CREDIT: Finbarr Carroll
The Week 18 fixtures in the Northamptonshire Cricket League Premier Division delivered a round of dramatic finishes, comprehensive victories, and high-scoring encounters on what was the last day of the 2026 season.
Here is the round-up of the final action across the NCL Premier Division in 2026 . . .
Geddington CC vs Loddington & Mawsley CC
Result: Geddington CC won by 2 wickets
Points: Geddington CC (22pts) | Loddington & Mawsley CC (4pts)
Summary: A nerve-wracking thriller at Geddington. Loddington & Mawsley were dismissed for 133 in 32.3 overs, Josh Plowright 34, Theo Marshall 5/38, setting up what looked like a straightforward chase. However, Geddington were forced to fight for every run, losing 8 wickets along the way before finally edging over the line in the 37th over to secure 22 hard-fought points. Andy Reynoldson 29, George Denton 3/33.
Geddington’s 2nd place finish is their highest ever end of season position in the NCL.
Theo Marshall, Geddington CC, 5/38. (Image: Finbarr Carroll)
Overstone Park CC vs Stony Stratford CC
Result: Overstone Park CC won by 95 runs
Points: Overstone Park CC (22pts) | Stony Stratford CC (5pts)
Summary: Overstone Park notched a convincing 95-run victory. After setting a competitive total of 203 in 40.3 overs, Ali McLaughlin 65 runs, Farhad Hassan 6/59, attack dominated from the start, skittling Stony Stratford for just 108 in 27.3 overs to comfortably pocket maximum bonus points. Michael Wells 37 runs, Harvey Julyan 4/16
Check out all the 2026 Leading Premier League Run Scorers HERE
Oundle Town CC vs Peterborough Town CC
Result: Oundle Town CC won by 75 runs
Points: Oundle Town CC (22pts) | Peterborough Town CC (8pts)
Summary: The clash of the round brought a huge run-fest. Oundle Town powered their way to a massive 314/8 in their 50 overs. Mark Hodgson 99, Conor Craig 73, D J Sivaganeshan 2/54. Peterborough put up a valiant fight in response, but were eventually bowled out for 239 in the 48th over, giving Oundle Town a comfortable 75-run triumph. Scott Howard 72 runs, Mark Hodgson 3/61.
Mark Hodgson, Oundle Town CC, 99 and 3/61. (Image: Finbarr Carroll)
Rushden & Higham Town CC vs Kislingbury Temperance CC
Result: Rushden & Higham Town CC won by 3 runs
Points: Rushden and Higham Town CC (22pts) | Kislingbury Temperance CC (7pts)
Summary: The most agonizing finish of the week saw Rushden & Higham pull off a miraculous 3-run victory. Having been bowled out for 196 in just 38.5 overs Ben Paine 52, TiaanLouw 4/21
Rushden defended their modest total with incredible grit, eventually dismissing Kislingbury Temperance for 193 with just 5 balls remaining in the match. Harry Penberthy 54, Chana Ruwansiri 5/32
Finedon Dolben CC vs Old Northamptonians CC
Result: Finedon Dolben CC won by 8 wickets
Points: Finedon Dolben CC (22pts) | Old Northamptonians CC (1pt)
Summary: Finedon Dolben put on a dominant, clinical display. After dismantling the Old Northamptonians batting lineup to bowl them out for 125 in 25 overs Rhys Noble 22 runs, Eddie Hodgson 5/21, Finedon made light work of the chase. Reaching 131/2 in just 11.2 overs, Jack Fuller 56 runs, they wrapped up an emphatic 8-wicket win with maximum points in hand, leaving ONs with just 1 point. This win for Finedon Dolben gave them an unprecedented
Eddie Hodgson, Finedon Dolben CC, 5/21. (Image: Finbarr Carroll)
Season Summary
A 5th Northamptonshire Cricket League title in a row!
2026 season sees Finedon finish top, again, Geddington finish in their highest ever league finish with 2nd place. Rushden and Higham are relegated alongside Loddington and Mawsley after just one year in the top flight. Newcomers next season will be Division One champions Wellingborough Town Cricket Club who are joined by runners-up in div 1, Horton House Cricket Club.
Top run scorer: Jack Lees Geddington CC 812. 2nd, Nick Green Peterborough Town CC 747.
Most wickets: Shivasuya Arun Krishna Old Northamptonians CC 41.
2nd, Farhad Hassan Stony Stratford CC 40.
CREDIT: Finbarr Carroll
