Finchley Cricket Club Hosts School Softball Tournament
The event featured 29 schools and aimed to boost girls' participation in cricket.
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From the archive. This story was written up on 29 July 2026 from reporting first published on 17 June 2026, which is the date shown above. We took up the back catalogue of the local titles we read when this site launched, so the events are older than the page.
Finchley Cricket Club held a softball cricket competition on June 5 and June 12, welcoming 29 schools from the area. The tournament included separate contests for mixed teams and girls’ teams, with the latter designed to coincide with the women’s T20 World Cup to promote female involvement in the sport.
Event Details and Attendees
The competition saw Akiva Primary School emerge victorious in the mixed competition final, defeating Barnfield Primary School. In the girls’ final, Manorside Primary School secured a win against Livingstone Primary School. MP Sarah Sactman, alongside representatives from the Middlesex Foundation and Middlesex County Cricket, attended to support the young participants. Asda provided water and fruit for the players, and Christ College Finchley students volunteered as scorers and helpers.
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A spokesperson for Finchley Cricket Club commented on the positive atmosphere, noting the children's good behaviour and the enjoyment of the sport. The club has offered free taster sessions to all participants to further encourage their interest in cricket, particularly aiming to engage girls who may find it challenging to access sports outside of school.
Club Accolades
Finchley Cricket Club, established in 1832, has been recognised as Cricket Club of the Year 2025 for two consecutive years at the Club Awards. The club currently fields five senior teams and 20 junior teams for both boys and girls and is seeking to expand its operations.
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Questions this report answers
+Which schools won the finals at the tournament?
Akiva Primary School won the mixed competition final, defeating Barnfield Primary School. Manorside Primary School won the girls' final against Livingstone Primary School. Both victories were part of the softball cricket tournament hosted by Finchley Cricket Club.
+What was the purpose of the girls' tournament?
The girls' tournament was designed to coincide with the women’s T20 World Cup to promote female involvement in cricket. Finchley Cricket Club aimed to boost girls' participation in the sport through this event.
+What recognition has Finchley Cricket Club received?
Finchley Cricket Club has been recognised as Cricket Club of the Year 2025 for two consecutive years at the Club Awards. The club has also been established since 1832 and fields multiple senior and junior teams.
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