MATCH REPORT – 1ST XI CRICKET VS ST PAT’S SILVERSTREAM – 02/03/17
Batting first on the Silverstream pitch, it seemed that the 1st XI would have to rebuild their innings once again as 2 early wickets fell to have them at 15 for 2 in the 7th over. However, Thomas Walshe (played into form in Butler Cup) and Bryn Wilson put a stop to the rot with a 3rd wicket partnership of 112 runs. They both played sensibly and ran well between the wickets, putting the bad ball away. After the loss of Bryn’s wicket, Thomas continued to work well with the middle and lower order and PNBHS set a competitive total of 196 for 9 in their 50 overs. Wilson scored 56 and Walshe 79.
The Boys' High bowlers started the second inning in uncharacteristic fashion, losing their discipline and conceding a number of extras and runs from loose deliveries. They did pick up 4 wickets but failed to apply scoreboard pressure as the St Pat’s batsmen were allowed to maintain a good run rate, looking comfortable at 106 for 4 after 26 overs. Captain Ben O’Connor then introduced himself into the attack at the 23 over mark and, in conjunction with Bryn Wilson, put the brakes on the scoring. As the pressure built, wickets began to fall in quick succession. Some smart glove work from wicket keeper Ruben Love accounted for Silverstream’s best batsman and O’Connor soon snaffled a handful. St Pat’s were bowled out for 121 in the 37th over. Cam Harridge took 2 for 30 but Ben O’Connor was the destroyer-in-chief with 5 for 10 from 7.1 overs
The PNBHS 1st XI won by 75 runs.
Photo 1 - Rishabh De receiving his cap (no 765) from Old Boy Aaron Klee.
Photo 2 - Caleb Hansen receiving his cap (no 766) from Old Boy Aaron Klee.
