Blazers Cricket Academy Launches National Women’s T20 Tournament

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Blazers Cricket Academy (BCA) Launches National Women’s T20 Tournament with 8 Franchises and 100+ Players in the Bay Area, California – Biggest Women’s Cricket Event in the USA

Blazers Cricket Academy (BCA) is excited to announce the inaugural Blazers Bay Area Open National Women’s T20 tournament, taking place over Labor Day weekend in the Bay Area, California. Sanctioned by USA Cricket, this landmark event will feature over 100 women cricketers, making it the largest women’s cricket tournament ever held in the USA.

As part of the East Bay Blazers—Western Division Champions of the 2023 Minor League Cricket Tournament—BCA is committed to advancing women’s cricket through this nationwide initiative, providing a platform for elite competition and promoting the sport.

Title Sponsorship and Support

MethodHub, a leading U.S.-based software services company, is the title sponsor for this prestigious event. The Northern California Cricket Association (NCCA), the USA’s largest and oldest leather ball cricket league, is also supporting the tournament by providing facilities and grounds. Marin Cricket Club, a key NCCA member, is contributing to the tournament’s success. The event will be live-streamed by Ninja Caster, ensuring fans can enjoy the matches in real time. Shan Restaurant in Santa Clara is the official food sponsor, while Covetit, an IT and staffing solutions company, is another key sponsor.

Tournament Highlights

The Blazers Bay Area Open will feature eight franchises from the USA and Canada, with teams selected through an open draft. Matches will be played on top-quality natural turf wickets at the Santa Clara Cricket Field and the state-of-the-art turf pitch at Easterbrook Discovery School in San Jose.

“This tournament is a dream come true for all women cricketers. At Blazers Cricket Academy, we’re excited to lead this initiative to support women’s cricket,” said Biju Nair, President and CEO of Blazers Cricket Academy and East Bay Blazers.

For the schedule, visit https://cricclubs.com/BayAreaOpen/fixtures.do?clubId=1091679.

About Blazers Bay Area Open:

The Blazers Bay Area Open is a premier annual women’s cricket event organized by Blazers Cricket Academy (BCA). The 2024 tournament, scheduled from August 31st to September 2nd, will feature eight franchises from the USA and Canada, with matches held in Santa Clara and San Jose, CA. For more details, visit https://www.blazerscricketacademy.com.