Petersfield Sunday XI v Hambeldon Sunday XI

The last day of the season is always a sad time in any cricket clubs calendar,but this turned out to be doubly sad as Petersfield lost dramatically to Hambledon on a warmer than usual day at Hambledon Cricket Club.

Petersfield's captain Marcus Sampson changed his call on the coin toss (having not lost a toss all season) and Petersfield were asked to field. With Richard Stephens (0-20 off 6 overs) and Billy Maisey (0-11 off 4) keeping a very tight strangle hold on the Hambledon openers, they forced them into 1 risky single too many when Oscar Windebank and Richard Stephens combined to run out Champman (5) to give Petersfield the breakthrough their bowling deserved. Petersfield kept it very tight for the next 15 overs or so with Mark (the grey bear) Holloway (0-20 off 5) very unlucky not to pick up Mcgrath (57) with some lovely deliveries which somehow missed the stumps. He was superbly aided in his endeavors by Oscar Windebank (3-9 off 7) who had the Hambledon upper middle order in complete disarray with a spell worthy of any game of cricket which included a double wicket maiden. Hambledon recovered and took advantage of some tired bowling from Petersfield's medium pacers before Chris Russell (3-19 off 3) gained a measure of control back in to proceedings. Hambledon ended on 191-9 after some lusty blows in the last over spoiling Chris's figures somewhat.

Petersfield's reply started well with James Stratford Tuke (4) and John Mcguire (77) putting on 48 before James got an accurate ball which bounced about 2 inches off the ground before taking middle stump out. John and number 3 Billy Maisey (21) then took the score along nicely up to drinks with John bringing up his 50 with a glorious punch through the covers for 4. At drinks John decided that he could not continue as his knee and calf were playing up and so he retired hurt. This unfortunately brought about a  the demise of Gabriel Broadhurst first ball, Richard Stephens 2nd ball, Mark Holloway 1st ball, Dave Squires 2nd Ball, Simon Dodd 1st ball and Oscar Windebank 1st ball to give 1 hatrick to S Le Clerq (5-11 off 6) and M Le Clerq (1-9 off 1.3) some remarkable bowling figures. This was a batting collapse of mighty proportions and only Billy Maisey, Chris Russell (14), Marcus Sampson (11 not out) and the returning John McGuire getting bat on ball. This collapse left Petersfield all out for 153.

Petersfield were left in a state of shock having seemingly had the game comfortably in control at around 20 overs. So the season ends on a low note but as ever the Sunday Xi was good fun with some superb banter within the team and with the opposition. It has been a difficult season with the weather but a reasonable season was had and Marcus was very happy with how things went although a few games got away from us.

The author’s man of the match (do not forget to vote on Teamer.net) was John McGuire's 77 which lit up an otherwise disappointing day. Special mention for Oscar Windebank who showed when on form he is one of the most effective bowlers at the club.

Comedy moment of the day goes to Dave Squires who bowled a ball, fell over, pitched about 5 yards in front of his sprawled body and still managed to get the ball down the other end for a dot ball (one of the few balls he managed to get straight all day)

Already looking forward to next season

Simon Dodd with his award for the best Tea's of the season before the game.

Fun Day report.

Well on a quite magnificent morning Petersfield cricket club opened its doors to the parents of the colts cricketers to show the boys and girls that their talent was inherited from their parents.

The day started off with a lot of work by the volunteers and parents to get the ground and pavilion ready for the up coming Fun day. Special thanks to Andy and Dee Salmon, Mark Friend and all the ladies who cleaned, cooked and served drinks to make the day complete.

The first game to get going was the under 7s who despite having the best part of 25 colts on the books only had 10 lads and dads. This did not diminish the competitive nature of the game as a mixed dads’ and lads’ game. A big shout went up in the first over as one son bowled a beauty to his dad which 'swung miles' according to his dad and took the outside edge. The game then took an unexpected turn as a test match attitude arrived for a 20x20 game and they finished the game a few hours later than expected. There was a winner with the team of dads and lads who batted first winning but in the end cricket was the winner for the under 7s

The under 9's game was a proper dads v lads game with big shots bring played by the dads as they batted first. This only increased the intensity of the pairs match with the dads losing in the penultimate ball of the match with mutterings that the umpire/coach was a tad biased. This was flatly denied by under 9 coach James Stratford-Tuke

The girls beat the parents for the 3 rd straight year without the help of the usual close finish. The Parents batting 1 st scored 46 for the loss 8 wickets in their 12 overs with the last pair of Anscombe’s managing to lose 5 wickets in 3 overs. In reply the girls posted an easy 80 for the loss of only 1 wicket with each pair contributing to the total. To remove any doubt the girls also won the boundary count 11 to 6 as well. Many thanks to all who took part.

The under 11 game was a 6 a side event with a lot of the under 11s having football and the paralympics stopping them from turning out. Despite a lack of numbers the 2 games played were played in great spirit with the games ending one a piece as the dads ran out of steam in the 2nd game. Some hard yards will be needed to be done over the winter by the dads if both games are not to be lost next September!

The intensity of the day was starting to build as the under 13s and under 15s combined to take on a team of dads/coaches. A couple of dads have bragging rights for the next year removing their sons. Most notably Phil Richards and under 15 coach Dave Squires both bowling the lads all ends up. The lads needed a solid start and they got it with Alex Thomas showing the form that got him the under 15 batting award with a fluent 30 not out. The lads posted a competitive 116 in their 20 overs with all the batsmen contributing during the 20 overs.

With the dads still confident, Phil Richards then had the 3rd XI captain taking note as he played some lovely shots retiring on 30 not out off 20 balls. This set up the victory for the dads with some big hitting for another of the coaches, Matt Salmon, gained revenge on young Ben Turk who had taken a liking to Matt's bowling in his well constructed 34 not out in the lads innings.

The final game of the day was between the under 17 lads v a senior select XI consisting of Saturday captains and coaches. With the under 17s batting opening with their opening bowler, it seemed the lads were not taking the game seriously. Despite losing his partner in the second over, young Nicky Caddick scored quickly before being run out attempting a quick single to Dave Squires and was well short as with only one stump to aim at, the under 15 coach proved that he could play the game as well as coach!

Despite a flurry of 3 wickets following this, including a run out of equal ability to the earlier one from the under 13 coach Paddy May. The lads introduced their over age player Matt Salmon who turned the innings completely with 40 off 13 balls showing his earlier innings for the under 15s coaches was no fluke. The lads scored 135 off their 20 overs. The seniors were still confident as they took on the task of chasing the total down. They had not counted on losing 4 wickets to run outs and some generous umpiring of wides from the umpires Richard Thomas and Dave Cox. Despite some late hitting from John McGuire and Jack Hannam, the seniors fell short by 14 runs amid cries of fowl play as Matt (over age) Salmon bowled a tight final couple of overs to cap a fine all round performance from the 19 year old.

All in all the day was yet again a success and a testament to the talent of the colts and coaching staff at the club, which compliment the 3 Saturday sides perfectly.

The previous evening the colts presentation night was held with the following results

Age Best Batsmen Best Bowler Best Fielder

U9A Tom Stratford-Tuke Fergus Evans James Longland
U9B Mark Butcher Seb Browning Tom Mason
U11A Ossian Tate Tommy Matthews Harvey Baker
U11B Oscar Amis Oscar Maclean Callum Francis
U13 Ben Anscombe Ben Turk Ned Harvey
U15 Alexander Thomas Tom Pocock Gabriel Broadhurst
U17 Benjamin Friend Matt Crouch Rory Newman
U12 Girls Jenny Sinclair Laura Bates Genny Turner
U14 Girls Lorna Williams Olivia Wadey Jess Grange

Age Most Improved Coaches Player Players Player

U9A Sam West William McKechnie Theo Truss
U9B Zac Franklin Arthur Lingham Alex Chilton
U11A Cameron Porteous Joe Clarke Ossian Tate
U11B Adam Childs George Wickens Oscar Maclean
U13 Harry Richards Gabriel Broadhurst Dan Parry
U15 Josh Bird Ben Anscombe Alexander Thomas
U17 Sam Howe Guy Wilson n/a
U12 Girls Eleanor Duggan Ella Williams Olivia Wadey
U14 Girls Katie Nolan Emma Barrett Emma Barrett

U16 indoor Rory Newman Nicky Caddick
Alex Thomas

 

The previous night the Colts presentation evening was held at Petersfield Rugby Club with all the age groups represented. Special mention goes to the Under 9b team who won their SEHCA B East league and the Under 13 team who managed the same feat in the SEHCA B East League. Three young coaches Benjamin Friend, Rory Newman and Nicky Caddick also got a special mention for all their work and support to the Under 7s, under 9s, under 11s and under 13 team coaches and managers. This was emphasized by Nicky getting more than one vote in the players player of the year for the under 9s.

Again this proves that the colts in the club have talent and are also willing to give back to the younger colts. The club continues to move forward at pace.

Petersfield Sunday XI v Langstone CC

With the whole team but the captain expecting the game to be called off on a damp and overcast day both teams were plesently surprised to get a game played. Marcus Sampson won the toss again for Petersfield (I believe he has not lost a toss all season). The captain decided to bat first on a damp pitch.

With the bowlers and umpires carrying cloths (to dry the ball) the innings got off to a slow start with Jack Hannam (4) falling early to a great catch by Petersfield's Ben Friend (guesting for the Langsatone CC team), this was greeted with annoyance by Jack as he was trying to get the runs to cement his place at the top of the batting stats with only 2 games before the awards evening left. Will Rice (39) then came in and with Andy Salmon (71) put on 50 for the 2nd wicket (Will's score closing the gap on Jack) before he got a leading edge when trying to turn the ball to the legside off of Rory Newman (1-29 off 7), another Petersfield player guesting for Langstone CC. Chris Russell (30) then came in and he and Andy put on a quickfire 62 in 9 overs for the 3rd wicket putting the pressure on Langstone and their guest fielders. Before Ben Friend threw the ball in from Midoff to run out Russell on a very close decision by the newly qualified league umpire.

Petersfield were playing good cricket around Andy Salmon with Cameron Clarke (28) and Henry Austin (23) hitting some big shots to push the score beyond 200 before 3 wickets fell in quick succession leaving Petersfield on a healthy 216-9 at the end of their 40 overs.

The coverted award for the best tea of the season is going to be really close at the presentation evening (over to you skip)

Petersfield took to the field and kept a very tight reign on the scoring with the first 10 overs only going for 20 runs before Simon Dodd (1-42) had the opener plumb LBW not that the opener agreed with the umpire. Ben Friend (77) came out out to join the other opener Walmsley (25) to put on 40 for the 2nd wicket before he was run out brilliantly from wide midon,with only 1 1/2 stumps to aim at Dave Squires hitting the top off the leg stump leaving Langstone CC 59-2.

Rory Newman (33) then came out to join his young compadre Friend to push the score along to 129 with the pair hitting some lusty blows to get Langstone back into the game and up with the required rate. Will Rice (1-28) then removed Newman when he tried to cut Rice over gully. Brydon (21) then came in and supported Friend very well putting on another 40 before Brydon was clean bowled by Cameron Clarke (2-6 off 2 overs) with a beautifully disguised slower ball. Chris Russell (1-39) then got the wicket his bowling deserved before Clarke removed Ben Friend with a perfect yorker with the light going rapidly. Dave Squires (1-7) then got the final wicket before the game ended in very dark conditions with the scoreboard providing more light than the sun to complete a comfortable victory for Petersfield.

MOM for Petersfield - Andy Salmon for his well constructed 71
MOM for Langstone (sorry Petersfield) Ben Friend for a lovely 77
Magic Moment for Petersfield - Dave Squires's run out
Magic Moments for Langstone - Ben Friend's catch and Run Outs

Another good game of Sunday cricket played in the right spirit even if there were mumblings of traitor in the pavillion afterwards ;-)

Do not forget the Fun day Saturday and the final home game before the presentation night on Sunday at hom to Grayshott

Petersfield cricket club Fun Day

Dear All,

Colts’ Open Fun Day on Saturday 8th September 2012

After the season we’ve had, this is our chance at the end of season to have some fun and as it has been extremely popular in previous years, we hope that the weather is kind to us for just one more day.

Mums and dads will have a chance to pitch their skills against their sons and daughters. As in previous years, we are making it an Open Day and inviting any new players to come along and find out about the club and play, meet the coaches and visit our facilities. Please pass this on to anyone you think may be interested.

The final match at 4.00pm will see the best of the colts trying to see if they can show the seniors how to play.

The trophy presentation for the colts will take place the previous evening on Friday 7th September at Petersfield Rugby Club – definitely inside as we’re not risking that being rained off. It starts at 6.30, with the doors opening at 6pm.

Timetable for 8^th September:

9.00am: The Heath Pavilion Opens

9.30am: U7s vs U7s Mums and Dads – soft ball match. Please contact Dan Amis on daniel.amis@ntlworld.com if you would like to play

10.00am: Girls vs Girls’ Mums and Dads – soft ball match. Please contact Chris Russell Chris.Russell@gingerassociates.co.uk if you would like to play

10.00am: U9s vs U9s Mums and Dads – soft ball match. Please contact James Stratford Tuke stratfordtuke@btinternet.com if you would like to play

11.30pm: U11s vs U11s Mums and Dads – hard ball game. Please contact Kevan Tate kevan.tate@btinternet.com if you would like to play

1.30pm: U13s and U15s vs U13s and U15s Mums and Dads – hard ball game. Please contact Dave Squires madbluepfc@yahoo.co.uk or Paddy May themays@ntlworld.com

if you would like to play

4.00pm: U17s (including some U15s) vs Senior Select XI Please contact Phil Newman on info@philipnewman.co.uk if you would like to play in the U17s

7.30- 8.00pm Finish

The bar will be open during the day and we will be running a BBQ. Sweets, ice creams, teas and coffees available all day. Last year we had many cakes donated which were sold to raise funds for the club, and any donations will be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are needed to help with the bar, BBQ and teas. Please let me know if you can help.

Please come and support and fingers crossed for good weather.

Finally, thanks to

those of you that have taken the time to complete our

on-line survey and if you haven’t we would be grateful if you could take 5 minutes to let us know what you think of the Club and what we can do to improve it. Please click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X76Q7TM