.
