The team, based at Sadler’s End, triumphed on the winner-takes-all finals weekend to become queens of England in only their second year in existence.

And ladies’ first-team coach Murray Heslin praised the efforts of his entire squad who coped without the services of England duo Charlotte Edwards and Heather Knight for most of the season.

Heslin told the News: “Apart from a couple of games, we spent most of the season without Charlotte and Heather due to their international commitments.

“We also picked up injuries. Emily Gerke broke her collarbone and Linsey Smith suffered shin splints, so it’s been a real squad effort to win this and every member can feel incredibly proud.

“To do this in only our second season is a wonderful achievement.” Wokingham were one of four teams competing in the finals weekend.

They got off to a dream start by easing to a six-wicket victory over New Farnley in their semi-final on Saturday.

Nicole Beasley (2-13) and Alice Macleod (2-21) combined to help dismiss their opponents for 133 in 46 overs.

Wokingham took less than 25 overs to secure the victory led by Macleod’s blistering 66 not out, and set up a final against Plympton, who beat Walmley in the other semi.

Again, Wokingham’s bowlers were on song as Plympton were shot out for 130 in the 44th over, with Imogen Brown claiming an impressive 3-14.

And Heslin’s side lost only three wickets on their way to victory on 131-3 to win the final and the championship.

Heslin then praised the early-season efforts of Australian star Corinne Hall, stating: “She was a fantastic player, fantastic at motivating the girls and fantastic at supporting the skipper, Alex Rodgers.

“We’ll be trying to being her back over next season.” He also added: “We’ve had fantastic support from the club nand committee and we are extremely grateful for that.

“This is what was sadly lacking at Reading Cricket Club and why the girls moved over to Wokingham.”