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Parnell Cricket Club Incorporated - Established 1858 Update No.177 – Great Expectations Australia vs New Zealand – 1st Test, Optus Stadium,Perth, West Australia Expectations are indeed high for this series which starts this evening at 6.00pm. This Test will be the 58th Test between NZ and Australia. Australia has played 351 tests against England, 98 against South Africa, 116 vs West Indies, 98 vs India, 64 vs Pakistan, 29 vs Sri Lanka, 3 vs Zimbabwe and 6 vs Bangladesh. New Zealand has played 105 vs England, 45 vs South Africa, 47 vs West Indies, 57 vs India, 58 vs Pakistan, 36 vs Sri Lanka, 19 vs Zimbabwe and 13 vs Bangladesh This will be 4th Test between us at Perth, the Australian city with the largest percentage of New Zealanders. All 3 have been played in November – the first, in 1989, was most notable for Mark Greatbatch scoring 76 and 146* and he and Martin Snedden coming together at 7/234 and holding out 202 minutes to stumps and a draw. Next, 8 years later in 1997, we lost rather dismally by an innings and 70 runs We played in Perth, 18 years ago in 2001, we batted first and piled on 534/9 dec. – Lou Vincent 104, Stephen Fleming 105, Nathan Astle 156 and Adam Parore 110. Aussies, 7/381 in their 2nd innings needing 440 to win, held out for a draw. The 4th occasion – a runfest in 2015 – Warner hit 253 of Australia’s 559/9dec. to which we replied with 624 – Kane Williamson 166 and Ross Taylor 290 – unsurprisingly the Test was a draw. AND NOW, AT THE NEW OPTUS STADIUM,WE MEET THERE AGAIN! NO LONGER AT THE WACA, WILL THERE BE PACE IN THE PITCH? AND WILL LOCKIE BE UNLEASHED? Last Evening at Cornwall – Men’s Premier T20. Ganesh 5/9 Round 1. Wednesday, 11 Dec.. Parnell vs Cornwall at Cornwall Park PARNELL 143/8 (20) Ben Horne 54* (44), Ben Rae 19 (11), Brad Rodden 15 (16), Aniket Parikh 15 (14) CORNWALL 95/10 (19) Ganesh Ratnasabapathy 5/9 (4overs, 1 maiden), Ben Horne 2/9 (2) RESULT: Parnell won by 48 runs After Ben Horne had held our innings together, Craig Speakman recorded the action and provides a study of Ganesh’s action: And a wicket Jubilation – the smile tells all! Last Saturday – Jeff Crowe Cup Round 3. Round 3. 7 Dec.. Parnell vs Howick Pakuranga at Lloyd Elsmore Park 1. PARNELL 229/6 (48) Flynn McGregor-Sumpter 64 (110), Ben Horne 98 (114), Brad Rodden 25 (34) Extras 31 (26w, 1nb,4lb), M McClenaghan 2/38 (9), D Grobbelaar 2/30 (10) CORNWALL 228/7 (48) W Walsh 38 (78), B Barnard 45 (46), A Jones 31 (29), R Botadra 25* (25) Josh Fisher 3/48 (10), Fanie de Villiers 1/58 (10), Keegan Russell 2/34 (10). Aniket Parikh 1/45 (7). Also – Jack Parsons 0/20 (5) and Ben Horne 0/28 (6) RESULT: Parnell won by 12 runs (DLS – rain reduced game to 48/48 & HP needing 241 to win, not 230) Howick Pak. produced their “All Star” attack of former Black Cap, Mitch McClenaghan, and Aces Donovan Grobbelaar and Jamie Brown backed by Rutvik Botadra and the very promising Adam Jones. Missing for HP were McEwen and Fernz – away with the Aces in Hobart. We were lacking Lockie (Black Caps), Will Somerville and Mark Chapman (Aces) and key pace bowlers Ollie Pringle and Ganesh Ratnasabapathy and spinner Nikith Perera (Auckland U19s). Aces at least let us have Ben Horne who had a rest from the gloves and tested his bowlingarm instead. And what a disasterous start – Ben Rainger lbw to McClenaghan 1st ball and Ben Rae lbw to Grobbelaar – both without scoring. Not fazed, Flynn and Ben Horne rescued the situation – from 2/3 they took the total to 169 when Jamie Brown snared Ben for 98. Flynn carried with his skipper before being caught off Brown 200/4. Rain disrupted the final flurry – a long break at 42 overs then 3 more to close. Absolutely full marks to Ben Horne – a superb 98 and to Flynn for his truly excellent support! Flynn McGregor-Sumpter (left) with Ben Horne (right) put on 166 for the 3rd wicket – a match winning effort! Chasing the DLS adjusted total of 241, Howick Pak, in contrast to us, had a sound start before Keegan had Young caught - 55/1. Morrison was run out 2 runs later and Keegan dismissed Walsh at 93. But Barnard threatened till he was cut short by Fanie. More wickets fell but Jones and Botadra stuck and upped the pace – quite tense - I’ll let Craig take up the story: “30 needed off 3 overs, then 23 off 2 overs, 16 off 1 over. Josh an excellent last over - 1, then dot (swing and miss), then 1, so 13 off 3 balls. High catch -Jones caught by Aniket , so 12 to tie 2 balls left, another skied hit caught (McClenaghan caught 1st ball by ’keeper Harry Miller). Jamie Brown blocked the hattrick ball, so a win by 12 runs. Some great mixes of slower balls from Josh”. Very good game and another excellent performance with the ball by Josh Fisher and Keegan Russell. Keegan Russell who made the initial breakthrough Josh Fisher who came back and bowled a great last over Only 1 wicket each to Fanie (left) and Aniket but vital ones of Barnard and L Winn No wickets to either Jack Parsons (left) or Ben Horne but both bowled vitally tight spells Message from our Director of Cricket Dear PCC Members and Supporters. I hope you have all enjoyed the pre Xmas season. A lot of teams have their final matches before the break this Saturday. I would like to thank all players, volunteers, staff and supporters for their commitment to PCC and wish you safe and fun holidays. Please note there are key dates to pencil in for the end of this month and for 2020. • PREMIER MEN’S T20 at Shore Rd – Thursday 19 December. The Premier Men’s team had a great first up win against Cornwall last night and next Thursday we host Eden Roskill at home at Shore Rd. This is a great night of entertainment and action. It would be great to see you here! First ball bowled at 5.30 pm. • END of SEASON PRIZEGIVING and DINNER – Saturday 4 APRIL 2020. Our End of Season Prize giving and Dinner will be held on Saturday 4 April 2020. This will be a fantastic night and a celebration of the season. More to follow……..but please lock this date in!!!! Please enjoy your cricket and take care over the holiday break. Cheers Phil Director of Cricket, Parnell Cricket Club Last Saturday – Other Grades In the absence of Team Reports (it is my belief that the news was all bad) I will just give space to Craig’s photos of some of our Thirds and hope very much for better results by the time the next Update is issued: Simon Walker (Left) and Harmon Minhas bowling for our Thirds Dan Presland making his Senior debut – for our Thirds, batting and bowling Other end of the spectrum – evergreen Cam Rope also bowling and batting Work Wanted!!! Meet the UK Boys – and they Want to Earn Money! Luke Trimming – 021 253 7887 Ed Bartlett – 021 870 4062 Callum McCarthy - James Hook – 027 262 7562 Luke, Ed, James and Callum have paid their own way here to play cricket at Parnell this season. They are available to coach (which will provide some cash) but they need more, to purchase a cheap car and to survive. They are happy to tackle anything within reason eg: • GARDENING • WINDOW CLEANING • BARISTA &/OR CAFÉ OR RESTAURANT WORK • IT ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY OR COMPUTER/IPHONE IGNORANT • CRICKET COACHING • Or, ……………………………… LUKE is 18, has just left St John’s School, Leatherhead in Surrey. A wicketkeeper batsman he has been a leading run scorer in his 3 seasons in the St John’s 1st XI. St John’s, this season just completed, won 12 of their 13 games – phenomenal success! Hayden Storey’s Dad (remember Hayden from 3 seasons back) emailed your Editor last April commending Luke to us. Luke and I have corresponded since. An excellent communicator, he is a very mature lad, obviously very capable and, in addition to cricket, plays tennis and golf. Phone: 021 253 7887 Email: [email protected] ED a 22 year old pace bowler from Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Fine Arts graduate of Northampton University. Opening the bowling for his club, Wimborne-Colehill, Ed took 32 wickets at 16.31 (174 overs, 37 maidens, best figures 4/30) and represents Dorset in the Minor County Championship. Andy Lane confirms he bowls a “heavy ball”. Phone: 0210 879 4062 Email: [email protected] CALLUM an allrounder in his early 20s, Callum is an experienced Level 2 ECB Cricket Coach. Spent 2018/19 season with the Trafalgar CC in Victoria, Australia. From the Midlands, his club is Aston Unity CC near Birmingham. Email [email protected]> JAMES a batsman who bowls - also in his early 20s, James is a Greenkeeper and is from the Market Deeping CC, Lincolnshire. Like Callum he is a Level 2 ECB Cricket Coach and has also spent a season playing cricket in Victoria. Phone: 027 262 7562 Email: [email protected] Have work? Give Luke, Ed, Callum and/or James a call Players Sports Cricket Gear – ideal Christmas Presents!! Our Professional Coaches Ian West Roy Goodyear Rob Nicol IAN WEST (Level 2) 021 1425 142 Our Head Coach, Ian has a strong history of coaching and developing high performing players and successful teams in England, Samoa, Australia and New Zealand.