MATCH REPORT: Petersfield 1s vs Old Basing 1s

Petersfield came out on top in a tight, gripping encounter against Old Basing at the Heath on Saturday, winning their Hampshire Cricket League County Division 2 match by 24 runs.

Bowling first on a pacey wicket, Old Basing ripped through the Petersfield top order, at one point reducing the home side to 97 for 6. Alex Thomas (47) dug in and led the fight back in a vital 47-run partnership with youngster Ben Turk (21).

The ‘Field tail wagged vigorously with useful contributions from Liam Charles (14) and Ollie Simpson (20) taking the team to 183 all out, much more than seemed likely at one point. The wickets were shared around evenly between the Old Basing bowlers, with Donaldson, D Weir, Anikary, Turner and Cooper all taking two apiece.

In reply, Old Basing lost wickets at regular intervals but kept up with the required rate. A tight finish looked in prospect, especially with Greg Donaldson (84) going so well for the visitors. It was his dismissal, brilliantly caught on the run by Liam Charles off his own bowling, making yards of ground to his left, that effectively settled the match.

Damian Carson was superb for ‘Field (6 for 20 off 9.3), well supported by Mark Stanley (1 for 38) and Liam Charles (2 for 37).

A great win for the home side, who have now won four out of four, and next week visit league high flyers, Bishops Waltham.

Man of the match: Alex Thomas’s 47 helped set up the victory when the going was at its toughest, Damian Carson’s six wickets helped clinch it but the MoM has to go to Greg Donaldson, who bowled well and batted brilliantly in a losing cause. It was a marvellous solo effort, if ultimately to no avail.

Moment of the match: Without question, Liam Charles’s wonderful catch. Because that was the match, there and then.

Alternative 1s Match report

MATCH REPORT: Petersfield 1st XI vs Bournemouth II XI, The Heath – Petersfield, Saturday 23 May 2015

Petersfield crushed an under-strength Bournemouth side in their Hampshire Cricket League County Division 2 encounter at the Heath on Saturday, winning convincingly by 194 runs.

Winning the toss and electing to bat, ‘Field’s openers Damian Carson and Gabe Broadhurst, accumulated steadily, putting on 113 for the first wicket without offering a chance. Indeed the only surprise was when youngster Broadhurst was given out caught behind, feathering a catch to the wicket keeper, for a well-constructed 45.

Club captain Ash Spencer continued to take the attack to Bournemouth with a quick-fire 33, before Carson and the Petersfield middle order took the total to an imposing 282 for 4; the opener completing a fine faultless century to finish on 115 not out.

In reply, Bournemouth had no answer to the pace and aggression of Shaun Blanks (4 for 31). Up the slope he found the perfect length, removing the top order with three simple catches to keeper Harry Lambert. Petersfield were in a ruthless mood, Broadhurst’s one-handed diving catch at point symbolising their intent. There after the nagging accuracy of Mark Stanley (4 for 17) put paid to the rest of the Bournemouth line up as they subsiding to 88 all out.

Petersfield move up to third in the table, having won three out of three. A great start to the season, Petersfield are at home again next week against Old Basing, 2PM.

Sunday lads put up a great show in defeat

The Sunday XI showed that they are improving with each game that we play.

After spending all week with 7 players I turned up to find that I actually had 12 players after my son decided surprisingly to play 2 games in a day after captaining the under 17s in the morning.

Anyway on to the game captain Colin Wisken won the toss and chose to bat first and the opening pair W Hucker (35) and D Saint (46) put on 71 for the first wicket before Rob Allerston (8 overs 2 for 45) bowled Hucker with a beauty. The scoring did not stop with that wicket and G Mason and Saint put on 58 for the 2nd wicket before Allerston bowled Mason. This brought in Greg Talbot (100 not out) who set about the Petersfield bowling hitting 7 sixes and 8 fours as he hit an Andy Barnes type 100. Frank Straw (8 - 1 for 30) removed Saint with a lovely yorker. N Taylor (6) was out off the last ball to give Bablu Khartick his first Sunday wicket (well done) to leave Churt on 257-4

After some lovely cakes and a good tea (as ever) Petersfield took to the field with skipper Squires promoted from tail ender to opener. Poor Jack Hannam (33) did not get to face a ball in the first 3 overs as Squires (21) kept nicking the strike. The pair put on 50 for the first wicket before Squires was caught behind off the back of the bat trying to pull Allen to fine leg. At that stage Petersfield were up with scoring rate with Jack and Richard Stephens(18) continuing the good start putting on 26 at a run a ball before Stephens was given out caught behind. Aaron Kentell (10) on his debut for the Sunday side hit some nice shots before being clean bowled by centurion Talbot (8 - 4 for 26). Talbot removed Jack Hannam and Rob Allerston (5) with balls that skidded on the otherwise good Heath pitch.

John Childs (24) and Frank Straw (70 not out) batted very well although Petersfield fell behind the required run rate. Frank especially hitting 3 sixes and 7 fours in a well made 70. Childs was out 2 overs from the end being adjudged LBW to Mermia (4 - 1 - 30). Alex Squire (5 not out) looked comfortable but Petersfield ran out of overs to finish on 205 - 6

Well played to Greg Talbot for a great all round performance for Churt

Frank Straw was Petersfields man of the match with wicket, runs and a catch.

1st Champagne moment of the season goes to Aaron Kentell who almost got out juming up to avoid a full ball from Talbot

http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2573558

Under 13 win v Havant

Great work by the U13s this morning, beating Havant by 4 wickets. Some excellent bowling and fielding limited Havant to 63 all out. Pick of the bowlers being Theo Truss (3-6) and Adam Childs (3-8). Petersfield made steady progress to their target in 15 overs, with Mark Butcher finishing it off 18n.o.

Match report: Petersfield Is vs Bournemouth IIs

Petersfield demolished an under-strength Bournemouth side in their Hampshire Cricket League County Division 2 encounter at the Heath on Saturday, winning convincingly by 194 runs.

Winning the toss and electing to bat, ‘Field’s openers Damian Carson and Gabe Broadhurst, accumulating steadily, put on 113 for the first wicket without offering a chance. Indeed the only surprise was when youngster Broadhurst was given out caught behind, feathering a catch to the wicket keeper, for a well-constructed 45.

Club captain Ash Spencer continued to take the attack to Bournemouth with a quick-fire 33, before Carson and the Petersfield middle order took the total to an imposing 282 for 4, the opener completing a fine century to finish on 115 not out.

In reply, Bournemouth had no answer to the pace and aggression of Shaun Blanks (4 for 31) and nagging accuracy of Mark Stanley (4 for 17), subsiding to 88 all out. Petersfield held their catches, three for keeper Lambert, and are now third in the table, having won three out of three.

A great start to the season.

Petersfield 1st XI Win Last Over Nail Biter

Petersfield 1st XI Win Last Over Nail Biter

Petersfield CC 1st XI Vs Bedhampton CC, Heath, Petersfield, 16 May 2015.

After rain mid-week the lush Heath looked fantastic but the wicket was to prove significantly slower than normal; this created a tremendously tense game that ebbed and flowed with both sides having opportunities to win.

The Bedhampton openers made a watchful start making 30 before a superb direct hit from mid-on by Ash Spencer ran out Dan Clark. Mark Stanley (8-0-26) and Damian Carson (10-1-30) were then able to apply pressure keeping Bedhampton to a modest 65 by half way.

However positive stroke play from Ben De Jong and Martyn Hovey made Petersfield pay for their earlier sloppy fielding and the pair accelerated to 137 in just 10 more overs. On course for 220 Bedhampton were pegged back by a short frugal spell from Dominic Carson and a match winning performance from Keith Gumbe (10-4-30). Gumbe’s left arm off-spin befuddled Bedhampton and as wickets tumbled they were restricted to just 40 runs off the last 10 overs finishing on 189-7.

In reply openers, Gabe Broadhurst and Damian Carson looked untroubled taking 50 off the first 10 before a mix-up saw Broadhurst run out for 20. Ash Spencer (29) continued the positive chase before his loose shot to long-off reduced Petersfield to 96-2. With half the overs left and plenty of batting to come things still looked entirely comfortable. But some tight disciplined bowling from Bedhampton’s Martyn Hovey (10-3-30) and Matt Grinter (10-2-32) put them totally in command. Dominic Carson was trapped LBW for just 4 and Andy Barnes (4) got a low ripper which removed his leg stump. More wickets tumbled and Petersfield were quickly 8 down still needing 60. Wicket keeper, Harry Lambert (24) and a superbly controlled knock from Damian Carson (71) seemingly put Petersfield back on top before Gardner removed Lambert with Petersfield still needing 6 from 2. Fittingly it was left to the number 11, and man of the match, Keith Gumbe to hit the winning runs with 3 ball to spare.

The result leaves Petersfield in 4thposition in the league, 2 from 2. They play Bournemouth at the Heath next Saturday, 2PM.

Scorcard

http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2363227

MATCH REPORT: Bosham vs Petersfield IIs

Petersfield IIs notched up their second win on the trot with a dominant performance against Bosham in a high-scoring encounter played at Oaklands Park, Chichester.

Losing the toss, ‘Field did well to restrict their opponents to 207 for 9 off their 42 overs, defending two very short straight boundaries and with a dry, rutted outfield (which doubled as one of Chichester Rugby Club’s pitches) making fielding a hazardous occupation.

The pitch, although cracked and uneven, in fact played surprisingly well. Loose deliveries were ruthlessly punished and Abbott (41) and G Barrett (43) kept the scoreboard moving at a fair lick. The 8th wicket partnership between Cowell (20) and Gibbard (27) frustrated ‘Field still further in taking Bosham past the 200-run mark.

So lots of credit should go to Straw (2 for 33 off 8 overs) and Charles (2 for 36 off 10) for keeping a lid on things and retaining a measure of control. Stephens and Squires collected a wicket apiece, with Russell rattling through the lower-middle order, taking 3 for 31.

Once again ‘Field held onto their chances, with Anscombe and Gibson holding good catches and keeper Thomas picking up a couple of stumpings at the death.

The Bosham total looked a par score on the fast-scoring ground but it would need a good batting performance to chase down the 208 required to win. Fortunately openers Thomas and Austin continued their good form from last week, putting on 122 for the first wicket, timing the ball beautifully and scoring at 6 an over. Not a chance was offered until Austin was caught off a leading edge for 51.

Rice kept the momentum going with a brutal 24-ball 40, leaving Thomas to hit the winning runs in the 35th over, carrying his bat for a fine 82*, having been on the field for the entire duration of the match.

This was a top all-round performance by a strong ‘Field second XI, which bodes extremely well for the rest of the season.

Scorecard

http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2363266

Petersfield fall to suprise defeat

Petersfield CC under 15s started their league season with a disappointing loss as the hosts
won by 18 runs.

Petersfield skipper Gabe Broadhurst lost the toss and was asked to field first. They got of to
a great start as Ben Turk (4 overs  2 wickets for 13 runs) took a wicket in his 2nd over to
remove F Steel (5)  and then in his 3rd removed W.Hay (3). Charlie Dean (10) and Joe
Movey (26 not out) rebuilt the innings and put on 32 for the 3rd wicket before Harvey Baker
(2 - 1 - 13) got Charlie Dean to miss time a drive to Ben Turk at backward point. M Carter
came in and played some lusty shots to score a quickfire 15 before being trapped LBW to Kit
Classen (1 - 1 - 6). Kit Classen then run out D Russell for 2 as Havant finished on 88.

Petersfield had fielded well but gave away a few too many extras who finished 2nd top
scorer with 25 but the total seemed achievable with the batting line up of Petersfield

In reply Petersfield did not start well with Ben Anscombe (0) being bowled off a ball that kept low with the score on 5. Gabe Broadhurst (36 retired) and Tommy Matthews (16) put on 50 before
Broadhurst was retired (silly rule IMHO). Ben Turk (1) then shuffled across his stumps to be
trapped LBW by Carter (4 - 3 - 10) off Carters first ball. Matt Friend (1) then played a swipe
to Carter to be bowled. At the other Tommy Matthews was still looking good before he was
caught at square leg by Russell even with the sun in his eyes (great catch) to give Gilbert his
first of 3 wickets. The story of the Petersfield innings was one of great frustration to coach
and parents as player after player was out playing back foot shots to the spinners on a low
pitch. The coach particularly frustrated as he keeps emphasising that you do not play back to
spinners in May.

To finish on a high note Gabe Broadhurst and Tommy Matthews continued their fine form at
the beginning of the season.

Petersfield fielding and bowling was some of the best I have
seen this early in a season

Scoreoard
http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2510597

Senior nets on a Thursday

Hi All

Just so you are aware senior nets will be on a Thursday as normal at The Heath unless the Under 15s are playing a home game when they will be moved to Penns Place 

please keep an eye on the website, twitter and Facebook for any changes to this

U15 2015 Fixtures
Day	Date	Time	Venue	Match
Wednesday	13th May	18.00	Away	vs Havant
Thursday	21st May	18.99	Heath	vs Gosport
Friday	29th May	18.00	Away	vs Fareham
Thursday	4th June	18.00	Heath	vs Burridge
Tuesday	9th June	18.00	Away	vs Portsmouth & Southsea
Thursday	18th June	18.00	Heath	vs Portsmouth
Thursday	25th June	18.00	Heath	vs Sarisbury
Thursday	2nd July	18.00	Heath	vs Havant
Thursday	9th July	18.00	Heath	vs Portsmouth & Southsea
Thursday	16th July	18.00	Away	vs Burridge

Match report for Petersfield 1s v Hungerford

Young Colts help Petersfield CC 1st XI secure winning start to 2015 Season

Petersfield CC Vs Hungerford CC, Saturday, 09 May, 2015.

Petersfield 1st XI started their Hampshire League, County Division 2 campaign against a strong Hungerford side. Winning the toss Captain Jack Hannam did not hesitate putting Hungerford in to bat. On a good track the Petersfield attack made the most of the blustery conditions and moist May weather. Opening bowlers, Ben Turk and Shaun Blanks suffocated the top order. Turk removed Nell and Grimmond in his opening spell of 6 overs 2-8 and Hungerford fared no better when Damian Carson came on first change; Hungerford were quickly reduced to 55-5 from 19 overs. Rowell (59), Hungerford’s opener had been patient despite his partners perishing and now he and Hawkins consolidated the innings with a positive 80 partnership. With 8 overs remaining, Hungerford had recovered to 125-5 and looked on course for an improbable 195. The every wily Dominic Carson had other ideas and with shrewd field settings took 3 wickets for 5 in 4 overs and Hungerford were bowled out for 156.

In reply Nell removed the usually consistent Damian Carson for just 1, trapped leg before. However, Gabe Broadhurst and Ash Spencer then put Petersfield in command with an impressive partnership of 107. When Spencer was caught at mid-off for 44, Broadhurst (75) and Dominic Carson (23) accelerated to victory, reaching the total in the 39th over.

“It has been an impressive start, Hungerford will beat plenty of sides this year, so we have done really well. The Club’s junior sections are bearing fruit, our 2 young Colts (Turk and Broadhurst) were outstandingtoday.” said Jack Hannam, First Team Captain.

Match report: Petersfield IIs vs Burridge IIIs

Petersfield’s 2nd XI made a winning start to the new league season with a comfortable 6 wicket victory over newly promoted Burridge 3rds in their Regional Division 2 South encounter.

Winning the toss and asking Burridge to bat on a low and slow Heath wicket, opening bowlers Simpson and skipper Stephens made early inroads removing Bevis and White cheaply.

The Burridge middle order threatened a recovery but excellent spells of bowling by Charles (who opened his account for the season with a wicket in his first ball) and Iqbal applied the squeeze, with two wickets apiece. Charles finished with the excellent figures of 10-4-12-2.

‘Field caught their catches with two efforts by Anscombe and Austin standing out, the latter, diving backwards, an outstanding one-handed effort.

Russell picked up 3 wickets to mop up the tail as Burridge finished on 112 for 9 off their 42 overs.

In reply, Petersfield’s Thomas (31) and Austin (27) started busily, putting away the bad ball, in a 60-run opening partnership that set the foundation for the win.

A small mid-innings wobble, 3 wickets falling in quick succession (two by spinner Candy) was righted by sensible batting by Russell and youngster Anscombe, with Stephens hitting the winning runs in the 24th over.

A solid performance to open the season and a satisfying win. Pack the buckets and spades: next week it’s off to the south coast to play Bosham.

Fixtures this week for Petersfield CC adults and Colts

AdultFixtures this week
Tuesday 5th May
Midweek XI home to Ebernoe @theHeath
Saturday 9th May
1st XI away at Hungerford
2nd XI home to Burridge  @theHeath
3rd XI home to Knowle Village @ Penns Place
Sunday 10th May
Ladies XI away at Parley
Sunday XI away to Purbrook

Please let your captains know your availability if not already done so

Colts fixtures

Sunday 10th May

Under 9a boys away @oldnetley

Under 11 boys away @hambledon

Start of Sunday season 10th May

Hi everyone

Sunday 10th May 1400 @purbrookcc is the start of the Sunday season.

This year there is a slight change of policy as far as selection is concerned with hopefully those not selected  Saturday making themselves available for Sundays instead. 

This will hopefully make selection easier for me. There are players that can only make Sundays and they will take priority over players playing on Saturdays.

I will continue to use teamer to gauge who is available so if we can all check our phone numbers/email addresses are correct and change if required as I cannot change your profiles. I hope to blood a few colts this season as I did last year to give them a taste of adult cricket in a relaxed atmosphere away from he pressure of league cricket. Any dad's wanting to play with there sons to get back into it please let me know and I will add you to teamer and be in contact.

The cost is £5 a game for all players, I would also like volunteers each week to do a tea remember the teas cup is up for grabs again this year, I and any stand in skippers will be the judges (I love coffee cake 😆) and as the tea maker you get £35 for making the tea. This can be hard work so I am hoping to only have players doing tea once a season. 

If no volunteers come forward then expect a call to discuss this on any given week 😃

Cheers

MATCH REPORT: Petersfield topple rivals Steep in pre-season encounter

Petersfield and Steep 1^st XIs fought out a competitive pre-season friendly at a chilly Steep cricket ground on Saturday.

Winning the toss and batting first, Steep initially found the going slow thanks to excellent opening spells from Blanks (8-2-35-3) and promising youngster Turk (8-3-24-2). McCubbin and Ellis managed to steady the ship before counter attacking effectively in an 82-run partnership for the 4^th wicket.

Spinner Gumbe did well to pick up two wickets as Steep flung the bat to finish on 164 for 7 off their 40 overs.

Petersfield’s response was built around club captain Spencer’s powerful 49 (unluckily run out at the non-striker’s end when a straight drive was deflected onto the stumps) with useful contributions from Broadhurst and the Carson brothers.

However Steep’s bowlers kept plugging away – Stanton in particular outstanding with 2 for 9 off 9 overs – until a positive seventh wicket partnership between Rice and Thomas, with the pressure beginning to mount, took ‘Field over the line to win by 4 wickets.

Scoreboard
http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2523254