Cricket is coming to Port Macquarie as the town hosts men's and women's Regional Bash games this weekend.
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NSW's best country cricketers will be on display as inaugural title holders Coffs Coast Chargers take on Newcastle Blasters at Wayne Richards Park from 12.30pm on October 24 in the women's competition.
Men's regional players will take to the pitch on Sunday, October 25 as Coffs Coast Chargers play Northern Rivers Rock at Wayne Richards Park and Macquarie Coast Stingers take on Newcastle Blasters at Oxley Oval.
Cricket NSW general manager of community cricket, Ivan Spyrdz said the women's eight-team competition kicks off with a replay of last season's Sixers Conference Final between in Port Macquarie
"The most important thing we can do at Cricket NSW is to give people of all ages and abilities opportunities to play cricket at all levels," Mr Spyrdz said.
"The Plan B Regional Bash and NSW Women's Regional Bash provide exciting opportunities for our best country cricketers to play for the rare privilege of representing their region at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
"With total participation rising in NSW despite the impact of coronavirus, Cricket NSW is delighted that we can continue to offer these opportunities."
The winning team from Saturday's match will automatically book themselves a place in this season's Sixers Conference Final at the SCG.
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