2026 Middleton-Hands Trophy
Six teams have entered the Middleton-Hands Trophy for 2026.
Please see below for the competition rules for 2026 season.
All games 6.15pm start unless stated otherwise.
Wed 6th May - Mapperton Marauders v MDA
Mapperton Marauders 56 all out (M. Fooks 21, E. Maltby 3-2, D. White 3-6, J.Ronan 2-8) in 14.4 overs.
MDA 57 for 4 wkts (R. Kingston 20, I. Gray 2-3) in 9.3 overs.
MDA won by 6 wkts.
Wed 13th May - Merriott v Wynyards Gap
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Tues 19th May - Beaminster Knappers v Wynyards Gap
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Wed 27th May - Merriott v MDA
Merriott 103 all out (V. Lamb 30, L. Rice 29) in overs.
MDA 107 for 5 wkts (O. Wetherall 29no, D. Hyett 27) in 12 overs.
MDA won by 5 wkts.
Thurs 28th May - Barbarians v Wynyards Gap
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Wed 3rd June - Merriott v Mapperton Marauders
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Wed 10th June - Beaminster Knappers v Barbarians
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Fri 12th June - MDA v Wynyards Gap
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Thurs 18th June - Mapperton Marauders v Wynyards Gap
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Wed 24th June - Merriott v Barbarians
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Fri 26th June - Beaminster Knappers v MDA
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Thurs 2nd July - MDA v Barbarians
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Wed 8th July - Merriott v Beaminster Knappers
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Mon 13th July - Mapperton Marauders v Beaminster Knappers
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Thurs 16th July - Mapperton Marauders v Barbarians
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Sun 30th August - 2026 Finals Day
1.00pm - Semi-Final 1: 1st v 4th
3.00pm - Semi-Final 2: 2nd v 3rd
5.00pm - Final: Winner Semi-Final 1 v Winner Semi-Final 2
Competition rules 2026
We have 6 teams entered for the 2026 season.
The top 4 teams will qualify for Finals Day on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August (2 Semi-Finals and the Final).
2 points for a win. If scores are tied, the winners will be the team who lose the fewest wickets.
If teams level on points at the end of the group stage, positions will be decided on each teams run-rate.
All games to start at 6.15pm with a duration of 16 x 6 ball overs.
In the case of bad weather the umpires may reduce allotted overs with a minimum of 8 overs per side.
Batsmen to retire upon scoring 50 runs.
Each player (not including wicket keeper) must bowl one over before anyone bowls a second over.
A maximum of 10 balls per over (including wides and no balls).
The last 6 overs can be nominated by the captain.
Maximum of 3 overs per bowler.
Broadwindsor CC will supply umpires for each game (we may occasionally ask someone from each team to stand at square leg and each team to score their own innings).
Match fees are £33 per team, per game (£3 per player) payable by the captain on the night.
The fee includes a small buffet back at our clubs main sponsor, The Knapp Inn, Beaminster after the game.
Drinks are available at the ground with an honesty tin.
In the case of bad weather we will contact you on the day and sort a re-arranged date.
Thanks for entering and good luck.
The Committee, Broadwindsor CC
