Mill Hill Village Cricket Club wins four Herts league titles
The club's 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th XIs secured divisional championships in the Herts league.
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Mill Hill Village Cricket Club has secured four divisional titles in the Herts Premier Cricket League this season. The club's 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th XIs all finished at the top of their respective leagues. This marks a significant achievement for the club, which plays at Burtonhole Lane in Mill Hill.
Phil Smith, the club's Director of Cricket, described the success as "totally unprecedented" during his 40 years with the club. He noted that this year's accomplishment surpasses the club's performance in 2025, when four Saturday XIs and the Sunday 1st XI all won promotion.
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The 1st XI, captained by Devraj Ray, had a particularly strong campaign in Division 4A, winning 14 out of their 17 fixtures. This is the second consecutive title for the 1st XI under Ray's captaincy. The club fielded a 5th XI in the Herts league for the first time this year.
The club's 4th XI narrowly missed out on a promotion spot, concluding their season in third place in their division. Mr Smith stated that he did not expect the club to match or surpass the previous year's success, calling this season "a season like no other" and "a remarkable, unprecedented achievement".
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+Which teams from Mill Hill Village Cricket Club won their divisions?
The 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, and 5th XI of Mill Hill Village Cricket Club all won their respective divisions in the Herts Premier Cricket League this season. This is the first time the club has fielded a 5th XI in the league.
+How did the 1st XI perform in their division?
The club's 1st XI achieved a dominant performance in Division 4A, winning 14 of their 17 fixtures. This secured them the divisional title and was the second consecutive championship for the team under captain Devraj Ray.
+Did any other Mill Hill Village Cricket Club teams achieve success?
Yes, the club's 4th XI finished third in their division, narrowly missing out on a promotion spot. This follows on from 2025, when four Saturday XIs and the Sunday 1st XI all won promotion.
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