Petersfield slipped to defeat against United Services, losing by 34 runs in their County Division 2 encounter at Burnaby Road in Portsmouth.
Batting first on a firm wicket with a tinge of green, Services got off to a flyer. Indeed Field did well to peg the league high-flyers back to 55 for 2 and later 69 for 4, with Barnes (2-25 off 10 overs) instrumental in applying the squeeze and removing the dangerous May for 36.
However Robbins (52) and Hounsome (52*) came together in a vital 92-run partnership for the fifth wicket, helping to propel Services to a healthy-looking 206 for 7 after 45 overs. Nevertheless Petersfield at the interval were pretty satisfied to have restricted their opponents to that score after the early flurry of runs.
It might have been better still but for a few dropped catches and some loose fielding on the lush outfield, the grass being grown in preparation for the United States rugby team using the ground as their training base for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup.
Petersfield started solidly in reply and were not far behind the rate at drinks. However Services’ slow bowlers Easton and Joy gradually tightened their grip and wickets fell as Field chased the game, with no fewer than seven players caught in the ring or the deep. Opener Thomas top scored with 36.
The defeat means that hopes of promotion were all but dashed for this season but the side will aim to finish a successful term on a high next week in their final league fixture against Andover IIs at the Heath.
Monday 24 August 2015
Sunday 23 August 2015
Local derby win for Petersfield 2s over Steep 2s
Petersfield II team successfully overcame local rivals Steep II by 82 runs at the The Heath to
gain maximum points and virtually ensure at least second place in the league. Their last
fixture is next week at bottom placed Hollybank, so maximum points are essential if they are
to have any chance of winning it.
On a scorching day Petersfield skipper, Richard Stephens won the toss and mercifully elected
to bat. Openers Will Rice and Toby Austen started cautiously with the ball keeping low from
one end. Gradually both players got the measure of the Steep attack and Rice in particular
began to pepper the boundaries all around the ground. By the first drinks interval on 14
overs the two had put on 90 with Rice on 59, but soon after he fell to a spectacular diving
catch on the boundary by former Petersfield Colt, Josh Bird. His innings was an object
lesson in how to play on a slow and at times, inconsistent wicket. Steep then resorted to the
unusual sight of an all-leg spin attack from Martin and Cosgrove. They successfully slowed
the scoring before Cosgrove bowled a hung-over Austen for a patient 24. Chris Russell was
then joined by Ben Anscombe, but both batsmen became almost becalmed with the scoring
rate dropping dramatically. Gradually both began to work the ball around picking up the
momentum before Anscombe was caught for 24.
Russell was now getting on top of the
bowling and dominated the rest of the innings to finish unbeaten on 72 with the Petersfield
total on 210 for 6. After Rice’s onslaught the total was a little disappointing but nonetheless,
a challenging target for the visitors.
Steep started badly against good accurate seam bowling from Oscar Windebank and Nickey
Caddick. Burke was well-caught by Rice off a skier in Windebank’s first over and Ellis followed
lbw in his next with the total on 4. Callingham and Dale slowly began to rebuild the innings
before Dale perished for 13. Chris, Russell and Chris Wood replaced the seamers and
continued to restrict the scoring bowling 12 overs for under 30 runs, with Russell picking up
two wickets. Callingham (55) continued to offer lone resistance but was joined by Yates and
they put on 32 runs at a good rate until Callingham was well caught by keeper Andy Butcher.
When Yates was lbw the Steep resistance was virtually over, although Josh Bird entertained
with some powerful boundaries before Frank Straw (3-14) and Richard Stephens (2-11)
mopped up the tail.
Petersfield: 210-6 (C Russell 72*, W Rice 59, B Anscombe 24, T Austen 24: E.Ellis 3-37)
Steep 128 (T Callingham 55, N Yates 17, J Bird 17: F Straw 3-14, O Windebank 3-25, R
Stephens 2-11, C Russell 2-24)
Scoresheet
http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2363294
gain maximum points and virtually ensure at least second place in the league. Their last
fixture is next week at bottom placed Hollybank, so maximum points are essential if they are
to have any chance of winning it.
On a scorching day Petersfield skipper, Richard Stephens won the toss and mercifully elected
to bat. Openers Will Rice and Toby Austen started cautiously with the ball keeping low from
one end. Gradually both players got the measure of the Steep attack and Rice in particular
began to pepper the boundaries all around the ground. By the first drinks interval on 14
overs the two had put on 90 with Rice on 59, but soon after he fell to a spectacular diving
catch on the boundary by former Petersfield Colt, Josh Bird. His innings was an object
lesson in how to play on a slow and at times, inconsistent wicket. Steep then resorted to the
unusual sight of an all-leg spin attack from Martin and Cosgrove. They successfully slowed
the scoring before Cosgrove bowled a hung-over Austen for a patient 24. Chris Russell was
then joined by Ben Anscombe, but both batsmen became almost becalmed with the scoring
rate dropping dramatically. Gradually both began to work the ball around picking up the
momentum before Anscombe was caught for 24.
Russell was now getting on top of the
bowling and dominated the rest of the innings to finish unbeaten on 72 with the Petersfield
total on 210 for 6. After Rice’s onslaught the total was a little disappointing but nonetheless,
a challenging target for the visitors.
Steep started badly against good accurate seam bowling from Oscar Windebank and Nickey
Caddick. Burke was well-caught by Rice off a skier in Windebank’s first over and Ellis followed
lbw in his next with the total on 4. Callingham and Dale slowly began to rebuild the innings
before Dale perished for 13. Chris, Russell and Chris Wood replaced the seamers and
continued to restrict the scoring bowling 12 overs for under 30 runs, with Russell picking up
two wickets. Callingham (55) continued to offer lone resistance but was joined by Yates and
they put on 32 runs at a good rate until Callingham was well caught by keeper Andy Butcher.
When Yates was lbw the Steep resistance was virtually over, although Josh Bird entertained
with some powerful boundaries before Frank Straw (3-14) and Richard Stephens (2-11)
mopped up the tail.
Petersfield: 210-6 (C Russell 72*, W Rice 59, B Anscombe 24, T Austen 24: E.Ellis 3-37)
Steep 128 (T Callingham 55, N Yates 17, J Bird 17: F Straw 3-14, O Windebank 3-25, R
Stephens 2-11, C Russell 2-24)
Scoresheet
http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2363294
3s make it 3 wins on the trot with 9 wicket win
Fixture Details
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League: Hampshire Cricket League Regional Dvision 4 South East - 2015
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Saturday 22nd August 2015
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| Petersfield wonby 9 wickets |
The last home game of the season for the 3s was played on one of the hottest days of the year.
Petersfield skipper James Stratford-Tuke won the toss and decided to bowl first with parts of the Penns Place pitch a tad damp.
Openers Ben Cox 4-30 and Dan May 1-16 tore through Farehams top order reducing them to 8-4 off 10 overs as Petersfield bowled and fielded superbly led by Rory Newman in the covers who was brilliant all day.
First change bowlers Omar Iqbal 2-20 and Dave Squires 1-15 kept the scoring rate down to a minimum with tight and accurate bowling. Ed Milford then backed them up with a very tight spell of 5 overs 1-12 (remarkably including 5 wides) although he did drop the final batsmanSa off his own bowling) Omar Iqbal returned to bowl Tucker (55) in the 37th over.
All but 2 of the wickets were bowled with the other 2 being caught by the returning Dave Squires who took both catches with consummate ease at mid-on and slip, taking the slip catch in front of his skipper (much to James' annoyance ;-))
After tea Petersfield set about the total of 94 and as per last week were led to victory by Omar Iqbal (44 not out) and Rory Newman (41). The pair made batting look easy as Farehams bowlers could not emulate their East Hampshire counterparts and bowl with any control. Young Ty Neville 1-21 off 3 picked up Rory's wicket as the young opener tried to plant him over the deep mid wicket boundary for another 6. Dave Squires (7 not out) surprisingly pushed up the order came in at 63-1 and stood at the other end as Omar Iqbal carried on his good form (44 last week as well) to finish the innings with another on drive for 4 in the 16th over.
A good win for Petersfield 3s who made it 3 wins in 3 weeks to move off the bottom of the league and are now 11th.
Man of the match - Ben Cox who was very unlucky not to get a 5 fer
Last game of the season next week away at local rivals Liss
Scoresheet - http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2363312
Monday 17 August 2015
Senior Presentation night details
Presentation evening is fast approaching on Friday 11th September at Petersfield Rugby club at 7.30pm.
The venue is the Rugby Club again with a hot and cold buffet plus a choice of dessert. Prices for both colts and adults are £17.50 per person. For those members that would like to bring their partner, there is a special price of £30 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.
The venue is the Rugby Club again with a hot and cold buffet plus a choice of dessert. Prices for both colts and adults are £17.50 per person. For those members that would like to bring their partner, there is a special price of £30 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 - if you reserve a place and cannot then attend we will have to collect payment anyway as the club is still charged and last year due to several non shows we made a loss.
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 me have them as soon as possible so I can create a slide show.
There will also be a raffle on the night, any raffle prizes gratefully received
Payment will be collected on the night - if you reserve a place and cannot then attend we will have to collect payment anyway as the club is still charged and last year due to several non shows we made a loss.
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 me have them as soon as possible so I can create a slide show.
There will also be a raffle on the night, any raffle prizes gratefully received
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Petersfield CC under 11 report
Petersfield Under 11s Crowned League Champions
Petersfield U11A Cricket Team emulated the England team and were crowned Champions of the South-East Hants Cricket League this week. A long season reached its climax in the last game of the season on a sunny evening at The Heath. Petersfield had beaten long time leaders Portsmouth the previous week to leapfrog them into second place a point behind first placed Hambledon. A win over visitors Burridge was required to secure the champions spot. Burridge won the toss and put Petersfield in to bat, a positive display throughout the batting line-up saw a useful total of 137 posted in the 20 overs. Burridge openers then started well in reply and at the halfway mark were still up with run rate, however strength in bowling depth, a feature of the season meant the visitors could not maintain this momentum and the innings closed on 97.
Coach Simon Griffin said “It’s been a superb effort from the team, after a rain affected early season at the end of June we were second from bottom of the league. We then went on a fantastic run to win all our remaining games, and clinched the title on the last day of the season”
Chair James Stratford-Tuke said “this fantastic result is testament to a great youth set up that has been established at the club. Tuition by qualified coaches from age 7 upwards means we are now competing with and beating the strongest clubs in the region such as Havant and Portsmouth. Petersfield players are well represented at District and County level and this indicates a great future for the club”
Any boys or girls wanting to play cricket can contact the club through its website
Petersfield 11s team photo
Monday 10 August 2015
The 1s remain in with a chance of promotion
MATCH REPORT: Petersfield beat Basingstoke to stay in promotion hunt
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Petersfield Is vs Basingstoke & North Hants IIIs
Petersfield comfortably accounted for Basingstoke on a glorious day at the Heath, winning by 5 wickets to stay in the chase for promotion from County Division 2.
Losing the toss and bowling first, Field ripped through the Basingstoke line-up, reducing their opponents at one point to 43 for 7. Opening bowlers Damian Carson (1-17) and Turk (1-20) gave nothing away, while Blanks picked up 2 wickets in an explosive first over, finishing with 3-27.
Basingstoke dug in and did well to drag their total to 125, Bradley at no. 9 batting diligently for 36. However they were second best to an on-form Petersfield attack, in which Stanley (a miserly 1-14 off 8 overs) and Charles (3-23) were completely on top in the latter stages of the innings.
In reply, Field steadily knocked off the runs in 26.2 overs, with the returning Shore (25), Dom Carson (33) and Blanks (30*) all making useful contributions. The result means Petersfield are in 6th place in the division, just outside the promotion spots, with 10 wins and 4 defeats.
Next week is a derby game as Field host Liphook & Ripsley at the Heath.
Scoresheet
http://petersfield.play-cricket.com/website/results/2363251
Ladies win again
Petersfield Ladies v Ropley Ladies
10th August 2015
A very hot day greeted the Ladies on Sunday and thankfully Petersfield won the toss and chose to
bat with the Heath looking splendid.
The innings did not start well with the with 2nd ball loss of Tina Emery however last week’s century
maker, Helen Whitaker, and the quick running Angie Clarke settled down to add 68 for the 2nd wicket
in just 12 overs. The loss of Clarke who unfortunately played on brought 13 year old Emily Anscombe
to the crease and her hours of practice showed as she put on a 120 for the 3rd wicket following an
early reprieve after getting caught for 0 from a no-ball. Emily hit 4 fours in a classy 35 until she was
run out trying to take a quick single from a misfield. Captain Jackson then added another 49 with the
now flowing Whitaker who brought up her century for the 2nd successive week. With Helen finally
dismissed for 121, Emma Hussey then smashed a quick 17 which contained 4 fours and Shannon
Bowe added a few late runs to end the Petersfield innings on a massive 266 for 6 from their 35
overs. Adlam took 3 wickets and was the pick of the bowlers for Ropley.
Angie Clarke and Rose Emery opened the bowling for Petersfield but Ropley made good progress
with a 50 partnership for the 1st wicket but Jackson and Whitaker then entered the attack and
wickets started to fall at regular intervals as they battled for the bowler of the year award. The
Captain continued to rotate the bowlers with all six used taking at least one wicket and four catches
being held, 2 by Emma Hussey as the visitors were finally dismissed for 116 from 33 overs.
This was the final league game of the season for the Petersfield Ladies and should see them finish 6th
from the 11 teams in the Hampshire Ladies league division 2 this year. Any players interested in
joining should contact Katie Jackson at lilcake90@gmail.com.
10th August 2015
A very hot day greeted the Ladies on Sunday and thankfully Petersfield won the toss and chose to
bat with the Heath looking splendid.
The innings did not start well with the with 2nd ball loss of Tina Emery however last week’s century
maker, Helen Whitaker, and the quick running Angie Clarke settled down to add 68 for the 2nd wicket
in just 12 overs. The loss of Clarke who unfortunately played on brought 13 year old Emily Anscombe
to the crease and her hours of practice showed as she put on a 120 for the 3rd wicket following an
early reprieve after getting caught for 0 from a no-ball. Emily hit 4 fours in a classy 35 until she was
run out trying to take a quick single from a misfield. Captain Jackson then added another 49 with the
now flowing Whitaker who brought up her century for the 2nd successive week. With Helen finally
dismissed for 121, Emma Hussey then smashed a quick 17 which contained 4 fours and Shannon
Bowe added a few late runs to end the Petersfield innings on a massive 266 for 6 from their 35
overs. Adlam took 3 wickets and was the pick of the bowlers for Ropley.
Angie Clarke and Rose Emery opened the bowling for Petersfield but Ropley made good progress
with a 50 partnership for the 1st wicket but Jackson and Whitaker then entered the attack and
wickets started to fall at regular intervals as they battled for the bowler of the year award. The
Captain continued to rotate the bowlers with all six used taking at least one wicket and four catches
being held, 2 by Emma Hussey as the visitors were finally dismissed for 116 from 33 overs.
This was the final league game of the season for the Petersfield Ladies and should see them finish 6th
from the 11 teams in the Hampshire Ladies league division 2 this year. Any players interested in
joining should contact Katie Jackson at lilcake90@gmail.com.
Panthers So Close Again
Panthers again come so close...
A great game of T20 cricket at Grayshott saw the Panthers come agonisingly close – again – to toppling strong opponents in their latest outing.
Batting first, the 2 Bens, Anscombe and Turk, again showed their metal with a superb 76-run partnership after losing Henry early, the Turkinator following his 50 on Friday with another superb knock of 50 ret'd, striking the ball cleanly to all corners. Wonderful to see.
AT and OJ continued the assault with some sharp running and powerful stroke play, before Grayshott's opening bowler came back on and applied the squeeze at the death with some high class pace bowling.
Our total of 137 looked defendable and Grayshott were behind the rate until the closing overs before managing to pull away, two of their batsmen scoring fine half-centuries themselves, eventually overhauling our total in the 19th over for 4 wickets down. Special mention for Adam Childs, who picked up 2 wickets early on. Great stuff.
So, almost a carbon copy of Friday night. What this young Panthers side are learning (the hard way) is that T20 cricket at this level is a game of such fine margins. Just a few more runs minus a couple of the fielding lapses... we were well in this match.
But the boys should be proud of their efforts and showed their skills to great effect. Some of the hitting by the batters in particular was spectacular. So close lads, but extremely well played.
From left to right
Back row Oli Simpson, Dan May, Adam Childs, Tom Stevens, Kit Classen, Ben Turk
Front Row - Ben Anscombe, Henry Shore, Alex Thomas, Nucky Caddick, Ben Cox
Friday 7 August 2015
Panthers on the prowl!
Fantastic evening at the Heath for the first Panthers' home game.
The lads couldn't quite topple Ropley despite some fine individual performances from Ben T (50 ret'd) in our total of 139 and 1 for 16 with the ball, two wickets for Ollie and a lovely knock by Ben A as well.
But after taking 3 early wickets, the Ropley nos 4 & 5 batted very well - it was almost pitch black by the end – to chase it down in the 19th. Nevertheless it was a fine effort all round by AT's Panthers. Another wicket, just a few more runs, and who knows?
Thanks to the Raiders, who were a great bunch of lads, and BIG THANKS to everyone who came to help and support - especially Iain Simpson, who is an absolute legend on the BBQ. And Blowers and Bumble (aka Dave Sq and Frank), who bossed the PA, even when giving the home ump some gyp!
Everyone had a good time, raised some money for the club, great game of cricket - what better way of spending a Friday evening!
Next home fixture tbc. Will keep you posted.
RT
PS. By popular demand, I will be selling CDs of the funky music mix we used at the Heath tomorrow. I know you all loved it so much...
The lads couldn't quite topple Ropley despite some fine individual performances from Ben T (50 ret'd) in our total of 139 and 1 for 16 with the ball, two wickets for Ollie and a lovely knock by Ben A as well.
But after taking 3 early wickets, the Ropley nos 4 & 5 batted very well - it was almost pitch black by the end – to chase it down in the 19th. Nevertheless it was a fine effort all round by AT's Panthers. Another wicket, just a few more runs, and who knows?
Thanks to the Raiders, who were a great bunch of lads, and BIG THANKS to everyone who came to help and support - especially Iain Simpson, who is an absolute legend on the BBQ. And Blowers and Bumble (aka Dave Sq and Frank), who bossed the PA, even when giving the home ump some gyp!
Everyone had a good time, raised some money for the club, great game of cricket - what better way of spending a Friday evening!
Next home fixture tbc. Will keep you posted.
RT
PS. By popular demand, I will be selling CDs of the funky music mix we used at the Heath tomorrow. I know you all loved it so much...
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