MATCH REPORT – 1ST XI CRICKET VS AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL – DAY 3 – 08/03/17
Day 3 started well for PNBHS as Ruben Love went to his maiden 50 early. The enthusiasm soon died down though, as wickets continued to fall, with the team all out for 160, 205 runs ahead.
Auckland Grammar started aggressively, but this soon led to wickets and they went into their collective shells. Once again accurate bowling led to a very slow accumulation of runs although the Grammar middle order proved stubborn and the bowlers had to toil hard on a true wicket. A flurry of wickets fell mid-afternoon as first Ben O’Connor, then Finn Martin proved that quality spin bowling is an effective weapon. The Grammar lower order, however, once again proved their mettle and managed to hold on for a draw at 174 for 8 which meant that PNBHS once again retained the Oram Family Cup for all 4 years in a row. Ben O’Connor took 4 for 61 and Finn Martin 2 for 20.
Overall, the game proved to be an enthralling spectacle as it ebbed and flowed for all 3 days and it is one that the players will remember for years to come.
