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Parnell Cricket Club Incorporated - Established 1858 Update No.146 - Our Women Triumphant! Wins to both our Premier Women & our Women’s Premier Reserves And our Premier Men chased Down Cornwall’s 321 Women’s Premier Grade – Pritchard Cup, Limited Overs Championship - 1st Win of the Season Saturday, 3 March PARNELL vs HOWICK PAKURANGA at Thos. Bloodworth Park 1. HOWICK PAKURANGA 81/10 (22.4) Shriya Naidu 3/14 (7), Sam Brake-Howard 4/39 (10), Lexy Bassett 2/22 (4) PARNELL 82/8 (37.4) Shriya Naidu 16 Sam Brake-Howard 18* (88), RESULT: PARNELL WON BY 2 WICKETS Our Women’s Premier Team & Players of the Day: Shriya Naidu - 3/14 & 16 & Sam Brake-Howard, 4/39 & 18*- Full Report Page 2. RAY WHITE/MEGAN JAFFE REAL ESTATE’S PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: 5 Almorah Road, Epsom https://rwremuera.co.nz/auckland/epsom/5-almorah-road-18668322/ An unexpected oasis in the heart of Epsom blending beautifully modernised interiors with character in immensely private surrounds. Go to the link above, or Page for more photos, or, for other properties, try https://nz.raywhite.com/auckland-city/remuera/1830390/ STEEN NIELSEN Licensee Salesman P (09) 520 9100 M 027 577 8336 E [email protected] STEEN NIELSEN • a cricketer at international level – represented Denmark for 10 years • worked 3 years in elite sports management with some of Denmark’s top athletes • played 3 season of Premier grade cricket in Wellington and Auckland in the 1990s before emigrating here in 2005 • from 2009 a top achiever for the Ray White Group receiving multiple awards incl. the Marketing Excellence Salesperson • has built a team of experts with drive, energy and commitment for sales campaigns CONTACT STEEN or, for more info, go to https://rwremuera.co.nz/team/agents/steen-nielsen/ Women’s Premier Grade – Pritchard Cup, Limited Overs Championship Manager Geoff Mills Reporting on the Team’s 1st Win: The Parnell Womens Premier team have had some frustratingly close loses lately but this Saturday it all came together with a brilliant win over Howick Pakuranga. Absolute star, and MVP, on the day was captain Sam Brake-Howard who lead the bowling and fielding effort with 4/39 off 10 overs and 2 catches in the field including a massive diving effort to dismiss the Howick Pakuranga captain. Sam followed this up by anchoring the batting innings with 18 n.o. off 88 balls after coming in at number 8 with Parnell in a deep hole having lost many quick wickets. Parnell won the toss and elected to bowl on a damp pitch – good toss to win. Parnell had Howick Pakuranga 7/36 with only Howick Pakuranga captain Josie Penfold scoring with 39 runs before being caught spectacularly by Sam Brake- Howard. Shriya Naidu bowled fantastically, being very difficult to get away and was rewarded with 3/14 off 7 overs. Lexy Basset, in only her second game for the Premiers, bowled superbly with 2/22 off 4 overs. The wicket had played awkwardly all day with balls skidding on and nothing much had changed when Parnell went into bat. Parnell were on life support at 6/15 but Shriya Naidu, who came at No 4, and scored 14 off 61 was joined by Sam Brake-Howard who jointly dug in and eked out the runs still with plenty of overs remaining. When Shriya was dismissed with score on 47 there was still of plenty of work required. Renee Macmillan with 2 runs off 15 and then Shannon Carr 7 n.o. off 34 balls supported Sam to the winning score. The game was full of tension and excitement, right to the end. A great day of cricket and a big, big day for Parnell Womens cricket. The win was the first for the Premier Womens team this year and was built on grit and determination. Going forth there is belief Parnell can win in this division and the confidence from this win is priceless. SUPERB BOWLING FIGURES Shriya Naidu 7 overs 3 mdns 14 runs 3 wkts Sam Brake-Howard 10 1 39 4 Lexy Bassett 4 0 22 2 Rav Pratap 4 0 5 1 Craig Speakman captured some of the major moments: . 1. Sam who, with Shriya broke the back of Howick Pak’s innings. 2. Olivia behind the stumps took 2 catches Ravindra chipped in with a wicket – one of Sam’s 2 catches, and that celebration! . 4 shots of Lexy Bassett bowling – 2/22, a great effort in just her 2nd Premier game 1. Shriya Naidu batting – her 61 ball 14 was crucial. In at 7/3 ( soon to be 15/6) & took the score to 47 when she was 7th out 2. Sam batting on her way to 18* and the winning of the game 3. Shannen Carr who joined Sam at 55/8 and held on with her to gain the win 1. Sam the heroine – 18* off 88 balls saw us home, photo shows her being acclaimed appropriately! 2. And a hug from her Granny – Brenda Howard, long time stalwart of Suburbs New Lynn CC and many years their Premier Scorer, pre-dating Ian Donnelly (amazing that someone could pre-date “Donners” – bet Brenda would have had no problem with on line scoring!!) EDITOR’S NOTE: One of the most pleasing aspects of this season is how these Premier Women players have become part of the Club, despite the adversity of being winless in previous weeks. They regularly join with the other teams back at the Clubhouse and their presence is a joy to us all. Now a win and best wishes to the Team for further successes before the season ends. Mens’ Premier Grade Draw for the Remainder of the Season 10 & 11 March vs. Grafton United (& for the James Russell Trophy) at Victoria Park 1. 17 & 24 March vs. Takapuna (& for the Ken Robertson Cup) at Shore Road 1. Men’s Premier Grade Saturdays 24 Feb. & 3 March Parnell vs Cornwall at Shore Road Reserve 1. CORNWALL 321/9 dec. M Guptill-Bunce 54, S Crooks 98, B Barnard 55, F de Villiers 34, Josh Fisher 5/88, Dean van Deventer 3/51 PARNELL 336/8 Flynn McGregor-Sumpter 33 (77), Ben Rainger 67 (93), Mitch McCann 24 (66) Andy Lane 28 (61), Brad Rodden 40 (102), Dean van Deventer 61* (80), Josh Fisher 50* (53) RESULT: MATCH DRAWN - 1st innings points to Parnell Dean van Deventer 61* and Josh Fisher 50* - unbroken 9th wicket stand of 95 to gain 1st innings points DAY 2: Fine, after a week of high humidity and frequent showers – nightmare conditions for a groundsman. To the latter’s credit the pitch was hard with good bounce, as it had been on Day 1. Resuming on 44/0, Ben Rainger and Flynn McGregor-Sumpter played sensibly and with some aggression. The score mounted til Ben was struck on the helmet. After treatment at the crease he continued but, shortly after, was caught for 67 with the total 97. From there we failed to establish any further genuine partnerships. Flynn went at 113, Mitch at 139 and, whilst Andy and Brad looked promising, Andy departed just 38 runs later – 177/4. Then Jesse caught without scoring and, worse , Brad was lbw - 212/6.- and 110 still needed. Further trouble, Skipper Dave was lbw – 221/7. Enter Harry Miller on Premier debut to join Dean and together they took the total to 241 when Harry was caught – Brian Barnard’s 4th catch!! At 241/8 desparate measures were needed – Josh joining Dean and, finally, a partnership. Through positive batting they soon established some ascendency over the attack and driving strongly took the initiative. Runs came freely and whilst the situation was tense both batsmen kept their cool. Dean’s 50 was achieved, Cornwall’s total was passed, much to the relief of the large crowd of supporters, and we batted on till Josh reached his 50. Great effort on the part of Dean and Josh, an unbroken partnership of 95. Maybe, Josh gets a lift in the batting order? Craig’s photos below emphasise the value of partnerships: Ben Rainger and Flynn McGregor-Sumpter - 97 for the 1st wicker Josh Fisher (left) & Dean van Deventer – a punishing, unbroken 95 partnership for the 9th wicket brough us home Men’s Premier Reserve Grade Saturdays 24 Feb. & 3 March PARNELL vs TAKAPUNA at Orakei Domain 1, PARNELL 248/10 Will Ormiston 40, Cam Gibbons 53,..James Bevin 27, Christy O’Brien 53 50/2 Will Ormiston 20, Cam Rope 18* TAKAPUNA 116/10 Hamish Robertson 2/59 (19), Sam Petersen 2/22 (11), Simon Walker 3/17 (8) & 181/10 Simon Walker 3/18 (10), Hamish Robertson 2/60 (15), Razin Bharde 4/40 (14) RESULT: PARNELL WON OUTRIGHT BY 8 WICKETS COACH “VICAR” ROY GOODYEAR REPORTING: What a memorable day for the club "3rd 03 2018" congrats to the Senior Ladies team on their first victory of the Season and all the other teams that recorded wins. PCC V Takapuna - Recap of Day 1, Feb 23rd PCC 248 all out, Takapuna 56 for 4 wickets DAY 2: Resuming their innings Takapuna were bowled out for 116. PCC bowling: Hamish Robertson: 19 overs 3 wickets for 59 runs Sam Peterson: 2 wickets for 22 runs off 11 overs Simon Walker: 3 wickets for 17 runs off 8 overs We asked Takapuna to follow on needing 134 runs to avoid an innings defeat. We bowled them out for 181 leaving us 50 runs to win outright. Bowling: Simon Walker bowled another fine spell taking 3 wickets for 18 off 10 overs and doing what every fast bowler is asked to do; knocking the top order over.