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Decades of big innings, unforgettable finals, and the people who gave the crest its meaning. This is our story — and it is still being written.
THE MOMENTS THAT MATTERA defining chapter in Canterbury history: an unbeaten run that stretched from mid-2006 to mid-2008.
Not simply a winning season. An extraordinary stretch of consistency, belief, and togetherness.
See the championship yearsCONSECUTIVE CHG-A
GAMES UNBEATEN
Unbeaten throughout the entire 2007 season
One tied match included in the 35-game run
NECC ended the unbeaten streak
A snapshot of Canterbury’s long-standing presence in the CHG, CTZ and T20 competitions.
Challenge division
Citizen division
Twenty20 division
Division totals reflect the club summary records. The finals archive below features selected documented matches, not a complete list of every title.
From the triumphs to the near misses — explore the matches that left their mark on Canterbury history.
Blinder By Shahzeb Took the victory away
An unforgettable final with individual brilliance overshadowed by Shahzeb's 74 in 28 balls to Take Capitals to championship.
Final lost by 4 wickets
Amir Abbas · Anant Garg · Mustaqim Rahman
Narrow loss in a roller coaster thrilling final.
An unforgettable campaign that went down to the last over. The team showed grit and class throughout the season.
Final lost by 5 wickets
Abdel Kader Sujon · Danish Javed
Fell just short at the final hurdle.
A strong season with big performances across batting, bowling, and fielding. The team stayed competitive all year.
Fierce playoff run
Clutch spells under pressure
Akram · Haris · Jitesh
2018 Final — Canterbury vs Royal
Won by 118 runs
Haris Chaudhry 85 (60 balls) — 7 fours, 4 sixes
Haris C · Zain Mahmood · Ayoub
2018 Final — Canterbury vs Defence
Won by 5 wickets
Haris Chaudhry 39 (41 balls) — 1 four, 2 sixes
Haris C · Shariq Akhlaq
2017 Final — Canterbury vs Capital
Won by 70 Runs
Akber Hussain 80 (43)
Akber Hussain · Zain Mahmood · Deepak Pabla
2017 Final — Canterbury vs Cathedral
Won by 24 runs
A Hussain 82 (42 balls) — 11 sixes
Akber Hussain · Deepak Pabla
2006 Final — Canterbury vs CCCCC
Won by 8 wickets
Vikram Arora 30* (32b)
Kamran Raza 9 (run out)
The players whose skill, consistency, and commitment helped shape Canterbury's identity. Select a profile to see their full record.
Recognizing the talent and performances continuing the Canterbury tradition.
Yesterday made the club. Tomorrow belongs to the players who wear the crest next.
CANTERBURY · OTTAWA CRICKET
The Rich History archive records the people, competitions and turning points that shaped Canterbury Cricket Club.
Canterbury Cricket Club's modern identity dates to 1983, following the coming together of two earlier sides with ties to the Ottawa cricket community. The Canadian Forces Ottawa Cricket Club and Levenoques Cricket Club shared a determination to keep local cricket moving forward. Their merger created Canterbury and established a story that extends beyond a single match or title. When visitors look for the history of cricket in Ottawa, these smaller club stories are part of the larger picture: grounds developed by volunteers, players welcoming others into teams, and seasons in which a strong club culture helped sustain competition.
This history archive is organized around achievements and the people behind them. It brings together the Golden Era, divisional results, finals appearances and individual player profiles. Championship results and runner-up finishes are distinguished rather than grouped into a single misleading count. Records can represent different competitions, so the season, division and outcome matter when interpreting a club achievement. This approach helps both former members and new visitors understand what a particular milestone represents rather than treating every trophy photo or result as interchangeable.
A club's legacy also lives in everyday details that do not always appear on a scorecard. The first practice of a new member, a captain helping younger teammates learn from a difficult match, or a volunteer preparing for an awards event can be as important to club continuity as a notable innings. Our archives are intended to recognize those contributions alongside cricketing success. If you played for Canterbury, supported a season, or hold photographs and verified records that would improve these pages, please contact the club. Accurate local history becomes more useful when people can add context, identify participants and preserve reliable dates.
