After restricting Berkshire to 191/7 from 50 overs, the weather did not allow play to continue, and the points were shared between Bucks Women and Berkshire at Slough CC.

This result brings Bucks Women’s first season in Tier 3 to a close, and what an amazing campaign it has been.

From a T20 Finals Day, to joint 3rd place in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, there is plenty of positives to be taken from 2025.

Ben Ungaretti reflects on what has been a great season for his side:

As the curtain falls on the 2025 season, I wanted to take a moment to reflect, not just on results, but on the journey this team has taken over the past few years. It's been a season of real progress, challenges that tested us, and performances that reminded us exactly what this group is capable of.

Looking back, one of the most pleasing aspects of this year has been the growth of our team identity. We’re no longer a side simply trying to compete we’re a side that’s starting to consistently challenge, push boundaries, and step up in key moments. A great example of that was our One Day Cup victory over Cambridgeshire, where we held our nerve to win with just a ball to spare. That performance, like many this season, was built on belief, composure, and a refusal to back down when the pressure was on.

There have been standout individual moments too. Cara Duggan has led this side with maturity well beyond her years setting standards in the field, supporting her teammates, and showing real leadership under pressure. Natasha MacBean’s 5/17 in the T20 competition was a clear highlight and should have been a match-winning spell as it gave us the control we needed but unfortunately we dropped short against a good Tier 2 side she also ended up on 28 wickets which was amazing as it was her first season changing to left arm spin. Chloe Hill joining us on loan for most of the T20 competition with a return of 293 runs in only 8 games! her level head, top level keeping and experience really boosted the team and released the pressure on others so they could free up and express themselves more. It’s been particularly satisfying to see younger players grow into their roles, learn fast, and contribute meaningfully.

Reaching the final of the Vitality Women’s County T20 League Division 1 was another key moment for us. It underlined the fact that we’re no longer content just to be in the mix we want to be there at the end, competing for silverware. Playing that final at Wormsley, in front of families and supporters, was a proud moment for everyone involved and a real reward for the effort the players have put in all year.

That said, we know there’s work to do. There always is. Our batting depth remains a focus too often, we’ve relied on one or two key partnerships to carry us through, and we’ve seen how costly early collapses or stagnant middle overs can be in both formats. Our fielding, while improved in many areas, still has room to reach the consistently high standard we’re aiming for those one or two chances missed, those small moments, often prove decisive.

Another area we’ll focus on is the depth of the squad. We’ve been lucky to have a more consistent group this year, but we need to make sure that injuries, exams, or availability issues don’t leave us short. Developing our wider squad and giving younger players exposure to senior cricket will be a key part of our off-season strategy.

Looking ahead, the message is clear, we build on what we’ve started. We’ll be spending the winter sharpening our tactical approach particularly in T20s and working hard to improve our ability to manage pressure situations. Whether it’s closing out tight games, finishing innings strongly, or chasing targets with clarity and control, we know that better decision-making under pressure will take us to the next level.

Off the field, I want to acknowledge the people who make this all possible to the families who travel, cheer, and make sacrifices so their daughters, sisters, and friends can play the game they love. Your support has been incredible, and the players feel it every time they pull on the Bucks shirt.

To the squad thank you. Thank you for your commitment, your energy, and your belief in what we’re building here. This season showed what we can achieve when we work together, and I genuinely believe this group has only scratched the surface of what’s possible.

We’ll rest, reflect, and reset and when we come back, we’ll be ready to go again.

Here’s to an even stronger 2026 season!