The first known reference to cricket being played in Pontypridd dates from 1858. Below is a listing of the first known reference in newspapers to cricket being played by other teams based in Pontypridd during the 19th century.

Boys 1879
Cilfynydd Albion 1891
County School 1898
Excelsior 1889
Juniors 1875
Maritime 1891
Stars 1896
Taff 1875
Thursdays 1897
Victoria 1875
Walnut Tree Bridge 1875