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.