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PNBHS Junior Cricket NZCT Knockout v Rathkeale

 
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PNBHS Junior Cricket NZCT Knockout v Rathkeale
by Ella Mitchell - Monday, 5 March 2018, 1:01 PM
 

PNBHS Junior Cricket NZCT Knockout v Rathkeale

First round of qualification for this knockout competition was held at Manawaroa Park.  PNBHS, batting first, lost a couple of quick wickets early, but were able to recover to be 67/3 after twenty overs at drinks.  Callum Kennett accelerated the scoring after drinks depositing the ball twice onto the croquet lawn for sixes in his score of 47 runs.  Upon his dismissal, Jonty Fleck blasted a quick 35 off 30 deliveries.  The constant throughout was Lachie Bradford who scored a patient 47 which held the innings together.  PNBHS ending up with 195/6 off their 40 overs.

Rathkeale never looked like chasing the total down as they faced accurate bowling from PNBHS accompanied by very good fielding with some excellent catches taken.  Rathkeale being bundled out for 49.  A win to PNBHS by 146 runs.  Michael Watkins with the amazing figures of 5/4 off 6 overs with his lethal variety of left arm spin.  Callum Kennett with 4-15 off 5.4 overs.  Angus Liver also set the tone opening the bowling only conceding 7 runs off his 6 overs.