HARROW cricket clubs will have to hit early form this year if they have cup ambitions, as the first round of two competitions kick off this weekend.

The Middlesex Federation Cup sees holders Wembley face a testing start to their defence as they host 2002 winners Winchmore CC, while Kenton travel to Sunbury for their debut in the cup.

In the Middlesex Federation Vase, now in its second season, Harrow St Mary's entertain Uxbridge II.