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SUPER 8 CRICKET

 
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SUPER 8 CRICKET
by Ella Mitchell - Friday, 27 January 2017, 9:18 AM
 
SUPER 8 CRICKET

The PNBHS 1st XI Cricket team are currently in Hamilton for the Super 8 Competition.

Location: Jansen Park, Hamilton

Monday 23 January - PNBHS v Hastings Boys' at 10:30am.

Match Report - Ben O’Connor won the toss and elected to bat in a match that had been moved to the artificial surface at Steele Park in Hamilton. The batsmen made an inauspicious start, losing wickets early. The positive run-rate was maintained, however and the score was 35 in the sixth over when the third wicket fell. This trend continued, with only Caleb Hansen (76) making the most of his opportunities. Of the other batsmen, only Rishabh De played according to the match situation, scoring 22 and occupying the crease. Palmerston North were eventually bowled out for 156 with 8 overs to spare.

The 1st XI bowling effort was disciplined from the start, with both Jack Harris (2 for 17) and Cam Harridge bowling their 6 overs at an economy rate of 2.83. This put pressure on the batsmen and Bryn Wilson was able to snare 2 for 22. Ben O’Connor then ripped through the Hastings middle and lower order to take 4 for 11 from 6.1 overs. Congratulations must go to Finn Martin and Henry deans who bowled well to pick up their first wickets for the team.
Hastings were all out for 106 in the 37th over. Palmerston North Boys’ High won by 50 runs.

Short Scorecard:

PNBHS – 156 All Out

Caleb Hansen – 76

Rishabh De – 22

HBHS – 106 All Out

Ben O’Connor – 4 for 11

Bryn Wilson – 2 for 22

Jack Harris – 2 for 17

PNBHS won by 50 runs


Tuesday 24 January - PNBHS v Gisborne Boys' at 10:30am.

Match Report -  Ben O’Connor won the toss and elected to bat on a pitch that had been under covers for 2 days and had a fresh look about it. The opening batsmen made a more cautious start and played with more patience than on the first day, but both lost their wicket within a period of 2 overs. Caleb Hansen (46) and Bryn Wilson (20) then consolidated with a 51 run stand at a-run-a-ball. The lower middle order then gave a good account of themselves, with Rishabh De once again rock steady with a patient 33.  PNBHS were bowled out for 177 in the 45th over.

The bowling effort was once again impressive, with Cam Harridge taking his first scalp for the 1st XI in the 2nd over. The opening pair’s pressure was converted into wickets by the first change bowlers as Bryn Wilson (2 for 13 from 9 overs) and Finn Martin (4 for 21 from 10), assisted by 2 outstanding catches from Thomas Walshe in the outfield, decimated the Gisborne batting lineup. Ben O’Connor then mopped up the tail with 2 for 1 from 3 overs to have Gisborne all out for 78.

The PNBHS 1st XI won by 99 runs.

Short Scorecard:

PNBHS – 177 All Out

Caleb Hansen – 47

Rishabh De – 33

Bryn Wilson – 20

GBHS – 78 All Out

Finn Martin – 4 for 21

Bryn Wilson – 2 for 13

Ben O’Connor – 2 for 1

PNBHS won by 99 runs


Wednesday 25 January - PNBHS v New Plymouth at 10:30am.

Match Report - On winning his third toss of the tournament, Ben O’Connor elected to bat in a game between the 2 unbeaten teams in our pool. The openers made a steady start as the top order were determined to set a platform for the team, but some tight bowling and ill-considered shots meant that PNBHS lost wickets at regular intervals. Some good starts were made, but the lack of partnerships put pressure on the scoring. The middle order made some good progress, with Rishabh De (30) once again holding the innings together, ably supported by Caleb Hansen (22) and Ruben Love (27). Unfortunately, the lower order failed to contribute and the 1st XI finished on 146 all out in the 48th over.

Another accurate bowling effort saw the pressure being put on the New Plymouth batsmen from ball 1. This soon payed dividends as Cam Harridge had 3 of them back in the sheds by the 6th over. They tried to build slowly, but 2 more wickets fell before a long and arduous 6th wicket partnership took them to the 41st over, scoring at a mere 2 runs per over. When the pressure started building, Finn Martin (3 for 23) snapped up 3 quick wickets before Cam Harridge (4 for 16) and a run out put paid to the rest and they were all out for 114. This was, once again, a superb effort in the field and the credit must go to the bowlers for their discipline and patience.

PNBHS won by 32 runs and now play in the final against Hamilton Boys’.

Short Scorecard:


PNBHS
– 146 All Out

Caleb Hansen – 22

Rishabh De – 30

Ruben Love - 27

NPBHS – 114 All Out

Cam Harridge – 4 for 16

Finn Martin - 3 for 23

PNBHS won by 32 runs


Thursday 26 January - Playoff game at 10:00am.


Match Report -  Once again, Ben O’Connor won the toss and elected to bat. After losing an early wicket, the batsmen played cautiously and Hamilton’s bowlers applied the pressure. Wickets fell regularly but opener Thomas Walshe (39) stayed patient and after the 34th over, at 78 for 5, he was joined by Ruben Love (45) and these 2 set about accelerating the scoring rate. This gave PNBHS the momentum and after Sam Russell (22) joined in, the 1st XI was able to post a competitive total of 172 for 8.

After the high standards set in the first 3 days, the players would have been a little despondent at their efforts in the field. The bowlers toiled hard but a 59 run 4th wicket partnership gave the opposition the upper hand. A determined fight back caused a major collapse once this partnership was broken and Hamilton found themselves at 149 for 9. The Hamilton number 5 batsman held his nerve and PNBHS were unable to take the final wicket and passed the total with 2 balls to spare.

Successful bowlers were: Bryn Wilson – 3 for 33 and Finn Martin – 2 for 33.

PNBHS lost by 1 wicket.

Credit must go to all the 1st XI players who performed well as a unit and came within a whisker of winning the Super 8 title.

Congratulations to Caleb Hansen, who won The Ceremonial Bat for scoring the most runs in the tournament.