Parnell Cricket Club Incorporated - Established 1858 Update No.131 - 3,4,5 Nov. – Juniors Start at Last! First, Lockie Fires for the Aces - 7/34 vs. Otago, 100th Wicket Lockie – career best figures of 15. 4. 34. 7 His 100th 1st Class Wicket & 8th 5/for (photo – ACA website) Sensational – after Aces bundled out for 213, Ben Horne top score of 56, Otago ended Day 1. at 83/5, Lockie taking 4/12. Day 2. Otago staggered to 170 (Lockie 7/34) & Aces then, into Day 3, accumulated 277 leaving Otago to chase 321. Lockie again rampaging & dismissing Wilson & Nicol with only 10 on the board. Otago, recovering from 113/6, have limped to 140/6. Lockie 2/30, & the prospect a real turning point in the Ace’s fortunes on the final Day. Friday Evening, 3 Nov: 4.30 to 6.30pm Grade 1 Muster “Hey Daddy – you are in the photo!!” IF ANYONE NEEDED REMINDING OF THE VALUE OF MEMORABILIA THEN JUST LOOK AT THIS! The rain stayed away and some 60+ five year olds made their cricketing debuts – for many of them the start of a lifetime love of the game. Great to see the parental, and grandparent support and the following photos tell the story of a most enjoyable evening and the return to the Club of a great many Dads and Mums who previously played for Parnell. This time introducing their youngsters to the game that they had enjoyed so much. Grade 1s last Friday – a great turnout, Joe Kinghorn-Gray, the young professional coach from Edinburgh, welcomed the mass of 5 year olds, parents and grand parents and introduced his co-coaches Max Smith, Elliot Foster, Alex Grimes and Cameron Willis Weather improved as the evening went on and Max Smith’s group showed their throwing skills by knocking over the 2 storied wickets Catches win matches - Elliot Foster instucting your Editor’s grandson (wearing the (maroon shirt – note: such practice shirts are available from the Club Office – email [email protected]). And bowling – on the right Cam Willis with his charges. The BBQ team lead by Sam who did a brilliant job in feeding the masses and (right) young Sean Fletcher with his Dad, Andrew, who played for Parnell and EDCA a wee time ago, and his Grandad, Angus who is President of the Cricket Society Men’s Premier Grade Hedley Howarth Trophy - Two Day Championship, Round 2. 4 & 5 Nov. 2017 PARNELL vs. HOWICK PAKURANGA at Lloyd Elsmore Park 1. PARNELL Full innings – Days 1. & 2.: Parnell Batting: Howick Pakuranga Bowling: Ben Horne lbw Ferns 0 (6) D Ferns 11. 1. 47. 2 Flynn McGregor-Sumpter std Morrison b Jones 69 (111) 8/1 D Grobebelaar 12. 1. 61. 0 Mark Chapman retired (Aces) 9 (8) R Botadra 7. 0. 20. 0 Callum Douglas c Neal b Ferns 13 (12) J Brown 9. 0. 31. 0 Andy Lane not out 94 (127) 7/2 A Jones 7. 0. 46. 2 Brad Rodden c Neal b Jones 3 (7) B Walsh 6. 2. 18. 1 Mitch McCann* c Winn b Walsh 14 (15) Jesse Simpson not out 18 (27) Did not bat: James Bevin, Dean van Deventer Josh Fisher, Mike Ravlic, Elliot Foster Extras w3, lb 2. 5 FOW 1, 40, 145, 149, 176, TOTAL 225/5 52 overs (Compulsory Declaration) Note: At end of Day 1. Parnell 20/1 (4) Called to the Aces, B Horne & M Chapman were then replaced by E Foster & C Douglas HOWICK PAKURANGA 188/8 (51) B Walsh 33 (69), A Morrison 50 (67), C Neal 27 (30) FOW 34, 87, 119, 126, 127, 140, 178, 179 Mike Ravlic 17 1 64 0 Dean van Deventer 12 3 31 3 Josh Fisher 13 1 45 3 Mitch McCann 9 1 47 2 RESULT: DRAW . 1 & 2 - Flynn McGregor-Sumpter, in for Ben Rainger on exam leave, hit 69 With Aces, Chappie & Ben Horne, back for Saturday only, Mitch, standing in as Skipper, won the toss & elected to bat to give the two some batting practice. Not all went to plan – Ben lost his wicket immediately. HP’s pace attack is impressive – Grobbelaar plus new Aces contract players Danru Ferns & Jamie Brown plus Botadra. Mitch McClennaghan was also at the ground practicing but not playing – not chosen? 1. Mark Chapman, who played on Day 1. to be replaced by Callum Douglas (2. above) for Day 2. Only time for 4 overs on Day 1. before the heavens opened – Chappie had time to make 9 & was undefeated with Flynn – 20/1. Day 2. Fine, no rain - Flynn resumed with Callum. HP attack was in force but Callum looked good till he was caught off Ferns at 40 1. & 2. Andy Lane Flynn soldiered on, joined by Andy, and the two proceded to dominate the HP attack on a good track. Flynn, looking more and more confident and Andy, very assured, kept the score moving well till Flynn misjudged and was stumped – 145/2, a 105 partnership. 1. Another of Andy – a superb 94* 2. Jesse Simpson Andy carried on untroubled but Brad Rodden, for once, didn’t get going. With only 48 overs allowed us on the day (52 in all) before the compulsory declaration – runs had to come quickly. Stand in Skipper Mitch scored 14 of 15 balls but was caught when trying to hurry things along. Jesse arrived and from there all interest was whether Andy would reach his ton. Sadly he was 6 runs short – a ton would have been hugely deserved as he had batted exceptionally well against a top attack. In the field defending 225/5 – Rav in action: Photos 1, 2 & 3. – he bowled very well but without luck (photos per Jim Allnatt) 1. Dean van Deventer 2. Josh Fisher Allotted 51 overs, Phillips & Walsh, both Auckland A batsmen, made a solid start and kept up with the clock. That against Rav and Dean then, first change, Josh, snared Phillips caught behind at 34. Josh then removed Walsh at 87 & Winn – 119/3. Invaluable wickets – all 3 have caused us major problems in the past. Dean, back in the attack dismissed Morrison for 50, who’s previous scores had been a 145, 59 & 87, followed quickly by two more – 140/6. Great 3 wicket spell from Dean. Neal, a big lad who hit big, had joined Jones – the chase was still on. Hit around earlier, Skipper Mitch made the brave decision to bring hinself back on. Immediate success – Neal was very smartly stumped by Elliot off Mitch who, 1 run later, bowled Jones – 179/8. The ‘keeping in this game was remarkable – no byes in the game despite 413 runs scored off 103 overs – congratulations to HP’s Andrew Morrison who took a stumping and our Elliot Foster, also a stumping & 2 catches. 179/8 – HP, finally, put the shutters up – Rav was given the final over and, another big man, Danru Ferns took no chances & was undeterred by the umbrella field set by Mitch. Men’s Premier Grade Points at End of Round 2. TEAM P W L T D PTS BONUS PTS TOTAL POINTS 1 AUCC 2 2 0 0 0 26.0 7.0 33.0 2 Parnell CC 2 1 0 0 1 15.0 7.0 22.0 3 Papatoetoe CC 2 1 0 0 1 15.0 7.0 22.0 4 Howick Pakuranga CC 2 0 0 0 2 10.0 7.0 17.0 5 Takapuna CC 2 1 0 0 1 15.0 2.0 17.0 6 Cornwall CC 2 0 1 0 1 5.0 7.0 12.0 7 Grafton United CC 2 0 2 0 0 0.0 4.0 4.0 8 East Coast Bays CC 2 0 2 0 0 0.0 4.0 4.0 Hedley Howarth Trophy – 2 Day Championship Points 2017/18 First innings win 10 Plus Bonus Points up to 80 overs Tie on first innings 5 5 wickets 1 180 runs 1 No result 5 7 wickets 1 230 runs 1 Outright win additional 6 9 wickets 1 330 runs 1 Plus – for an innings win 2 Win by 7 wickets 1 EDITORIAL COMMENT: 1. What about a 10 wicket win – just as meritorious as an innings win, why not 2 points? 2. Bonus Points are still hugely important – we have missed several already this season – 226/10 vs Cornwall in Round 1., just 4 more runs would have earned an additional point Round 2. – 225/5 vs Howick Pak. & having them 188/8 – 5 more runs & 1 more wicket would have given us 2 additional points. Bonus points are crucial to winning the Championship and players must be very aware of them and to take advantage at every opportunity. Premier Mens’ Grade Draw to 31 December 2017 11 & 18 Nov. Parnell vs East Coast Bays Shore Road Res. 1. Hedley Howarth Trophy 25 & 26 Nov. Parnell vs Papatoetoe Papatoetoe Rec. Res. 1. Hedley Howarth Trophy 2 & 9 Dec. Parnell vs Grafton United Shore Rd Res. 1. Hedley Howarth Trophy 13 Dec. Parnell vs Takapuna Onewa Domain 1. T20 16 Dec. Parnell vs Eden Roskill Shore Rd Res. 1. Jeff Crowe Cup 20 Dec. Parnell vs Grafton United Shore Rd Res. 1. T20 Note: 1. Incorporating Saturday & Sunday play 2. Wednesday evenings - T20s commence at 5.30pm 3. Restart post Christmas – 6 Jan. 2018 Parnell vs North Shore at Devonport Domain – Jeff Crowe Cup 4 T20s recommence Wed. 10 Jan. Parnell vs Cornwall at Cornwall Park All Other Senior Grades – Men & Women Very Sadly Cancelled Due to Rain Last Saturday As dismal as it could be – Prem Reserves packing the marquee away in pouring rain after the Umpires had, very sensibly, abandoned play.