Berkshire county cricket teams have been traced to the 18th century, although cricket was probably played in the county as early as the 17th century.
Although Rowland Bowen dates the first cricket match to be played in Berkshire to 1751, it is probable that, as in much of southern England, cricket was established in the county prior to this.
[a][1] A Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire side played two matches in 1740 and there are mentioned of the sport in Eton College records before this date.
[b][1] By the end of the 18th century Berkshire was a leading county team.
This club has never had first-class status, and joined the Minor Counties Championship in 1896.