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Parnell Cricket Club Incorporated - Established 1858 Update No.149 - Black Caps Win by Innings & 49 Runs England 58 & 320 New Zealand 427/8 dec. – Not the Light, nor the pitch, nor the ball!! New Zealand departing Eden Park having just dismissed England for 320 to win by an innings and 49 runs! Sensational – never has your Editor, in 65 years of watching Test cricket, seen New Zealand be so dominant throughout a game. To have England 8/23 before drinks, in the 1st session, on the 1st Day was beyond all belief. Our record 26 was in jeopardy but that England managed to scrape to 58 was of no consequence. Trent Boult and Tim Southee – utterly brilliant, no need for sugar or sandpaper! Kane Williamson, superb innings and backed by an equally superb knock from Henry Nicholls. Magnificent fielding – one will never see better catches than the two taken by Williamson – to dismiss Broad in the 1st innings and Bairstow on the 2nd. He lead the side with distinction, managed his attack very shrewdly, and, on the last day, used Astle and Wagner to very good effect. Day/Night Tests – excellent, but a disappointing turnout from the Auckland public – sensational cricket being played, some of England’s greats on show: Cook, Root, Anderson, Broad (who took his 400th wicket), and our own brilliant Black Caps. What more does the public want? RAY WHITE/MEGAN JAFFE REAL ESTATE’S PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: 3A Upland Road, Remuera https://rwremuera.co.nz/auckland/remuera/3a-upland-road-18231351/ A downsize with a distinct point of difference, this elegant Hampton-style home combines effortless two-storey living with an internal elevator affording the safety and convenience of a single level. Secure behind walled & gated entry on an easily managed section with essentials and services close-by. Multiple options for informal/formal entertaining with great flow outdoors and an extra bedroom or two for visiting grand kids. 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Not a great season weatherwise – tropical storms descending on us with great regularity. Premier Grade Placings Congratulations to Howick Pakuranga CC on winning the Hedley Howarth Trophy – overall results are below: HEDLEY HOWARTH TROPHY TOP 4 PLAYOFF: 1st Howick Pakuranga CC 77 points 33 bonus points 110 Total 2nd Papatoetoe CC 66 34 100 3rd Auckland University CC 56 32 86 4th East Coast Bays CC 51 32 83 BOTTOM 4 PLAYOFF: 5th Takapuna CC 76 36 112 6th Parnell CC 60 30 90 7th Cornwall CC 40 37 77 8th Grafton United CC 16 27 43 TOM HELLABY TROPHY 1st Suburbs New Lynn CC 2nd North Shore CC 3rd Eden Roskill CC 4th Waitakere CC 5th Ellerslie CC 6th Birkenhead CC EDITOR’S NOTE: As one who strongly opposed the return of Ellerslie and Birkenhead CCs a few seasons ago – ie increasing the number of teams competing from 12 to 14 – I believe my views are vindicated. I’ll make no further comment but let the Premier Grade Placings and Points speak for themselves. 17 & 24 March Parnell vs Takapuna at Shore Road Reserve 1. Playoff for 5th & 6th Placings and for the Ken Robertson Trophy PARNELL 181/10 (41) Flynn McGregor-Sumpter, 21, David Goddard 38, James Bevin 50*, Brad Rodden 31, R Ter Braak 2/27, D James 2/25, W O’Donnell 2/18 E Herd 2/29 & 65/5 Brad Roddin 36 TAKAPUNA 221/10 (27.4) J Murray 43, E Herd 52, D Ter Braak 41, S Upton 29, Ganesh Ratnasabapathy 2/39, Dave Goddard 3/60, Hamish Robertson 3/48 RESULT: DRAW – MATCH ABANDONED, NO PLAY ON DAY 2. As per Table above, Takapuna finished 5th and Parnell 6th in the Hedley Howarth Trophy Championship, .Takapuna retains the Ken Robertson Trophy. Women’s Premier Grade Prichard Cup, Limited Overs Championship 24 March PARNELL vs HOWICK PAKURANGA RESULT: DRAW – MATCH ABANDONED WITHOUT BALL BOWLED Congratulations to Waitakere CC (Waitakere with AUCC) on taking out the Prichard Cup. Parnell came a valiant 6th and recorded just one win during the season. However our Girls displayed great spirit and their enthusiasm and youth augers well for the future. PRICHARD CUP PLACINGS 1st Waitakere CC 2nd Takapuna CC 3rd Papatoetoe CC 4th Cornwall CC 5th Howick Pakuranga CC 6th Parnell CC Men’s Premier Reserve Grade - Presidents’ Cup 17 & 24 March PARNELL vs WAITAKERE at Orakei Domain 1. PARNELL 136/10 Giacomo Lamplough 45 & 3/0 WAITAKERE 121/10 Simon Walker 5/22 (13), Giacomo Lamplough 2/20 (10) RESULT: DRAW – MATCH ABANDONED, NO PLAY ON DAY 2 PRESIDENT’S CUP – FINAL PLACINGS: 1st Cornwall CC 93.17 points 2nd Suburbs New Lynn CC 83.23 3rd Parnell CC 75.94 4th Eden Roskill CC 75.74 5th Papatoetoe CC 72.70 6th North Shore CC 61.77 7th Takapuna CC 61.61 8th Waitakere CC 60.38 Premier Reserve Women – Limited Overs Championships. 24 March PARNELL vs PAPATOETOE at Selwyn College 1a. PAPATOETOE 127/6 (35) Miri 61 (100), Renee McMillan 2/17 (2) PARNELL 131/4 (31) Emma Irwin 49 (83), Ella Drumm 28 (48), Isobel Mills 25* (28) RESULT: PARNELL WON BY 6 WICKETS One of the very few games to be played on Saturday and our Girls recorded another excellent win to finish 3rd in their competition. WOMEN’S PREMIER RESERVE GRADE – LIMITED OVERS FINAL PLACINGS: 1st North Shore 2nd Cornwall 3rd Parnell 4th Howick Pakuranga 5th Takapuna 6th Cornwall 7th Papatoetoe 8th Kumeu Men’s Senior Fourth Grade - “Thirds” 17 & 24 March PARNELL vs SUBURBS NEW LYNN at Orakei Domain 2.. PARNELL 166/10 (55) Elliot Jaffe 47, Absar 28, Rory O’Brien 26 SUBURBS NEW LYNN 63/4. Rory O’Brien 2/25 (4), Kelly 1/18 (6), Elliot Jaffe 1/9 (5) RESULT: DRAW – MATCH ABANDONED, NO PLAY ON DAY 2 MEN’S SENIOR FOURTH GRADE 2 DAY CHAMPIONSHIP – FINAL PLACINGS: 1st Grafton United 2nd Papatoetoe 3rd Birkenhead 4th East Coast Bays 5th Parnell 6th Takapuna 7th Auckland University 8th Suburbs New Lynn th Men’s Senior 7 Grade 2 Day Championship - “Fourths” 17 & 24 March PARNELL vs AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY RESULT: PARNELL WON BY DEFAULT MEN’S SENIOR SEVENTH GRADE 2 DAY CHAMPIONSHIP – FINAL PLACINGS: 1st Waitakere 85.12 points 2nd Parnell 79.91 3rd Birkenhead “Gold” 77.60 4th Suburbs NL “Titan” 5th Eden Roskill 6th Howick Pakuranga 7th Suburbs NL 8th Gde 8th Suburbs NL 7th Gde 9th Birkenhead “Green” 10th Auckland University Presidents’ Grade 24 March PARNELL vs AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY at Thos. Bloodworth Park 1... RESULT: DRAW – MATCH ABANDONED PRESIDENTS’ GRADE 2 PLATE CHAMPIONSHIP – FINAL PLACINGS: 1st Grafton United 2nd Cavaliers 3rd Parnell 4th Sri Lanka 5th Howick Pakuranga 6th Akld University Awards Dinner Invitation To be held in the Terry Jarvis Centre, Shore Road Remuera On Saturday, 7 April – 6.30 for 7 pm Awards to be Presented to All Grades from Year 8s to Premiers (Men and Women) to Presidents Q & A with MARK CHAPMAN All welcome – Players of all those ages, Parents/Grand Parents, Supporters and Friends Dress: Semi Formal Buffet Dinner - Caterer: Kit Perera Tickets: $40 per head – obtain by email - steve @parnellcricket.co.nz Tables of 10 may be booked by Teams Payment to the Club’s bank account: 12-3030-0637452-00 NOTE: Year 8s are particularly invited. Not only for those eligible to receive their 100 game caps and special Awards but it is an opportunity for them to see the full scope of what Parnell CC offers beyond secondary school/college, for them to be, and feel, part of the overall Club, and that their outstanding performances are brought to the attention of older members. Therefore, whilst their Awards will be made before Dinner, they are encouraged to stay for the meal and to appreciate the full programme. Particularly the Q & A with Mark Chapman. Early this season our Junior Section held a Q & A with Lockie Ferguson and Ben Horne – questions from young players were most searching, showed remarkable perception and elicited some very interesting and revealing replies. Make the most of this opportunity to quiz Mark, our most recent Black Cap. Auckland Grammar School 1st XI Captains 1. Former AGS 1st XI captains - Flynn McGregor-Sumpter, Ben Rainger, David Goddard & Harry Miller All are current members of Parnell’s Men’s Premier Team - 2. And the AGS Honours Board in the Old Boys’ Pavilion– Your Editor believes some 26 Parnell players amongst the Captains. Plus the School’s current 1st XI captain – Sam Rainger. NZ’s All Time Team/Batting Comparisons Post that stunning Test win, some mates and I have been bandying names in selecting NZ’s, and Parnell’s, Greatest All Time Teams.