Ahead of with Royton CC first XI's game with Flowery Field, the band and everyone inside the ground commemorated Victory in Europe Day, with Major Edward Hardacker presenting the match ball.
Bar Chairman and local councillor Lewis Quigg, who organised the event, said: "It was an incredibly poignant day and extremely special occasion to mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe.
"The Tame Valley Brass band also played a selection of music from the era as well as the British Grenadiers, Rule Britainnia and the national anthem.
"A special thanks must go to the Royton Branch of the Royal British Legion, as this is a first for a local cricket club locally outside of Remembrance week."
