Petersfield CC colts winter training schedule

Petersfield Cricket Club will be starting their winter coaching next term and have a full programme of coaching organised. We are very fortunate that as a club we have at least one Level 2 coach, or higher, at every age group and we also have two coaches who have coached County teams. 

I have attached a copy of the Membership From in PDF form and in Word Form (this includes details of dates of birth for different age groups).

I have also attached the schedule for all age groups (and a summary is at the bottom of this email) - we have tried to maintain consistency in terms of times wherever possible but the venues do change. When we are using Bedales please make sure that you park at Dunannie car part and walk up to the Sports Hall. It is possible to park on site at both TPS and Churchers.

You will need to pay Winter coaching fees at the start of term and the club would welcome people paying their annual membership fee at the same time (and a discount is provided if you do pay both at the same time). 

Please contact me at   themays@ntlworld.com   if you would have any questions or comments.

If you would like to pay your fees online please make sure you include your child's name as the reference (sort code 30-96-61; account number 00167574 & account name Petersfield Cricket Club).

We welcome boys and girls from Under 7 through to Under 18 as part of our commitment to developing young cricketers and so please pass this email on to anybody who has a child that you think might be interested in getting involved in the cricket club. 

I hope you all have an excellent XMAS and New Year and we look forward to seeing everybody next term.

Thanks

Paddy May

Petersfield Cricket Club Colts Coordinator

In summary the normal training times will be as follows:

U7s and U9s will train on Friday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm (mostly at Bedales or Churchers)

U11s will train on Friday evenings at TPS from 6:30pm to 7:45pm

U13s will train on Monday evenings at Churchers from 6:15-7:30pm

U15s will train on Sundays from 4pm to 5pm (at Bedales or Churchers)

Girls will train on Friday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at Bedales - the hours split by age groups)

Senior colts (including the u16-u18) will have specialist coaching available as part of the senior nets on Sundays from 5pm to 7pm

Schedule PDF/Document

Colts 2015 Membership Form

Petersfield v Waterlooville B

The senior indoor team got back to winning ways with a comprehensive max points win against previously unbeaten Waterlooville B.

Batting first, Alex (27*) and Will (42*) set a sound foundation for a large total of 149, albeit one boosted by some wild bowling and untidy fielding.

Our bowlers were in no mood to let Waterlooville off the hook. Dom, Shaun and Will each picked up a wicket, all clean bowled, and three run-outs completed the job.

This was a solid, no-nonsense performance from ‘Field, more than good enough to beat our rivals from down the A3. So it’s two wins out of three, a great start to life in Division 2.

The u16s also completed a fantastic win against Waterlooville in a tight encounter, making it a very successful evening for the Red Rose.

Portsmouth B vs Petersfield

Petersfield’s senior indoor side went down to defeat by 16 runs on Sunday against bogey side Portsmouth.

Batting first, Portsmouth got off to a flyer, led by openers Wyatt (34) and Palmer-Goddard (21). ‘Field then fought back superbly with four wickets in quick succession (including Wyatt bowled brilliantly through the gate by Will), only for the last pair, talented youngster Kooner-Evans and wily veteran Rick Marston, with some intelligent batting and aided by a couple of fielding lapses, to push the Pompey total to a tough-but-chasable 132.

In reply, Petersfield got off to the worst possible start, losing Alex and Shaun early on. Will (38) looked in great nick, and Gabe (26) and Ben T (16), playing only their second and debut senior indoor games respectively, batted bravely to get ‘Field close – but, sadly, not quite close enough. It was a great effort by the youngsters, though.

So Portsmouth remain something of a jinx side for the Red Rose, who will be hoping for a change of fortune against Waterlooville B on November 9th.

* This week’s stand-out player – Will with his 38 runs, 2 wickets and a run-out. Fine effort sir!

Senior indoor side lay down a marker

Petersfield’s newly promoted senior indoor side started the season in the best possible style with a thumping win by 65 runs over Fareham & Crofton B.

Batting first, openers Will (26) and Alex (42) got off to a flyer, putting on 78 for the first wicket in 4.1 overs. They were well supported by Damian (25*) and Shaun (23*) as ‘Field amassed a huge total of 186 for 4 off their 12 overs. This fell just short of the Division 2 league record of 192 set by US Portsmouth in 1991-92.

A combination of skilful placement and sharp running were key features of what is Petersfield’s highest total in this competition, as was the fact that Will, Alex and Damian all retired and came back out for a second knock.

Fareham had no answer to this formidable total. Shaun (2 wickets) and Damian bowled with real venom, giving nothing away, and were well backed up by some clever, accurate bowling by Will and Liam. Two sharp stumpings by Alex completed the job and a thoroughly convincing victory.

Tougher challenges lie ahead but this was a real statement of intent by the Red Rose. A fantastic all-round performance. Portsmouth B, last year’s Division 3 champions, lie in wait…

Message from Colts Manager

I would like to thank everyone that turned up to the presentation evening and / or the fun-day and I would particularly like to thank all those people that helped with all the jobs that needed doing (including organising everything).


From the club's perspective both events seemed to go really well (and the club also managed to raise several hundred pounds from the fun day) and I hope your sons / daughters enjoyed the events - we would welcome any feedback about either event


The club would be very grateful if people could vote for us in the Lloyds Bank Community Fundraising Scheme  www.lloydsbank.com/communityfund     and also if people could donate their green tokens to our cause in Waitrose (when I last looked we were trailing in 3rd place)


I will be in touch about winter nets in the next month or two - if you would like to contact me please use my ntlworld email address -   themays@ntlworld.com

Petersfield CC - Friendly XI Vs Langstone - Friendly XI

Petersfield CC - Friendly XI Vs Langstone - Friendly XI

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Result: Petersfield CC - Friendly XI - Won by 52 runs

Type: Friendly

Toss: Langstone - Friendly XI won the toss and elected to bowl

Date: Sunday 31st August 2014

Highlights: Shaun Blanks 90 Will Rice 66 Adam Childs 2-14 Jack Butcher first senior wicket

Another lovely Sunday afternoon at the Heath was topped off with a good win for the Sunday XI thanks to some good top order batting and tight and accurate bowling from Petersfield. Petersfield fielded a very mixed side with 3 under 13s and 2 first team players mixed in with the usual motley Sunday crew.

Petersfield lost the toss but were asked to bat which was a relief to Dave Squires as he would have done the same. Chris Wood (28) and Shaun Blanks (90) got off to a great start putting on 82 for the first wicket with Blanks showing his class as anything short and wide was dispatched to various parts of the heath. Will Rice was starting to panic back in the hutch as it looked like the opening pair may just carry on for the 40 overs but in the 15th over and change of bowler worked dividends as skipper Barnard picked Chris up with his first delivery. Unfortunately for Langstone Will Rice (66) was in the mood along with Blanks to chase down Sunday stalwart Jack Hannam (broken hand) for the batting trophy. With one game left there are now 4 players in with a shout of winning the trophy.

After Blanks got out unluckily bowled off his pads by Brydon Langstone then started to grab the initiative back as Petersfield slumped from 184-1 too 218 all out with only Lima Charles (10), Mark Holloway (5) and Dave Squires (3 not out) contributed to the scoring.

After tea Petersfield took to the field hoping that they had scored enough runs in their innings to give Squires his 3rd win as captain. Lanstone got off to a good start scoring at 4 an over as R Brydon (35) and N Wellington (35) put on 46 for the first wicket as Chris Wood took a return catch to dismiss Brydon. Mr Cooper (one of all the TPS’s teachers) then came out to join Wellington and although the scoring rate slowed the pair put on 33 before Liam Charles bowled Cooper for 21. Liam was replaced by young leg spinner Adam Childs who proceeded to take a return catch in his first over. He continued to bowl fantastically well for a 12 year old and picked up his 2nd wicket as M Wellington (8) tried to hit him over the top but the ball turned square and keeper Squires removed the bails leaving Wellington 2 inches short of his ground. Childs finished with 2-16 off his 5 overs impressing all of the players with his accuracy and turn.

David Longland (2-14 off 5) then joined the party thanks to a wonderful running catch from Jack Butcher to remove opener N Wellington at midwicket. Jack then got the opportunity to pick up his first senior wicket as he trapped Alex Squires LBW as he played a reverse sweep. Leaving Langstone on 166

A very good game played in the spirit of Sunday cricket. Thanks to Alex Squires for playing for Langstone and to Jack Butcher, Harvery Baker and Adam Childs for fielding for Langstone.

Man of the Match - Shaun Blanks for his 90 and 1 wicket

Moment of the match - Alex Squires playing a reverse sweep when he actually looked like he might make double figures for the first time in 3 years to give Jack Butcher his first senior wicket

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Petersfield Cricket Club - Waitrose Green tokens for September

Another way of generating money for the club is using the Waitrose Green tokens and placing them in the bin on the way out of Waitrose in Petersfield

We get a share of £1000 at the end of the month so please contribute when you are in the shop.

Petersfield Cricket Club needs your vote in the Lloyds Bank Community Fund

Petersfield Cricket Club needs your vote in the Lloyds Bank Community Fund

 

Petersfield Cricket Club has been shortlisted for the Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2014 in your area, we need your vote! We have the chance to be awarded a grant of up to £3,000 from Lloyds Bank to help with drainage on the Petersfield Heath Cricket pitch.

We have been playing cricket in Petersfield for over 260 years; we are an integral part of the community.  Two of our members, Nic and Tom, U11 cricket players have been members of the Club since they were 5, they value what the Club has done for them and what winning £3,000 would do: “We love playing cricket for Petersfield. Both of us play for our schools as well but enjoy the friendships and atmosphere here. There are always problems at the start of the season with the Heath pitch. We look forward to cricket but it is often cancelled, very disappointing. Being able to do something about it so we can start the season training and playing on time would be awesome.”

The Lloyds Bank Community Fund was set up to help local people across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man to have a positive impact at the heart of their community by giving grants to up to 1,400 local good causes in 350 communities.

There are four good causes shortlisted in each community and Lloyds Bank is inviting everyone to vote for the causes they’d most like to support.

Members of the public can vote for their preferred community group on-line, by SMS or Twitter, or in a branch of Lloyds bank from 2 September to 10 October 2014. The local good cause that receives most votes in each community will receive an award of £3,000, with the other groups receiving £2,000, £1,000 or £500 depending on the votes received.

You can find out more about the Community Fund and Petersfield Cricket Club and cast your vote by visiting the Lloyds Bank Community Fund website at: www.lloydsbank.com/communityfund.

Voting for the 2014 Community Fund is open until Friday 10 October.

Presentation night

All, a reminder please that we need to know byThursday 4th September your numbers for the Senior Presentation evening. Please either reply to this email or text/phone Lisbeth (01730 894974 ) or myself (07841 783866). We need to book numbers with the rugby club so you cannot just turn up on the night.

MATCH REPORT: Langley Manor 3s vs Petersfield 2s

The 2s suffered an agonising defeat to Langley Manor by 7 runs, which leaves our promotion hopes in the balance.

Losing the toss, amazingly for the first time this season, skipper Stephens and the Petersfield attack couldn’t prevent 'the Manor' from making a brisk start but then fought back superbly to bowl them out for 143 – a great effort in the circumstances.

The catching and ground fielding was not up to ‘Field’s usual standards (the rock-hard, rutted outfield may have played a part in that) but it was one of the best performances of the season from the bowling unit against a side that was among the division’s high flyers. Chris Russell led the way with 4 for 38, but Keith Gumbe (3 for 29) and Chris Wood (2 for 33) weren’t far behind.

Petersfield started cautiously in reply against an accurate attack on a track that was now showing appreciable turn and variable bounce. The abrasive conditions meant the ball was quite soft and scoring was difficult.

Unfortunately wickets fell at regular intervals and it wasn’t until Russell (36) and Stephens (31*) bravely took the attack to their opponents with some clean hitting that the momentum began to shift in Petersfield’s favour. However we were always a beat or two behind the rate and when Russell holed out going for another big hit, that was that.

It could have been worse: Langley Manor 1s scored 434 for 5 in their match! So the Glorious 2s aren’t quite out of the promotion hunt, but need a max points win and other results to go in our favour on Saturday. The team will certainly be giving it everything and fighting to the bitter end at the Heath against OTs and Romsey 3s.

Presentation Evening 12th September

Presentation evening is fast approaching on Friday 12th September at Petersfield Rugby club at 7.30pm.

Following positive feedback from last year's event, we are holding the evening at the Rugby Club again with a hot and cold buffet plus a choice of dessert. Prices for both colts and adults are £15 per person. For those members that would like to bring their partner, there is a special price of £25 per couple. Dress code is no jeans or trainers, otherwise come as dressy or not as you like. If you require a vegetarian or other special diet, please indicate this when requesting your ticket.

To book your places on the evening please email Liz at lisbeth.thomas@btopenworld.com  or call 01730 894974 or contact Judith at judesquires@hotmail.com or 07841 783866.

Payment will be collected on the night.

Please note that this is a ticket only do this year so get in touch with myself or Liz ASAP & do your very best to attend. Lets have a great turnout.

If anyone has any photos of the season, please let Judith have them as soon as possible so she can create a slide show.

PCC presidents day a great success

Presidents Day a great success

Sunday 3rd August and the club came together for the first Presidents day in many a year.
Despite the morning showers the ground was hard and dry as the sun came out on a perfect day for a game of cricket. There were old players, ex-colts (now grown up), current colts, Hampshire and England over 60s a well as the usual Sunday team and club sponsors and supporters.

The toss happened in Nick Blackstad’s (President) head as Dave Squires (Sunday captain) was not involved. The President’s team won the toss and chose to bat, well it was better than watching the president’s side toil in the sun!

As it was, it was the Sunday side who toiled in the sun for the first 10 overs as Jim Smallbone (37) and Chris Wood (35) took a liking to the bowlers and put on 75 for the first wicket. Captain Squires had been hit for 11 in his first over as Jim deposited him over deep long on for a 6 and 4 but Jim then got an edge to Damien Carson (2-29) in the next over to give the Sunday side a break from the onslaught. Squires then removed Chris Wood with a filthy leg side delivery that Chris Wood hit off the back of his bat up in the air to give keeper Josh Collins his second catch in as many overs.  David Greetham went for 10 as Squires picked him up with a jaffa of a ball that pitched on middle and hit the top off off stump, too good for the returning player.

1st team opening bowler Shaun Blanks (13) and 3rd team opening bowler Oli Simpson (23) (to a superb running catch by James Stratford-Tuke) came and went as they fell to Damien Carson and Ben Anscombe (1-25) leaving the Presidents XI on 101-4. Herald Journalist (playing his first game for 10 years) Alan Wooler came and went as he was bowled by Sunday stalwart Mark Holloway (1-35). Harry Cartmell, Waitrose (15) came out and hit some nice shots as he and Trevor Foreman overseas player (38 not out) pushed the scoring along to 142. When Harry was run out Alex Squires (0) came out and lasted 3 balls as he gave 11 year old Tom Stratford-Tuke (1-12) his first senior wicket as he was caught at square leg attempting a pull to cow corner! Mike Freeston was caught off Andy Barnes (1-10) and James Stratford-Tuke bowled the last over for just 3 runs to wrap up the innings leaving the Presidents XI on 189-9

At tea there was a real dilemma for all the players, whether to leave the pavillion at all as there was a real slap-up tea supplied by Barbara Blakstad (presidents wife) and Helen Freeston. It was a tea designed to stop the Sunday side from emerging and forfeiting their innings but there were enough youngsters that Dave Squires was forced to leave the pavillion with his team to try and chase down 190 for the win.

Jack Hannam (1st team captain) and James Stratford-Tuke (3rd team captain and Chairman)  opened the batting but unfortunately James was out for a diamond duck as Shaun Blanks demolished his stumps with a cracking delivery which would have bowled anyone.

Andy Barnes (50 retired not out) joined Jack Hannam (14) and they both scored as freely as the Presidents XI top order and took the score to 73 before Jack mistimed a pull and was caught at square leg. Andy Barnes had been moving through the gears at the other end scoring a quickfire 50 including 3 sixes and 5 fours as he and Shaun Blanks (2-48) went toe to toe. Having made 50 Andy was asked to retire to give some others a bat (well played Andy). Damien Carson (5) and Ben Anscombe (7) came and went as Chris Wood (2-39) put a stop to the high run rate in conjunction with Jim Smallbone (3-10 off 8 overs !). 11 year old James Longland then went out to bat and score his first senior runs before he was bowled for 7 by Wood, having put on 20 with Ben Turk (37). Tom Stratford_Tuke also got his first senior runs scoring 2 runs but was in for a long time and helped Turk take the score to 142-6 leaving the game in the balance. David Longland (14)  fresh from his first 50 last week looked good until he took on Smallbone and missed a straight delivery. Ben Turk then fell caught at mid-off by Shaun Blanks with the score on 164. So the Sunday XI needed 26 off 8 overs with 3 batsmen to come as well as Andy Barnes if required. It fell to Simon Dodd (11 not out), Josh Collins (10 including 1 six off Chris Wood over square leg) and Mark Holloway (5 not out) to see the Sunday XI home with 3 overs to spare.

A great game of cricket which had everything in it from superb shots, good bowling, bad bowling, superb catching and not so superb catching (you know who you are !)

Well played to everyone and thanks for a fantastic day which was enjoyed by young and old. The club cannot fail if it keeps moving forward with events like this. Roll on to next years game

Men Of the Match- Andy Barnes, Trevor Foreman and Jim Smallbone
Moment of the match - James Stratford_Tuke’s catch at long-onPresidents Day a great success

Sunday 3rd August and the club came together for the first Presidents day in many a year.
Despite the morning showers the ground was hard and dry as the sun came out on a perfect day for a game of cricket. There were old players, ex-colts (now grown up), current colts, Hampshire and England over 60s a well as the usual Sunday team and club sponsors and supporters.

The toss happened in Nick Blackstad’s (President) head as Dave Squires (Sunday captain) was not involved. The President’s team won the toss and chose to bat, well it was better than watching the president’s side toil in the sun!

As it was, it was the Sunday side who toiled in the sun for the first 10 overs as Jim Smallbone (37) and Chris Wood (35) took a liking to the bowlers and put on 75 for the first wicket. Captain Squires had been hit for 11 in his first over as Jim deposited him over deep long on for a 6 and 4 but Jim then got an edge to Damien Carson (2-29) in the next over to give the Sunday side a break from the onslaught. Squires then removed Chris Wood with a filthy leg side delivery that Chris Wood hit off the back of his bat up in the air to give keeper Josh Collins his second catch in as many overs.  David Greetham went for 10 as Squires picked him up with a jaffa of a ball that pitched on middle and hit the top off off stump, too good for the returning player.

1st team opening bowler Shaun Blanks (13) and 3rd team opening bowler Oli Simpson (23) (to a superb running catch by James Stratford-Tuke) came and went as they fell to Damien Carson and Ben Anscombe (1-25) leaving the Presidents XI on 101-4. Herald Journalist (playing his first game for 10 years) Alan Wooler came and went as he was bowled by Sunday stalwart Mark Holloway (1-35). Harry Cartmell, Waitrose (15) came out and hit some nice shots as he and Trevor Foreman overseas player (38 not out) pushed the scoring along to 142. When Harry was run out Alex Squires (0) came out and lasted 3 balls as he gave 11 year old Tom Stratford-Tuke (1-12) his first senior wicket as he was caught at square leg attempting a pull to cow corner! Mike Freeston was caught off Andy Barnes (1-10) and James Stratford-Tuke bowled the last over for just 3 runs to wrap up the innings leaving the Presidents XI on 189-9

At tea there was a real dilemma for all the players, whether to leave the pavillion at all as there was a real slap-up tea supplied by Barbara Blakstad (presidents wife) and Helen Freeston. It was a tea designed to stop the Sunday side from emerging and forfeiting their innings but there were enough youngsters that Dave Squires was forced to leave the pavillion with his team to try and chase down 190 for the win.

Jack Hannam (1st team captain) and James Stratford-Tuke (3rd team captain and Chairman)  opened the batting but unfortunately James was out for a diamond duck as Shaun Blanks demolished his stumps with a cracking delivery which would have bowled anyone.

Andy Barnes (50 retired not out) joined Jack Hannam (14) and they both scored as freely as the Presidents XI top order and took the score to 73 before Jack mistimed a pull and was caught at square leg. Andy Barnes had been moving through the gears at the other end scoring a quickfire 50 including 3 sixes and 5 fours as he and Shaun Blanks (2-48) went toe to toe. Having made 50 Andy was asked to retire to give some others a bat (well played Andy). Damien Carson (5) and Ben Anscombe (7) came and went as Chris Wood (2-39) put a stop to the high run rate in conjunction with Jim Smallbone (3-10 off 8 overs !). 11 year old James Longland then went out to bat and score his first senior runs before he was bowled for 7 by Wood, having put on 20 with Ben Turk (37). Tom Stratford_Tuke also got his first senior runs scoring 2 runs but was in for a long time and helped Turk take the score to 142-6 leaving the game in the balance. David Longland (14)  fresh from his first 50 last week looked good until he took on Smallbone and missed a straight delivery. Ben Turk then fell caught at mid-off by Shaun Blanks with the score on 164. So the Sunday XI needed 26 off 8 overs with 3 batsmen to come as well as Andy Barnes if required. It fell to Simon Dodd (11 not out), Josh Collins (10 including 1 six off Chris Wood over square leg) and Mark Holloway (5 not out) to see the Sunday XI home with 3 overs to spare.

A great game of cricket which had everything in it from superb shots, good bowling, bad bowling, superb catching and not so superb catching (you know who you are !)

Well played to everyone and thanks for a fantastic day which was enjoyed by young and old. The club cannot fail if it keeps moving forward with events like this. Roll on to next years game

Men Of the Match- Andy Barnes, Trevor Foreman and Jim Smallbone
Moment of the match - James Stratford_Tuke’s catch at long-on

Petersfield lose despite batting well

Purbrook 3s v Petersfield 3s
Saturday 2nd August 2014
Purbrook 3s won by 4 wickets

After a slightly delayed start due to heavy showers, Petersfield were asked to bat first.
Petersfield got off to a slow start and were only on 6 in the 7th over when captain James Stratford-Tuke offered a return catch to young M Wright who gleefully took his first senior wicket. John Windebank was then adjudged to be LBW to Renfrew as the umpire did not see or hear the inside edge (was very windy). Baker then induced an outside edge off of Simpson through to the keeper leaving Petersfield on 21-3 in the 11th over. All rounder Ben Cox (26) joined number 3 bat Paddy May at the crease and the innings rebuild began with Ben taking up the mantle playing some lovely shots down the ground putting on 61 before he was bowled by Marsh (3-39). Dave Squires came and went getting out to the same bowler in the same way as Cox much to his annoyance.

Under 13 Joe Clarke then showed his coach Squires how to play straight as he supported May very well taking the score along to 135 being caught off opening bowler M Bradley (1-20). Alex Squires (2) was then caught off Marsh playing across the line. This brought Kit Classen (22 not out) in to bat on his senior debut and he and Paddy May punished anything short or wide as the score moved along to 172 before Paddy May mistimed a pull to deep mid wicket to give Renfrew his second wicket. Paddy finished on 82 with 11 fours to get his second 50 in two games as he continued his fine form. Kit and Simon Dodd (11 not out) then scored 18 runs off the last 3 overs to leave Petersfield on a competitive score of 195-8

Purbrook got off to a steady start scoring 34 for the first wicket with a few edges going past gully as well as a few harsh wides off Oli Simpson (2-45). Simpson picked up his 2nd wicket as Garrett was clean bowled for a duck. Marsh (38) and Renfrew took the score to 73 before Renfrew holed out to Paddy May off his son Dan May at midoff.

Purbrook captain A Cornborough (57) came in and hit some lusty blows as well as surviving a very close LBW decision and a couple of difficult catches. Marsh eventually missed a yorker from Dodd (1-46) with the score on 107. Petersfield thought they were in with a chance of pulling the game round as they did in last weeks game but a combination of dropped catches, edges not carrying and good shots from Corborough and J Harris (29) took the game away from Petersfield and only at the end did the 81 run partnership get broken as Ben Cox got the reward for some tight lines finishing with 2-27. The Purbrook number 7 and 8 took them home with no real alarms to wrap up a good win in the 35 over.

Petersfield will be pleased with how they showed resilience in their batting but as the old saying goes "catches win matches"

Man of the match - Paddy May for his 82 (in great form)
Moment of the match - Kit Classens first senior runs

2s continue promotion push

Petersfield II maintained their winning run and promotion push with an emphatic 67 run win over Michelmersh on The Heath.  A determined all-round display secured maximum points, despite missing eight of the team from the previous fortnight.
Stand-in skipper, Rob Alliston won the toss and had no hesitation in batting, although a heavy shower before the start reduced the game to 40 overs each.  Toby Austin and Chris Wood put on 51 for the first wicket in 12 overs without any alarms until, Wood was caught in the gulley from a ball that lifted off a length.  Austin continued onto his 50 with useful support from Will Jameson and Rory Newman, hitting 9 fours.  But with the score at 108 he was caught behind in the 25th over.  14 year old Ben Anscombe and Nicky Caddick, took the score to 134 before Ben was joined by father Rob, and these two accelerated the run-rate with a mixture of good strokes and intelligent running between the wickets.  These two added 60 in 9 overs before Rob Anscombe succumbed for a very good 44.  Ben Anscombe finished with a very commendable 30 not out when the innings closed on 205 for 6.
In reply Michelmersh suffered the worst possible start losing Bundy for 0 bowled by Oscar Windebank in the first over.   Alliston and Windebank bowled a tight spell of 10 overs restricting the visitors to 32-2, Alliston having claimed the key wicket of Ranger who scored a century the previous week against Steep.  These two were replaced by the off spin of Chris Wood and Toby Austin who bowled tightly to restrict the scoring and picked up wickets at regular intervals.  Moore was looking threatening until he was very well caught by Newman in the deep for a powerful 34.  By the end of their spell, Michelmersh were 103-6 so with the game almost won, the aim was to make sure they were bowled out in order to gain maximum bowling points.  Alliston and Windebank duly obliged, each taking 3 wickets.   The side were well-led by Alliston and all bowlers supported by very good fielding.
Petersfield 205 – 6
T Austin 54, R Anscombe 44, B Anscombe 30*, C Wood 25
Bowling: J Lowman 2-25, M Birch 2-58
Michelmersh 138
J Moore 34
Bowling: O Windebank 3-31, R Alliston 3-34, C Wood 2-37, T Austin 1-29

Presidents day cricket match

Petersfield cricket Club Presidents day match

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This is an important fundraising and club support request. Please can you contact me or Jude Squires on attendance, cakes or support. I'm asking all club members, parents, colts, senior, ladies, boys and girls please...



For the first time this year, we will be holding a President’s Match  1pm Sunday 3rd August at The Heath Cricket pitch.

The match will be a limited overs game between two teams made up of guests of the club’s president – Nick Blakstad, representatives of the club’s sponsors, supporters and advertisers, and members of the club. The teams will be chosen to produce a fair, fun, yet competitive game.

The match will start at 1pm, tea at about 4pm, and a BBQ will be held on conclusion of the match at about 7pm.

As we are not having a charity day this year, this is one of the few fundraising opportunities we will have so its important that we get as many members and families to attend as possible.

We need volunteers to bake cakes, man the BBQ, teas and coffees and clearing up. I should be able to browbeat my twins into manning the bar for much of the day but help with other tasks is essential.

Can I ask you all to get as many of your teams as possible along and can we have volunteers from each team as well please.

Thanks for your help

Marcus

PCC Club Captain

3s win thanks to superb batting, bowling and fielding

Petersfield 3s v Riverside

Petersfield 3s won by 29 runs

On the hottest day of the year (even the ants were flying) Petersfield won the toss and asked the visitors to field first much to the delight of the Petersfield players

The home side did not get off to the best of starts as Ben Anscombe (2) succumbed to the short leg fielder as he mistimed a pull straight to him. Rory Newman (13) and John Windebank (17) started to rebuild the innings with some good batting with Rory and John punishing the bad ball but keeping out the good balls until Rory got a jaffa from S Benge (10 overs - 1 wicket - 25 runs) which broke the bail on leg stump. John Windebank then played across the line to a straight delivery to be trapped LBW by D ford (7-1-42) to leave Petersfield on 43-3 in the 16th over.

Paddy May (87 not out) was joined at the crease by Oli Shapley (62) and the pair took to the task of getting maximum batting points to aid Petersfield in their relegation fight with great authority. At almost a run a ball the pair made the Riverside bowlers and fielders wilt in the hot temperatures and punished anything short and wide scoring 19 boundaries including 2 sixes from Shapley. When the partnership was finally broken in the 36th over they had put on 139 (possibly a 3s record) leaving Petersfield very handily placed on 182. The skipper (James Stratford-Tuke) decided against changing the batting order to get quick runs and proved he knew what he was doing as the onslaught continued with he and Paddy putting on 48 to take Petersfield to their best score since the previous season and leave Riverside to chase 230 from their 42 overs

After tea the cloud cover came over slightly and Petersfield confidently took to the field to defend the big total. Despite losing their first wicket in the second over as Oli Shapley (10-2-39)  got a delivery to rise off a length. It took a superb catch from Paul Clarke at gully diving forward to his left,

Riverside set about their run chase with the same determination as Petersfield. Captain K Cowell (85) and J Kundy (69) punished any wayward bowling in similar fashion to Petersfields batsmen and looked to be taking the game away from Petersfield with a 134 run partnership before a change of bowling from skipper James proved to be the turning point of match as Dave Squires (8-4-41) first captured Kundy at midwicket thanks to a good catch from Ben Anscombe in his first over. Captain Cowell continued to punish anything short or legside until Squires got a ball to swing and bounce late and induced a thick outside edge which Rory Newman took diving backwards at point, the score was then 174-3 in the 32nd over.

Petersfield had got what they wanted and they sensed a win could be on the cards if they continued their excellent fielding and catching. Oli Shapley returned to the attack and removed A Kundy (0) with a beauty. Squires continued to cause false shots from the Riverside batsmen removing M Salby (7) and A Cleaver (4) both caught and bowled as wickets continued to fall.

Ben Cox removed L Deller (4) with a lovely slower ball and then had S Benge (7) caught behind by keeper Windebank. A superb piece of fielding from Ben Anscombe at mid wicket accounted for D Price (1) as he threw the ball right over the stumps to allow Squires to break the wickets with the Riversdie player a good 2 yards short of his ground. Ben Cox then clean bowled B Price (0) to wrap up the innings on 201.

A great game of cricket played in the right spirit with some great performances with the bat on both sides making it nip and tuck for most of the afternoon. Maximum points for Petersfield moves them closer to the teams above them as they look to avoid relegation.

Man of the match - Paddy May for his 87 not out as his new bat shows its worth when wielded with such skill.

Moment of the match - Rory Newmans diving catch to remove the Riverside skipper

Scorecard
http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/view_results_details?id=11908877

First half century for David Longland

Petersfield Sunday XI v Swanmore

On a very hot day PCC batted first on what turned out to be an inconsistent strip.  Charles (19) and Hannam (18) started well but were unable to push on.  Dodd (elevated to No.3!) batted well for his 15. Dave Longland came in at 7 and batted sensibly dispatching the bad balls to the boundary.  Others came and went but then Helen Whittaker came to the crease.  She must have watched Geoff Boycott, she refused to be intimidated by the hostile track!  Batting several overs before getting off the mark.  She performed a great support role for the ever improving Longland whose score was creeping along nicely.  He hit two successive fours in the penultimate over taking him to 48.  With Helen on strike they took a single and then another single took him to 49.  Dave was left on strike with one ball to face before the innings closed.  Fielders were brought in to stop the single (spoilsports!)  this is Sunday cricket, they all cried.  But matter not, Dave despatched the ball to the boundary to complete his half century and his personal highest score.  A sterling effort ably supported by Ms Whittaker who finished on 12 not out for a final team total of 152 for 7.

A modest score but not an easy wicket to play.

Petersfields' bowlers gained the upper hand with Blanks taking two wickets.  However a mid order partnership of 43 moved Swanmore to 84 with the fourth wicket to fall.  During this period Petersfield's fielders developed Teflon hands!!  Dropping numerous chances.  This was their undoing as Swanmore pushed the score along with, McCracken (30*), Childs (27) and D Knight (24) the main contributors.  They reached their target (153 for 6) with 15 overs to spare.

Man of the match definitely goes to Dave Longland (NB.  He hasn't bought a round yet!).  In fact I don't think i've ever seen his wallet!!!

Well done Dave L - great innings.

Catching practice at the nets on Thursday me included!

2s win again to continue fine form

Petersfield 2nd X1 vs Andover
Saturday 26th July 2014

On probably the hottest day of the year the toss was vital to win and with the Andover skipper making the wrong call, Petersfield chose to bat and got off to a good start with the brothers Austin putting on 72 for the first wicket.  Toby first to go for a fine 29.  Steady but effective batting from Henry saw him pass 50 in only his second innings in two years.  Two quick wickets by the Andover attack bought together the two senior statesmen of the side to steady the ship and rebuild the innings with a 50+ partnership.  Allerston going for a diligent 28 to then let loose the hard hitting Straw to smash a quick fire 21 off a dozen or so balls including two huge sixes to see ‘field’ pass the 200 mark finishing on 215 for 5 with the other senior statesman Russell with a fine not out for 41.

After the tea interval Petersfield set about making short work of the Andover batting with Oscar Windebank 2 for 21 and Ben Turk 5 for 12 ripping out the heart and soul of the top and middle order with only Andover skipper Roberts showing any resistance with 19 and only the fragile fingers of Russell at slip giving him a couple of lives.  Next top scorer being extras with 7!  Leaving ‘safe hands’ Gumbe to wrap up the innings with 2 for 3 in just 17.1 overs – all out for a meagre 49 in just over an hour of play not giving time for the fine tea of Sarah Turk to even go down to secure a full 24 points for a promotion push and a fine all round team performance.

Sunday XI do not miss skipper

The Sunday XI show life is better without there skipper
A hard fought win on a very hot day away at Grayswood

PCC batted first and scored 298 with Blanko hitting a century (123). Grayswood managed 220 for 9 in reply with an excellent century by Cal Kent 101.

A very fast outfield and the slope played a big part in the high scoring.

Other good supporting performances with the bat go to Jack H (33), Harry Lambert (25), Ben Anscombe (18) and a gritty Rob Allerston (27).

Wickets were shared around with Rob Allerston (2), Ed Davenport (2) and Shaun Blanks (3) bowling well. But bowling performance of the day albeit at the end of the innings goes to demon spinner Tim McBain 2 for 16 off 4 overs................

Fielding moments - 2 catches for Ben Anscombe, a superb low catch by Jack H to remove the Grayswood centurion and the dependable Mark Holloway plucking a superb left handed catch high above his head at backward point

Scoresheet

http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/view_results_details?id=11852284

MATCH REPORT: Steep 2s vs Petersfield 2s

MATCH REPORT: Steep 2s vs Petersfield 2s

 

Steep and Petersfield fought out a thrilling encounter on the weekend in which fortunes swayed from one side to the other, the result in doubt until the very last ball.

 

Batting first, Steep’s total of 172 for 8 owed much to an unbeaten 92 from opener Dale, who survived several dropped chances to hold the innings together in a fine knock. Windebank (3 for 29) and Chris Wood (2 for 27) were the pick of the ‘Field bowlers.

 

In reply, the two Chris’s, Wood and Russell, rarely looked in trouble in putting on 34 for the first wicket. However a leading edge accounted for Wood and when Russell was brilliantly run out, Steep sniffed an opportunity and proceeded make inroads into the middle order, reducing Petersfield at one point to 57 for 5.

 

Steep were eyeing victory, but ‘Field weren’t out of the hunt while skipper Stephens was at the crease and successive, crucial partnerships of 36, 46 and 27 with Gumbe, Dodd and Windebank meant that 14 runs were required with 3 overs to go. This became 6 with 2 overs left and 4 needed off the last over.

 

Petersfield fancied their chances but late wickets were falling and when Davenport departed, caught behind, no. 11 McBain marched confidently (kind of) to the crease, with 2 still required and three balls to go. A block and a scrambled single meant 1 run was needed off the last ball. The tension was unbearable; it was sweaty bum time – how would this end? Sadly a miscued drive by Stephens to the last ball was caught, meaning the result, incredibly, was a tie.

 

This was cruel indeed on the skipper, who, in scoring a tremendous 72, could have done little more to – nearly – haul Petersfield to a famous win. Credit must go to the youngster Yates, who kept his head when the pressure was on and finished with his first league five-fer (5 for 39).

 

A tie in cricket is a bit like kissing your sister, but this was a tremendous game, played in great spirit by two closely matched sides, with the post mortems carried out by all the players in Doddy’s favourite pub (not), the splendid Harrow pub.

 

The 2s drop to 5^th in the league but it’s becoming increasingly tight at the top of Regional Division 2 North, with hardly anything separating the top 5 teams. It’s all to play for.

Hampshire Cricket in the Community Fundraising Events

To Club Junior Co-ordinators,

Hope your seasons are going well and all of the players you work with are enjoying being involved in cricket. We have a couple of events over the next two weeks which should wrap up the junior cricket season in style and hope that you and some of your members can attend.

I would really appreciate any support you can give to advertise an event we have taking place this Sunday in Winchester where your junior (and adult) members will have the chance to see Hampshire’s star players in six-a-side cricket action. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the players and get autographs! These events raise funds to support the work of Hampshire Cricket in the Community including the cricket clubs Small Grants Scheme which we are planning to re-open to clubs in Hampshire next year. If you are able to forward this on to your junior members I would really appreciate it.

HAMPSHIRE CRICKET IN THE COMMUNITY STAR SIXES (featuring Glenn Maxwell, Sean Ervine, Jimmy Adams and more of Hampshire’s star players!) – SUNDAY 20^TH JULY 2014

The Hampshire Cricket in the Community Star Sixes are taking place on Sunday 20^th July 2014 at St Cross Cricket Club. It’s a great day out for all the family and an amazing opportunity to meet Hampshire Cricket’s star players who will be competing in a six-a-side on the day. We’ll have a variety of entertainment and refreshments available throughout the event and will be putting on a special sit-down fundraising lunch for anyone who would like to entertain guests or make the day that bit more special.

Parking available: £5 (including programme)

Entry: Free

Two-Course Sit-Down Lunch: £35 – contact Mike Adams: enmilladams@hotmail.com for more information

We are also hosting a Pre-Test Match Dinner at The Ageas Bowl with entertainment provided by Phil Tufnell. There are a couple of tables left so if any parents, players or other cricket fans are interested in coming along then please ask them to get in touch ASAP!

‘EVE’ OF TEST DINNER – FRIDAY 25^TH JULY 2014

Less than one week later we have another amazing event target at cricket lovers across the county with our “Eve” of Test Dinner on Friday 25^th July 2014 in the company of Special Guest Speaker Phil Tufnell. You can enjoy a three-course dinner for just £67.50 (tables of 10 are available for £675) and help us raise funds to support Hampshire Cricket in the Community.

Eve of Test Dinner: £67.50 – contact Greig Stewart: greig.stewart@ageasbowl.com for a booking form

Hope to see some of you at the events and look forward to working with you all in the future.

match report for 2s v Chawton

: Petersfield 2s vs Chawton

The 2s’ five-match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end at the Heath on the weekend, the side losing to league leaders Chawton by 110 runs.

Bowling first, ‘Field did well to restrict Chawton to 188 for 8. Ben Turk, with 4 for 37, was the pick of the bowlers and Rob Allerston also collected a couple of wickets. The fielding was excellent with Dave “The Panther” Squires holding onto two catches to go with his five behind the stumps on Sunday, which must be some kind of club record.

Thomas (Jnr) weighed in with a sharp stumping and a catch behind the wicket, and with two of our opponents’ batsmen having a stand-up argument using pre-watershed language at the wicket, all was looking good. Taylor top scored with 32*.

Sadly, Chawton’s opening bowlers then ripped through the ‘Field batting line-up, making the most of a wicket with increasingly uneven bounce. Allerston dug in with 22 before unfortunately being run out (we won’t talk about that) and not even Extras with 18 and a bat-breaking toe-crushing 7* from Thomas (snr) – plus a spectacular attack of cramp from Rob – could save the day.

The 2s slip one place in the table to third, still in the promotion spots, and look to return to winning ways at local rivals Steep on Saturday.

Richard Thomas

World cup final get together after Sunday XI match

This Sunday is the World Cup final. We also play DACD at the Heath on Sunday. I will be opening the bar from 6.30. Come on down and watch the end of the cricket and the World Cup final afterwards. Please email me back or reply to teamer if you plan to come down. If we get some decent numbers I'm prepared to fire up the BBQ for burgers (very reasonably priced) or else it'll be nibbles

Hope we can get a good turn out

See you there on Sunday. I'll open the bar even if the game is rain affected

Nick Blackstad will be in attendance running a sweepstake as well

Petersfield cricket Club Presidents day match

All

This is an important fundraising and club support request. Please can you contact me or Jude Squires on attendance, cakes or support. I'm asking all club members, parents, colts, senior, ladies, boys and girls please...

For the first time this year, we will be holding a President’s Match  1pm Sunday 3rd August at The Heath Cricket pitch. 

The match will be a limited overs game between two teams made up of guests of the club’s president – Nick Blakstad, representatives of the club’s sponsors, supporters and advertisers, and members of the club. The teams will be chosen to produce a fair, fun, yet competitive game. 

The match will start at 1pm, tea at about 4pm, and a BBQ will be held on conclusion of the match at about 7pm. 

As we are not having a charity day this year, this is one of the few fundraising opportunities we will have so its important that we get as many members and families to attend as possible. 

We need volunteers to bake cakes, man the BBQ, teas and coffees and clearing up. I should be able to browbeat my twins into manning the bar for much of the day but help with other tasks is essential.

Can I ask you all to get as many of your teams as possible along and can we have volunteers from each team as well please. 

Thanks for your help

Marcus

PCC Club Captain

Petersfield 1s go top of the league

Petersfield 1st  XI match report vs Redlynch & Hale 1st XI

Petersfield 1s moved to the top of County 3 with a fine 5 wicket victory over third placed Redlynch
& Hale. Skipper Jack Hannam won the toss and inserted the hosts on a wicket that promised much
assistance to the bowlers. Shaun Blanks took the new ball and delivered early wickets bowling
opener bayford and forcing number three Webber into a false shot well caught in the covers by Will

With the home side at 31 for 2 skipper Tanner dug in for a gritty 40 as the middle order crashed
around him. Damian Carson bowling a typically tight spell (7-1-8-0) alongside former county spinner
Dave Cox who destroyed the middle order taking 3 for 36. It was the introduction of Dom Carson
that removed opener Tanner before ripping through the lower order (7-0-25-4). The tail fought to
125 but the reintroduction of blanks closed the innings in the 39th

Petersfield openers Damian Carson (27)and Gabes Broadhurst (12) set about the target putting on
38 for the first wicket , the latter caught by one that popped of a length. Will jameson added 18
aided by the aggressive running of Dom Carson (21) however the introduction of the pacy Hopkins
removed the pair with Petersfield at 93. Blanks and Barnes (25*) pushed the score up to 118 when
Blanks caught one that jumped off a length to be caught at short leg. Barnes continued his good
form sealing victory with a square cut six off of Hopkins giving Petersfield the win.
 over.

First win of season for Petersfield 3s

Petersfield CC - 3rd XI Vs Fareham & Crofton CC - 3rd XI

Result: Petersfield CC - 3rd XI - Won by 42 runs

Type: League: Hampshire Cricket League Regional Division 3 SE

Petersfield 3s ended a run of 6 defeats on the trot with a 42 run win against Fareham and Crofton 3s. Petersfield lost the toss and were asked to bat first on a dry if overcast day at Penns Place. With Fareham bowling some short and accurate bowling openers Ben Anscombe (19) and John Windebank (15) put on 31 runs for the first wicket as they looked to give Petersfield a solid platform to build on. This was achieved but then as Fareham’s bowlers were running out of steam John got a rising delivery which took the edge onto his thigh pad to loop to the keeper off Faizel Shahani (9 overs 1 wicket 30 runs). Ben Anscombe soon followed as young fast bowler Sam Watson (10-1-23) finally got a short delivery on target and young Ben could not get his bat out of the way to be caught by the keeper running forward. This left Petersfield on 42-2 but Rob Anscombe (16) and captain James Stratford-Tuke (19) added a further 25 runs (with a few close run outs) before Anscombe gave Connor McMain the first of his 3 wickets. Petersfield then had a mini collapse and it looked like the top 4s hard work would go to waste as they slumped from 67-2 to 81-6 with Connor McMain (7-3-21) the main man as he bowled a good line and length and got bounce from the Rugby ground end.

James was joined at the crease buy young opening bowler Oli SImpson (31 not out) and together they stopped the rot and pushed the score to 106 before James was caught in front of  his stumps by Luke Patterson (8-1-21) having made 19. The skipper came off telling number 8 batsmen Dave Squires (15 not out) to bat for 9 overs and get as many runs as possible. Oli Simpson and Squires did just that and took the score along to 137-7 as Petersfield batted their overs out for the first time this season when asked to bat first. With a slow outfield the score was very competitive and Petersfields bowlers had something to bowl at.

With the millionaire shortbread made by Sonia Anscombe going down very well with both teams Petersfield took the field to try and force the first win of the season.

Oli SImpson (5-3-10) ripped into Fareham with some quick and hostile bowling ably assisted by Dave Squires (10-0-28) as Fareham slumped to 23-3 with John Windebank taking 3 catches with the gloves making the hardest of chances look insanely easy (careful John you could find yourself behind the sticks for a long time). As Oli bowled his 5 overs (due to age restrictions) he was replaced by Ben Cox (8-3-16) who bowled some wonderful deliveries as he ripped the middle order of Fareham apart leaving them on 42-6 with only Andy McMain (20) showing any sign of resistance as he took advantage of the one bad ball per over from Squires to keep the scoreboard moving along with 3 fours and a six much to Squires’s frustration who apart from those deliveries was keeping things tight. Older Squires was replaced by his son Alex (3-1-16) and the young lad did what his father could not do and had Andy caught by Windebank who took the catch at short cover having sprinted up from behind the stumps. Fareham where now looking a bit downcast as the score moved to 59-7. Young opening bowler Sam Watson (16) came in and enjoyed some success playing some nice leg side shots before he was caught at midoff by Oli Simpson off Joe Clarke (3-2-16). His next delivery was played on by Morgan Wellington (4) and the young 13 year old had another hat-trick chance (his 2nd in two games), number 11 Faizel Shahani played the hat-trick ball out very well to deny the young lad his reward.Nick Woodruff (3-1-7) came on and bowled well in his last game before jetting off to India to learn even more about spin bowling at Delhi University. He took the final wicket as Faizel skied a cover drive to Alex Squires in the covers and he made no mistake taking the catch to seal the win for Petersfield with Fareham 42 runs short of their target

A very good team effort in the field sealed the win with great fielding, great catching and superb bowling proving the difference between the sides

Man of the Match - Oli Simpson for the runs to set up the victory, allied with his bowling and fielding.

Moments of the match John WIndebanks performance behind the stumps