Army Cricketers Smash Records In Big Inter Services Triumph Against RAF
The team broke several run records in a 412-run victory over the Air Force.
The team broke several run records in a 412-run victory over the Air Force.
A win over the RAF at Vine Lane sealed the 50-over title for the Army in the three-day festival.
A 28-run victory gave the Army confidence against an international opponent.
HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently leading the Carrier Strike Group 21 deployment, having departed Portsmouth Naval Base last month.
The Royal Navy bounced back from defeat against the Royal Marines with a 29-run victory in a T20 match over Old Netley & Highfield.
The highest Army total score in a match was reached against a Stragglers of Asia XI.
Oliver Cross impressed with the bat as the Army team displayed their first team credentials with an impressive win.
After a comfortable Army win against the British Police, a much-changed side for the military team lost in the second game of the day.
A T20 match in Exmouth saw the Royal Marines cricket team run out comfortable winners by 26 runs against the Royal Navy development side.
The Royal Artillery battled difficult weather to edge out the Adjutant General's Corps in the final.
A trials day at Odiham Cricket Club allowed the Air Force team to take a look at some new talent.
Both the men's and women's tournaments will take place at Arundel Castle.
The tournament will be held "later in the summer" at an alternative location, although the 2022 competition will return to Lord's.
The tri-service tournament has been arranged for a later date in the year than usual.
The talented footballer and cricketer served in both world wars, played international sport and twice competed at the Olympic Games.
The matches at Tickhill Cricket Club saw a number of fantastic catches for the Royal Air Force.