At the heart of Capital Kids Cricket is our schools cricket competition — a joyful, inclusive arena where young people discover more than just sport. Every year, children from diverse backgrounds come together with excitement and pride to compete, collaborate, and celebrate cricket. For many participants this is their first taste of the game, but it quickly becomes much more: a place to build confidence, friendships, resilience and leadership. Through spirited matches, supportive coaching, and collective effort, our competition inspires young people to believe in themselves, embrace challenge, and grow together as teams and communities. This is also a mixed gender competition where 4 girls must play in each game. This event reminds us daily why we do what we do — because cricket can change lives and unlock potential far beyond the boundary