Dateline:	8th November 2023
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	One Day International Cricket at Desert Springs

 

Cricket Ireland recently hosted the Celtic Challenge One Day International (ODIs) and T20I Series between Sunday 15^th and Wednesday 25^th October 2023 at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort with its very own ICC accredited Cricket Ground, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.

Having received One Day International accreditation in April 2021 and having hosted multiple T20 International events in conjunction with both Cricket Spain and the ICC; Desert Springs Resort were delighted to host the inaugural One Day International Cricket fixture on Tuesday 17^th October between Cricket Ireland and Cricket Scotland, with Cricket Scotland taking the spoils.  A further two ODIs were staged alongside two T20Is in the series, with Cricket Ireland winning three fixtures.

 

Cricket Scotland Head Coach stated; “The facilities were excellent, especially the match ground.  Desert Springs feels like a home away from home”

Cricket Ireland Assistant Coach, Glenn Querl commented; “The experience was great, the pitches played nicely throughout the 5 games.  The food has been good and we have been looked after very, very well during our stay.”

Cricket Scotland Performance Director, Toby Bailey had the following comments; “The stay has been brilliant as usual.  The pitches are great and make for exciting cricket.”

MATCH RESULTS:

	Format	Result
Tuesday 17th October	WODI	Scotland Win by 40 runs
Thursday 19th October	WODI	Ireland Win by 79 runs
Saturday 21st October	WODI	Ireland Win by 33 runs
Monday 23rd October	WT20I	Ireland Win by 7 wickets
Tuesday 24th October	WT20I	Scotland Win by 8 wickets

 

Desert Springs Resort Cricket Manager, Peter Scott commented;

“To successfully host the first One Day International fixtures at Desert Springs Resort is a fantastic achievement that highlights the hard work and diligence of all the team here at Desert Springs Cricket.  The Ireland and Scotland teams rose to the occasion and competed in a hard fought series.  Congratulations must go to Cricket Ireland who won the series 3-2 and to Play of the Series, Kathryn Bryce who scored 277 runs across the 5 games”

Resort accommodation for officials and players was provided in the apartments & townhouses at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef catered for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining at the cricket pavilion, The Crocodile Club and El Torrente.

To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here

 

Peter Scott

ps@desertspringscricket.com

+44 7518 295 810

	Dateline:	6th October 2023
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	One Day International Cricket at Desert Springs

It is with pleasure that we announce that Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort with its very own dedicated ICC accredited Cricket Ground and Academy, located in Almeria, Andalucía, south-east Spain has been selected by Cricket Ireland to host the bi-lateral series with Cricket Scotland between Sunday 15^th and Wednesday 25^th October 2023.

Having received One Day International accreditation in April 2021 and having hosted multiple T20 International events in conjunction with both Cricket Spain and the ICC; Desert Springs Resort are delighted to be able to host their inaugural One Day International Cricket fixture on Tuesday 17^th October between Cricket Ireland and Cricket Scotland. Following a practice day on Monday 16^th October at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy, Ireland, the home team, and Scotland will compete in three WODI and two WT20I fixtures on the superb Desert Springs Cricket Ground.

Desert Springs Resort Sales & Marketing Manager, Simon Coaker remarked;

“It is an honour for Desert Springs to have been selected by Cricket Ireland to host their home WODI and WT20I series with Cricket Scotland.  Furthermore, we are extremely proud to host the first One Day International Cricket fixture to be played at  Desert Springs Resort, which is further confirmation of the ability for Desert Springs Resort to attract high quality International cricket events. We very much look forward to welcoming the teams and to delivering a superb event.”

 

MATCH SCHEDULE:

	Format	Start Time
Tuesday 17th October	WODI – 50 Over	10:45am
Thursday 19th October	WODI – 50 Over	10:45am
Saturday 21st October	WODI – 50 Over	10:45am
Monday 23rd October	WT20I	TBC
Tuesday 24th October	WT20I	TBC

 

Desert Springs Resort Cricket Manager, Peter Scott commented;

“We are pleased to confirm that spectators are most welcome to attend all matches and admission is FREE, however we must advise that as an official ICC sanctioned event this is strictly on the basis that all spectators follow the clearly defined signage identifying from where they may spectate.

If travelling by car, spectators are requested to park their vehicles within the Golf Club car park and take a leisurely stroll down La Fuente which will lead them to the cricket ground spectators’ area.

We are looking forward to some intense battles between these teams and some great entertainment on our superb cricket ground.

Feel free to bring your parasols and deck chairs and enjoy the spectacle!”

Resort accommodation for officials and players is provided in the apartments & townhouses at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining at the cricket pavilion and The Crocodile Club.

 

To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here

 

Peter Scott

ps@desertspringscricket.com

+44 7518 295 810

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