Regional Pro Series

The Regional Series is a professional cricket league in Scotland. It is Scotland's premier domestic competition for the most talented cricketers in the country. The series was first contested in 2016 replaced the North Sea Pro Series a competition which was a joint venture between the Royal Dutch Cricket Board and Cricket Scotland. The competition is sponsored by Tilney. The Regional Pro Series comprises a 50-over tournament, the Tilney Pro50 and a 20-over tournament the Tilney T20 Blitz.[1][2]

The tournament consists of three teams; Western Warriors, Eastern Knights and Caledonian Highlanders. Each team is based in a different region of Scotland and has representative teams throughout youth age groups. Eastern Knights are the defending champion in both 50 over and T20 competitions.[3][4][5]

Teams
FranchiseHome grounds (2019)Captain (2019)Coach (2019)
Caledonian HighlandersForthill, Dundee Michael Leask Craig Wallace
Eastern KnightsThe Grange, Edinburgh
Merchiston, Edinburgh		 Andrew Brock Steve Gilmour
Western WarriorsTitwood, Glasgow
New Cambusdoon, Ayr		 Richie Berrington Andy Tennant

Squads (2019)
Caledonian Highlanders Eastern Knights Western Warriors

See also

References
  1. Regional Pro Series
  2. Tilney Sponsorship
  3. Tilney Pro Series
  4. CS Pro50 Cup preview
  5. Eastern Knights take the points at Grange
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