BENONI NORTHERNS CRICKET CLUB
Affiliated to the Eastern Cricket Union
Established: 1970
HISTORY OF THE CLUB:
Benoni Northerns Cricket Club developed from what was previously St Patricks Cricket Club. St Patricks Cricket Club was founded in the early 1960s by Father Ford of St Patricks Catholic Church.
The first Chairman of Benoni Northerns Cricket Club was Ray van der Wagen. In 1970 the club moved to the now current premises at Benoni Northerns Sports Club in Brodigan Street. At that stage the Club's highest league representation was at reserve league level.
Benoni Northerns Cricket Club went on to win promotion to the Premier League in 1973 and has played there ever since. The club later amalgamated with Benoni Cricket Club (who were based at Willowmoore Park) in the 1980s.
The most famous player to have been associated with Benoni Northerns Cricket Club was Denis Lindsay who played as a wicket keeper batsman for South Africa.
HONOURS BOARD:
Premier League Limited: 2012/13, 2014/15, 2018/19
Premier Knock-out League: 1991/02
Premier League T20: 2016/17
Premier Reserve: 2018/19
Promotion League Champions: 2008/09, 2010/11, 2013/14
Director’s League Champions: 2008/09
Colts League: 2014/15, 2015/16
First League champions: 1991/92, 2006/07
Second League Champions: 1996/97,
Third League Champions: 1995/96, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2018/19
Fourth League Champions: 2009/10, 2017/18, 2018/19
Fifth League Champions: 2005/06
Ladies League: 2018/19, 2019/20
Admin Excellence: 2005/06, 2009/10, 20010/11, 2011/12, 2015/16
Affiliated to the Eastern Cricket Union
Established: 1970
HISTORY OF THE CLUB:
Benoni Northerns Cricket Club developed from what was previously St Patricks Cricket Club. St Patricks Cricket Club was founded in the early 1960s by Father Ford of St Patricks Catholic Church.
The first Chairman of Benoni Northerns Cricket Club was Ray van der Wagen. In 1970 the club moved to the now current premises at Benoni Northerns Sports Club in Brodigan Street. At that stage the Club's highest league representation was at reserve league level.
Benoni Northerns Cricket Club went on to win promotion to the Premier League in 1973 and has played there ever since. The club later amalgamated with Benoni Cricket Club (who were based at Willowmoore Park) in the 1980s.
The most famous player to have been associated with Benoni Northerns Cricket Club was Denis Lindsay who played as a wicket keeper batsman for South Africa.
HONOURS BOARD:
Premier League Limited: 2012/13, 2014/15, 2018/19
Premier Knock-out League: 1991/02
Premier League T20: 2016/17
Premier Reserve: 2018/19
Promotion League Champions: 2008/09, 2010/11, 2013/14
Director’s League Champions: 2008/09
Colts League: 2014/15, 2015/16
First League champions: 1991/92, 2006/07
Second League Champions: 1996/97,
Third League Champions: 1995/96, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2018/19
Fourth League Champions: 2009/10, 2017/18, 2018/19
Fifth League Champions: 2005/06
Ladies League: 2018/19, 2019/20
Admin Excellence: 2005/06, 2009/10, 20010/11, 2011/12, 2015/16