Afternoon Grade Men

Our afternoon grades accommodate players who prefer a more social form of cricket or find the later start works better for them. The teams are self-selected each week. Occasionally, when able, assisting morning grades by supplying players when we are short.

Afternoon grades have optional training on Wednesdays starting at 5:30pm in our indoor centre.

If you wish to enter a team into an afternoon grade competition, or wish to join a team, please contact us by emailing sydcricketclub@gmail.com.

Division 3 - Tamil XI

The Sydenham Tamils team was founded by a group of friends in the 2017/18 season, initially playing tennis ball cricket. Their passion for the sport inspired them to transition to red ball cricket, marking the beginning of an exciting journey. Since then, the team has expanded significantly, both in numbers and skill, becoming a formidable and competitive presence in the cricketing community. Last season they were the Division 6 grade champions.

Competition Team numbers: Eight

Playing formats: 1-Day only

Playing times: Saturday matches starting at 1pm

Practices: Optional – Wednesdays starting at 5.30pm at the Sydenham Indoor centre adjacent Sydenham Park

Division 4 - Goats

The Goats are a team first formed in the 2000-01 season and have played across 3rd Grade to
Division 5 since that time. They were last Division 4 grade champions in the 2024-25 season.

Competition Team numbers: Seven

Playing formats: 1-Day only

Playing times: Saturday matches starting at 1pm

Practices: Optional – Wednesdays starting at 5.30pm at the Sydenham Indoor centre adjacent Sydenham Park

Division 4 - Royal Challengers

This is a new side to the club who joined in the 2025-26 season.

Competition Team numbers: Seven

Playing formats: 1-Day only

Playing times: Saturday matches starting at 1pm

Practices: Optional – Wednesdays starting at 5.30pm at the Sydenham Indoor centre adjacent Sydenham Park

Division 5 - All Stars

The Allstars has had more than 20 years of association with Sydenham Cricket. Originally formed from Cashmere High students, many no longer playing, the team has continued to put out a team each season based on a love of cricket and camaraderie.

Competition Team numbers: Eight

Playing formats: 1-Day only

Playing times: Saturday matches starting at 1pm

Practices: Optional – Wednesdays starting at 5.30pm at the Sydenham Indoor centre adjacent Sydenham Park

Cavalier Cardinals

This is one of the T20 social grades with our Cardinals side being arguably one of the most social and well organised afternoon grade teams in the Club. They claim a history dating back to coal mining 1962 in Reefton, a team that has gone through some generations and now watched by their fathers.

Competition Team numbers: 15

Playing formats: T20 only

Playing times: Saturday matches starting at 2pm

Practices: Optional – Wednesdays starting at 5.30pm at the Sydenham Indoor centre adjacent Sydenham Park

Gujarat Kings

This is a new side that joined the Club in the 2025-26 season comprising a group of friends who were either not playing, or playing for other clubs, and wished to play together

Competition Team numbers: 15

Playing formats: T20 only

Playing times: Saturday matches starting at 2pm

Practices: Optional – Wednesdays starting at 5.30pm at the Sydenham Indoor centre adjacent Sydenham Park

Masters - Cardinals

The Cardinals are one of our two sides playing in the Master grade. They are the original ex-Presidents grade team that has played in this grade since its formation in the 1940s. The grade is restricted to players over 35 years old (although two below that age is permitted) with ages ranging up into the 60s.

Competition Team numbers: 13

Playing formats: 1-Day only

Playing times: Saturday matches starting at 1pm

Practices: Optional – Wednesdays starting at 5.30pm at the Sydenham Indoor centre adjacent Sydenham Park

Masters - Hospital

Hospital is our other Master grade side. The team was originally created from local hospital/medical colleagues but increasingly these days recruits from the wider community. The side joined Sydenham in the 2004-05 season but its history dates back to 1936.