What is Countdown Cricket?

Countdown Cricket is a simplified version of cricket where the number of balls in an innings are counted up to 80 in the first innings and down from 80 in the second innings, so everyone knows how long is left in the game.

The team with the most runs wins. It is an exciting and fast-paced game modelled on the games played in The Hundred. The game is fully inclusive, giving everyone a chance to bat and bowl for their team.

For further details of the rules, please click here.

Countdown Cricket County Competitions 2026

Please see dates below. Full rules and scoring info here.

Entry Forms Coming Soon

Area	Year 6 & below – MIXED (8-a-side, 40 balls)	Year 6 & below – GIRLS (8-a-side, 40 balls)	Registration Link
North	North Devon CC Friday, 12 June 2026 10am-2:30pm	North Devon CC Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10am-2:30pm
West	Venue TBC Date TBC 10am-2:30pm	Venue TBC Date TBC 10am-2:30pm
Central / Mid Devon	Venue TBC Wednesday, 10 June 2026 10am-2:30pm	Venue TBC Wednesday, 3 June 2026 10am-2:30pm
East	Venue TBC Friday, 15 May 2026 10am-2:30pm	Venue TBC Friday, 8 May 2026 10am-2:30pm
South	Venue TBC Thursday, 17 May 2026 10am-2:30pm	Venue TBC Thursday, 21 May 2026 10am-2:30pm
County Finals	Venue TBC Wednesday, 24 June 2026 10am-2:30pm	Venue TBC Wednesday, 1 July 2026 10am-2:30pm

Okehampton Community & Recreation Association (OCRA) run the 'Dartmoor Cup' regional competition for schools that are in the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust and Okehampton/Tavistock areas. For entry to this please contact admin@ocrasport.org.uk.

Two teams will progress from each of the regional North, South, East, West and 'Dartmoor Cup' rounds. 

Other useful information

Please find below some relevant information for the day:

• The competition will run from 10am to approximately 2pm.
• Parking is available on-site.
• Staff will be required to umpire/score matches - schools bringing multiple teams will need a staff member for each.
• Please bring packed lunches, drinks, sun cream, umbrellas, etc.
• Feel free to bring equipment to practice with, but please make sure it’s labelled. Match equipment will be provided on the day.
• Please bring first aid kits with you along with you. A risk assessment will be sent out.
• We will aim to give each team 4 games, but we are dependent upon numbers.
• The top two teams will progress to the County Finals at Topsham Sports Ground.
• In the event of inclement weather on the day, please contact the relevant organiser below before setting off. We will endeavour to make any decision on cancellation before schools travel.

School Support

During the Spring and Summer months, our Club and Community Coaches are busy working in primary schools, offering engagement days and skills sessions to primary schools across the county. The coaches are promoting All Stars and Dynamos Cricket, as well as preparing schools for the summer Countdown Cricket Competition which takes place during May and June.

If you would like one of our Club and Community Coaches to visit your school and provide some sessions, please visit our schools offers page.