Cricket Report
Round 1 Term 4 2024
Welcome to the 2024/25 Cricket Season here at Shore and what a season ahead we have. So many excited cricketers were finally able to get onto the field after a long off-season. With Northbridge hosting six of the ten Senior School games, plus an additional four Prep School games, the War Memorial Playing Fields was definitely the home of cricket on Saturday.
Northbridge looked like the SCG (or is it the other way around?) as eager cricketers across multiple age groups descended for the season opener.
Eight of the ten fixtures were against Sydney Boys High School and a couple of Opens games against King’s.
Highlights
15B’s vs SBHS causing them to lose 8 for 8! Yes, Shore got 8 wickets of the addition, of only 8 runs at one stage.
Thirds Skipper Cam Newton (4/9) and Zac Roberts (3/9) proved to be a force with the new ball in a stunning Third XI victory. Brilliantly assisted with 4 x catches to Lachlan Richards.
Nick Yates in the Second XI taking 3 wickets and 3 catches, with Aidan Kurtis taking a screamer and a contender for catch of the year in Round 1!
Tom Hamilton a calm and mature 45* chasing to secure a Second XI victory.
The mighty Fifths lost their opener on the first ball of the season!
A fine partnership between Ollie Buckley (61) and Xavier Simmonds (37) helping the 15As to a good win.
The First/Second/Third XI’s losing a combined 2 x wickets batting amongst them for 3 x wins.
Liam O’Neill, with a great all-round performance in the Fourths, got 4 wickets and 44 runs, batting at 4 (favourite number perhaps?)
| Team | Result | Scores |
|---|---|---|
| First XI | Win | SBHS 10/81 (Tom Fuzes 4-22, Julian Harrison 3/20, Stian Constable 2/9) defeated by Shore 0/82 (Fraser Pandit 38*, Dan Harvey 32*) |
| Second XI | Win | TKS Third XI 10/88 (Nick Yates 3/5, Tom Hamilton 2/5, Will Scott-Mackenzie 2/11, Max Brownie 2/32) defeated by Shore 2/91 (Tom Hamilton 45*, Gus Manchee 29*) |
| Third XI | Win | SBHS 10/33 (Cam Newton 4/9, Zaz Roberts 3/9, Tom Robson 2/11, Lachlan Richards 4 catches) defeated by Shore 0/34 (Tully Robertson 12*, Lachlan Richards 15* ) |
| Fourth XI | Loss | Shore 10/159 (Fred Collins 46, Liam O’Neill 44) lost to SBHS Third XI 178 (Liam O’Neill 4 wickets) |
| Fifth XI | Win | Shore 10/130 (Tom O’Brien 30, Sam Harris 26, Digby Hockey 22) defeated The King’s School 5/119 (Digby Hockey 1/6, Angus Monie 1/6) |
| 16A | Loss | Shore 10/57 (Hugo Lloyd 13, Will Howman-Giles 11) defeated by SBHS 1/61 (Jude Terry 1/8 off 3, Ben Sullivan 0/7 off 3). |
| 15A | WIN | Shore 6/141 (Ollie Buckley 61, Xavier Simmonds 37, Jack Courtenay 20) defeated SBHS 10/76 (Oscar Buckley 2/6, Hugh Campbell 2/9) |
| 15B | WIN | Shore 8/105 (Will Tomes 33*) defeated SBHS 10/67 (Daniel Chapman 3/3, Joshua Nieland 3/6) |
| 14A | Loss | Shore 5/121 (32 Overs) lost to SBHS 5/122 (28.2 Overs) |
| 14B | Win | Shore 8/119 (Charlie Mullen 22ret) defeated SBHS 7/43 (Sam Cawood 2/2, Ayden Berry 2/8) (20/20 match) |
| 14C | BYE |
Match Reports
First XI
Shore 0/82 (Fraser Pandit 38*, Dan Harvey 32*) defeated Sydney Boys High School (SBHS) 10/81 (Tom Fuzes 4/22, Julian Harrison 3/20, Stian Constable 2/9)
On a slightly overcast morning, Shore won the toss and sent High into bat. The team was keen to apply pressure with the threat of rain around lunchtime influencing the decision. It paid off, with High being bowled out for 81 in 27.4 overs. After an inconsistent start, all the bowlers found their lengths, and they were supported by an energetic fielding group. Noah Quayle was very tidy behind the stumps, and the catching and ground fielding was pleasing.
After the innings break, Shore’s opening pair of Fraser Pandit and Dan Harvey set about chasing the modest total. They did this with ease, reaching the victory target of 82 in the fifteenth over. Both played solidly in defence, as well as playing an array of shots all around the ground in a positive batting performance.
The bonus point victory was a great start to the team’s 2024 – 2025 campaign, but sterner tests await in coming weeks. The team will travel to Hunters Hill this Saturday to play St Joseph’s College in Round 2.
Second XI
The King’s School (TKS) 3rd XI 10/88 (Nick Yates 3/5, Tom Hamilton 2/5, Will Scott-Mackenzie 2/11, Max Brownie 2/32) defeated by Shore 2/91 (Tom Hamilton 45*, Gus Manchee 29*)
Shore Second XI had a good win against TKS. Nick Yates had a great day with the ball and in the field. Bowling with figures of 3/5 and taking 3 catches in the field. Shore was ruthless in the field with Aidan Kurtis taking a screamer at short cover and Gus Manchee whipping the ball in for a fantastic run out. After a couple of early wickets, Tom Hamilton and Gus Manchee steadied the ship and built a strong partnership to hit the winning runs after 13.5 overs.
Third XI
SBHS 10/33 (Cam Newton 4/9, Zac Roberts 3/9, Tom Robson 2/11, Lachlan Richards 4 catches) defeated by Shore 0/34 (Tully Robertson 12*, Lachlan Richards 15* )
The Shore Third XI had a convincing victory against Sydney Boys High at MacKay Oval. Opening bowlers Cam Newton and Tom Robson were into the wickets early as their accuracy proved too much for the High top order. Zac Roberts and Jeremy McKindley (1/3) came into the attack and continued Shore’s dominance, cleaning up the tail in the 17th over. Openers Tully Robertson and Lachlan Richards chased down the target with ease, steering the Thirds to a thoroughly convincing win to start the season.
Fourth XI
A tight encounter saw the Fourths go down in a thriller on B-Ground at Northbridge. SBHS scored 178, and unfortunately, Shore finished 19 runs short in a good chase to lose a close one. Great support for each other could be heard ringing around the Northbridge grounds.
Fifth XI
Shore 10/130 (Tom O’Brien 30, Sam Harris 26, Digby Hockey 22) defeated The King’s School 5/119 (Digby Hockey 1/6, Angus Monie 1/6)
Despite a shaky start (3/10 off the first 3 overs), which saw Angus Monie out playing an ambitious cut shot on the first ball of the season, Shore rallied in the middle overs with Tom O’Brien, Sam Harris and Digby Hockey building quick innings to get the runs flowing. The short boundaries and extras helped the 5ths put up a defendable score.
Our bowling was consistent and economical, and we never really let King’s get a foot in the door. Despite not having a lot of strong cricket backgrounds within the team, the boys showed an exceptional level of enthusiasm and athleticism on the field, only putting down one catch (probably the easiest of the day). King’s scored 30 runs in the last few overs to make the score much closer on paper than it was in the field. The game finished just as the rain started, King’s falling 11 runs short in their twenty over chase.
16A
Shore 10/57 (Hugo Lloyd 13, Will Howman-Giles 11) defeated by SBHS 1/61 (Jude Terry 1/8 off 3, Ben Sullivan 0/7 off 3).
The Shore 16As had a difficult opening game of the season against SBHS. After losing the toss, Shore went in to bat against a consistent opposition. The boys found themselves two wickets down early before the beginnings of several middle-order partnerships with Angus Brook (10), Archie Lyle (9), Hugo Lloyd (13) and Will Howman-Giles (11), all making starts, but not being able to go on with them. The team managed to put up 57 and would have to be aggressive in the field. The bowlers bowled well with little reward, with Jude Terry taking the only wicket and finishing with 1/8 off three overs. There is plenty to work on after the season opener, and the boys look forward to their next match.
15A
Shore 6/141 (Ollie Buckley 61, Xavier Simmonds 37, Jack Courtenay 20) defeated SBHS 10/76 (Oscar Buckley 2/6, Hugh Campbell 2/9)
The Shore 15As had a good win against SBHS. Playing on McKay Oval on a cloudy afternoon, Ollie Buckley won the toss and elected to bat. Our big hitter, Toby Smith, unfortunately lost his wicket early, but Ollie Buckley and Xavier Simmonds formed a strong partnership to steady the ship, scoring 61 and 37, respectively. Jack Courtenay contributed with a steady 20 to help finish with a total of 141. An even bowling performance saw Shore defeat High with relative ease. Oscar Buckley finished with two wickets for 6 runs, and Hugh Campbell contributed with 2 for 9. All in all, it was a good win to start the season.
15B
Shore 8/105 (Will Tomes 33*) defeated SBHS 10/67 (Daniel Chapman 3/3, Joshua Nieland 3/6)
Shore won the toss, and our captain of the day, Ethan Spencer, chose to bat and then opened with Teddy Turner to get us off to a good start. Three wickets fell quickly before Will Tomes and Dash Vonwiller settled in for a strong partnership that allowed risk-taking through big shots and aggressive running towards the end of our 20 Overs.
Tight bowling had SBHS always looking like they would struggle to get the runs, but partnership bowling from Josh Nieland and Daniel Chapman (three wickets each) contributed to an 8 wickets for 8 runs collapse that ended the game in the 19th over.
14A
Shore 5/121 (32 Overs) lost to SBHS 5/122 (28.2 Overs)
A very poor loss. This 14’s team can bat and did so with absolute class. Harry Klineberg, Lachie Hoy and Rishab Reddy all had excellent knocks, playing with patience and punishing poor balls. Unfortunately, this effort was different with ball in hand, leaking 25 sundries and allowing a very flimsy SBHS batting lineup to score the remaining 95 for the win. This promises to be a good season, and starting with a poor loss may not be the worst thing.
14B
Shore 8/119 (Charlie Mullen 22ret) defeated SBHS 7/43 (Sam Cawood 2/2, Ayden Berry 2/8) (20/20 match)
A comprehensive win against a weakened opposition. The Shore bowling was steady but the High batsmen found it hard to get the ball away and rarely scored more than a run or two off the bat. Shore started strongly with the bat and passed their total only 2 wickets down in the 7th over. SBHS were generous in allowing us to play out the 20 overs for practice.
Mr Brett Hunter
MIC Cricket