Cricket Report
Round 5 – Saturday 11 November 2023
In Round 5, Shore faced off against Sydney Grammar School (SGS) across all ten of the scheduled matches. Remembrance Day provided an opportunity for all matches to observe a minute’s silence as Northbridge paused for a moment of reflection dedicated to those who served our country.
Home fixtures were blessed with amazing weather, and Northbridge looked spectacular. It hosted all three of the 14s sides, who used their home advantage to secure three wins. The 14s have repeatedly demonstrated their outstanding ability in this age group as they progress through the season. The Third XI followed suit later in the day with a comfortable win, the damage being done early in the game by the bowlers. The 16B side lost in their afternoon home fixture in what was a spirited game with great learning.
Travelling players had a tougher time, as we suffered defeats to SGS in both 15s matches. However, the 16As returned triumphant after a win at Weigall in a well-matched game.
In the competition fixtures, two great victories were recorded, with both teams securing bonus point wins. This allows the Second XI to move up the table, and they are now sitting in 2nd place with an impressive record of four wins from five games. The First XI put on a dominant display, scoring 223 and proceeding to bowl SGS out for 61 in an incredible spell of bowling. They continue their form, securing three wins in a row and steadying themselves in 4th place.
Highlights from 11 November
| Team | Result | Scores |
|---|---|---|
| First XI | Win | Shore: 6/223 (Toby R 88 (122), Henry S 57 (90) defeated SGS: 10/61 (Thomas F 3 for 13, Sam W 3 for 15) |
| Second XI | Win | SGS 10/133 (Stewart H 5 for 17) lost to Shore: 3/134 (Noah Q 64 (69), Aidan K 33 (44) POTM: Stewart H |
| Third XI | Win | TKS: 10-151 (Cameron N 4 for 17). [No result] |
| Fourth XI | BYE | |
| 16A XI | Win | Shore: 10/153 (Oliver D 44) defeated SGS: 10/141 (Nicholas E 2 for 12) |
| 16B XI | Loss | SGS: 148 (Sam L 3 for 26) defeated Shore: 10/66 (Archie L 36*) |
| 15A XI | Loss | Shore: 1-238 (Thomas H 108 ret., Lachlan B 66*) SBHS: 1-83 at drinks [No result] |
| 15B XI | Loss | SGS: 148 (Sam L 3 for 26) defeated Shore: 10/66 (Archie L 36*) |
| 14A XI | Win | SGS: 3/131 lost to Shore: 2/132 (Xavier S 53*, Ollie B 31, Toby S 21) POTM: Xavier S |
| 14B XI | Win | Shore: 150 (Max C 74, Charlie M 25) defeated SGS: 89 (Billy S 2 for 5, Zach F 2 for 11, Archer P 2 for 12). POTM: Max C |
| 14C XI | Win | SGS: 4/95 after 20 overs, lost to Shore: 8/98 after 18.1 overs. Best Bowlers: Josh N and Dash V Best Batters: Will B and Oliver T |
15As Match Report vs SGS
Shore ventured their way to Weigall playing fields, hoping to build upon their strong result the previous week. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Shore’s innings started shakily with a tough batting pitch, causing trouble for the batsmen through inconsistent bounce. Shore fell to 3/27 after the first 8 overs, with Cooper G attempting to steady the ship, scoring 47 runs off 59 balls. However, wickets kept falling at the other end, which prevented the Shore team from ever looking like building a threatening total. Late cameos from Jude T 15 off 44 and Tom G 9* off 23 helped to boost Shore’s score to 102 all out after 30 overs. Shore came into their bowling innings knowing they would have to bowl well to defend their total but remained hopeful after seeing the pitch reward bowlers who were able to hit good areas. Bun S (1/20 off 5 overs) got Shore off to the start they needed, sending the openers middle stump cartwheeling in the first over. Shore was able to continue to take wickets to slow down Grammar’s chase thanks to impressive bowling from Jude T (2/9 off 5 overs), leaving them 4/57 after drinks. Still in the game, but with a hefty task in front of them, Jude took a screamer of a catch from a one handed effort at backward point, a highlight of Shore’s fantastic fielding effort, putting their body on the line to defend their total. However, Grammar’s batsmen were able to remain composed and comfortably chased down Shore’s total after 6/103 with 7 overs remaining. A tough loss for Shore, with plenty to take away from the game to implement before next week’s game against Newington.
Second XI Match Report vs Sydney Grammar
On a sunny day at Weigel, Grammar won the toss and batted. Shore never let Grammar build any momentum, regularly taking wickets to roll Grammar for 133. Stewart H was outstanding, taking a well-deserved 5/17.
Shore’s form with the bat continued, with Aidan K and Noah Q storming a 76 run opening stand. Noah finished with 64 runs, his fourth score of 50 or more in a row! Our middle order backing up the openers to chase the score in bonus point pace.
Shore win by 7 wickets, man of the match Stewart H.
Mr Cozens
Coach Second XI
First XI Match Report v Sydney Grammar School
Shore 6/223 (Toby R 88, Henry S 57) def Grammar 10/61 (Tom F 3/13, Sam W 3/15)
The First XI boys arrived to a picturesque Northbridge A Ground full of confidence. While lapping up the clear and sunny skies during warm up, it was clear they were ready and keen to carry over the momentum built up over the last two wins. Skipper and Coaches agreed it was a great opportunity to win a toss and set a big total to defend. And that they did…
Losing the skipper early is always an unsettling start to the innings. But as seen in previous rounds… Toby R is in some devastating form. He managed a fantastic 88 (122) to steer our innings into a dominant position. He formed a crucial partnership with Henry S after a few early wickets fell. Henry showing great maturity well beyond his years, making a fine 57 (90). A perfect partner for Toby, which allowed him to play freer. A few small partnerships towards the end of the innings proved crucial in getting the boys to an impressive 6 – 223.
The team has great confidence in our bowling attack and as such, the boys were out there early after lunch to help prepare the bowlers for our bowling innings. Enter Sam W and Tom F. These two were on fire from the get-go. Ruthless in their line and lengths. Constantly making the batters play. Everything went to plan, and it brought 4 ducks from the Grammar top 6. Sam and Tom both took 3 wickets, which can only be described as a complete decimation of the Grammar top order. A great reward for the boys who put in so much effort each and every week. It was always going to be hard to chase down the boys well above par total on such a large ground. The boys made it almost impossible with supreme execution and some great intensity. Special mention to all the other bowlers who all chipped in with 1 wicket each.
The boys are excited to face Newington this weekend and carry on the momentum from their 3-game winning streak.
Mr Papworth
Coach First XI
16Bs Shore vs Sydney Grammar School
Shore won the toss and elected to bat in the heat at Northbridge. Opening batsmen Dylan G and Fred C saw off the first ten overs of the 20-over innings. We scored 43 runs in the first ten overs and decided to increase our run rate with nine wickets in hand. Shortly after drinks, wickets fell in quick succession, but the run rate also increased. Shore finished the innings with a defendable total of 7/126. The top scorers were Malachi W (35 runs), Fred C (21 runs) and Dylan G (19 runs).
As Sydney Grammar began the run chase, Shore was ready to field at their best abilities to defend our total. The bowling started promisingly, with an early wicket coming from Henry C. The 16Bs kept engaged, maintaining enthusiasm and fielding to the best of their abilities. The Sydney Grammar batsmen were smart, taking advantage of any balls bowled on the leg side or short. Eventually, in the eleventh over, after a precise field placement, Liam O would take a catch for our second wicket bowled by Ollie B. As Shore began to bowl more economically, Sydney Grammar approached the target runs with only a few overs left, beating Shore by 6 wickets (14 balls left). Shore’s best bowlers were Henry C (1/8 off 2 overs), Ollie B (1/26 off 2 overs), and Malachi W (0/6 off 2 overs).
Bryce S (Year 9)
16B Captain
Mr R Johnston
MIC Cricket