This weekend two rival cricket teams will go head-to-head in an inaugural two-day test match for charity.

Swaffham Cricket Club will play host to the match - named The Test - against neighbouring rival, the Bradenham Bears. 

It is the first time the Swaffham club will take part in a test match of two days.

The money raised from the charity match will go to cancer research, a cause especially important to the club after the son of its second team's captain, was recently diagnosed with stage-four cancer. 

Swaffham CC will take on Bradenham Bears at Shoemakers Lane this weekend.Swaffham CC will take on Bradenham Bears at Shoemakers Lane this weekend. (Image: Matthew Stackwood)
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Matthew Stackwood, who has helped organise the event, said it will be a special game.

He also hopes it will reignite the love for the English sport in the area. 

Mr Stackwood, 39, said: "My dad was a big cricketer so growing up I spent a lot of summers at the cricket grounds with my family and we all loved it. 

Matthew Stackwood will also be the vice captain for this weekend's match.Matthew Stackwood will also be the vice captain for this weekend's match. (Image: Matthew Stackwood)
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"It's a proper day out. The mums used to bring plastic chairs and enjoy the sun and the kids would be in the corner with a tennis ball.

He said: "That atmosphere has been lost over the years especially since Covid.

"But the club's trying to change that and I think we've been quite successful so far but obviously we want to keep that going. 

"It's also something Bradenham is really passionate about so that'll help make for a great day."

The event is in aid of cancer research.The event is in aid of cancer research. (Image: Matthew Stackwood)

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Mr Stackwood said there have been extensive efforts to make this an enjoyable event including having a trophy especially made.

"I've also bought caps for the team so we'll do a presentation before the game like they do for the international games.

"There will also be a barbeque and music in the evening as well as an auction and raffle so it'll be a good laugh."

The match will take place Shoemakers Lane and is free to attend. Starts from 11am on Saturday and Sunday.