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The Heartland Cricket League is a non-profit, nine-clubs with 10 teams cricket organization based in the states of Iowa and Nebraska. The league was formalized in 2004.
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The Heartland Cricket League is a non-profit, nine-clubs with 10 teams cricket organization based in the states of Iowa and Nebraska. The league was formalized in 2004.
Cricket has been played in the United States of America since the early 1700s [1] . Cricket has only been played in Heartland USA since the mid-1800 . [2] [3]
Games were initially played on grassy pitches, which were often uncut with a jute mat laid on top. In 2004 the league switched to concrete-based, carpeted wickets. Neutral umpires were introduced in 2006.
The catalyst that spurred the creation of the Heartland cricket League in 2004 was for hope and expectation to have our players to try out for the US National Cricket team by participating in tournaments in mid-west USA, which were part of the USACA's [www.USACA.org] former Central Zone. Over the years since then the league has made major strides - hosting invitationals, festivals and tournaments and has played in tournaments in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Colorado states.
HCL Tornadoes under Urvil Patel toured Houston to participate in the 2013 CW regional tournament, participating teams were Dallas, Houston, Austin, Colorado, HCL and CW Presidents XI
HCL continues to host and tour Colorado Cricket League and Tri-State Cricket League (Wichita, KS).
HCL participates in many inter-league trophies in states of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Iowa.
2021 - Iowa Bulls (4)
2020 - BlackCaps (1)
2019 - Vikings (1) and Knights Cricket Club (9)
2018 - Iowa Bulls (2) and Knights Cricket Club (8)
2017 - Iowa State University Cricket Club (3)
2016 - Iowa State University Cricket Club (2)
2015 - Iowa State University Cricket Club (1)
2014 - Knights Cricket Club (7)
2013 - Knights Cricket Club (6)
2012 - Knights Cricket Club (5)
2011 - Cedar Rapids Kings (2)
2010 - Cedar Rapids Kings (1)
2009 - Iowa Bulls (1)
2008 - Elite Cricket Club (1)
2007 - Knights Cricket Club (4)
2006 - Cedar Rapids All-Starts (1)
2005 - Knights Cricket Club (3)
2004 - Knights Cricket Club (2)
2003 - Knights Cricket Club (1)
In 2004 HCL was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization. The league runs a cricket tournament which takes place from May to September each year and involves approximately 200 players.
The HCL is made up of eight clubs.
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