Watch the Cricket World Cup live at Compadres!

The 11th Cricket World Cup (CWC) kicked off on Friday with the opening games featuring joint hosts New Zealand and Australia. New Zealand dispatched a lack-luster Sri Lanka with ease in Christchurch while Australia convincingly beat England in Melbourne.

While the tournament is taking place “down-under” cricket lovers closer to home can enjoy all of the action live at Compadres on Lincoln Avenue in Napa, all thanks to the Napa Valley Cricket Club (NVCC). The brainchild of club president Phil Bourke is the result of Compadres signing on this year to sponsor the NVCC and the timing has worked out really well for both parties. With the CWC running until the end of March it means six weeks of almost daily cricket matches.

The NVCC boasts member from many of the countries taking part in the tournament including Australia, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa and the tournament provides a chance for club members to get together and spread the cricket bible before their own season starts in mid April.

“The NVCC were looking to have a central venue for cricket fans and those interested in learning about the game to watch the World Cup and Compadres with it’s plethora of TV’s was perfect” said Australian Bourke “We’ve been looking for a home of sorts in Napa to meet after matches and host our many visiting teams and Compadres stepped in this year to offer us that. Their timing couldn’t have been better with the World Cup starting and running for the next six or so weeks.”

“We are excited to have the Napa Valley Cricket Club call Compadres their Clubhouse” said Compadres owner Rick Enos “We love the international blend of players and social members, true Compadres united by their love of the sport and a pint or two!”

The games have start times that work well with the time difference between the West Coast and both New Zealand and Australia with the vast majority of them starting at 2:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:30pm local time. A crowd of almost 30 enthusiastic cricket lovers turned up on Friday evening at Compadres and they were treated to two pretty comprehensive performances by the host nations. With seven teams in each of two groups there are lots of twists and turns ahead in the tournament!

You can find out more info on the Cricket World Cup at the tournament website here.

The Napa Valley Cricket Club wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the following sponsors;

Clos du Val, Silverado Country Club, Compadres Rio Grille, Tonnellerie Saint Martin, Penfolds, St. Helena Optometry, First Priority Financial, Anchor Steam, Amcor, Ciatti, Joseph Cellars, Rebel Dog Hot Dogs, Riedel, Stone Universe, Lyve Systems Inc., TricorBraun WinePak, 3 rock marketing, Calistoga Roastery, Napa Gourmet Foods, Napa Valley Body Connect.