Cricket Report – Round Three

First XI Match Report v The Scots College

Saturday 5 November played at Scots Main

Shore 10/98 (32.5 overs) (Toby Robinson 20, Will Nutt 14, Josh Constantian 13) defeated by TSC 2/99 (20.3 overs) (Sam Walton 1/20, Ben Hocking 1/25)

Saturday was not a good day for the First XI. The morning dawned bright and sunny, the wicket at Bellevue Hill looked good, and the ground was small. Everything pointed to a high-scoring game, with the bat dominating the ball.

Lachlan Hunt won the toss for the second week in a row and elected to bat. The Scots College opening bowler commenced with two off-side wides, but it was clear from the start that Scots were going to play aggressively and take the game to Shore; how the Shore boys responded would determine the course of the match.

Unfortunately, no batsman in the top six was able to establish himself, and soon the innings was reeling at 5-28. Scots’ bowlers had found their gear – three of the wickets were clean bowled – and the fielders knew they could pressure the Shore batsmen into more false strokes. Toby Robinson (20), Josh Constantian (13) and Will Nutt (14) did their best to rescue the innings, however, it was too little too late, and Shore were finally dismissed for just 98 in the 33rd over.

The likelihood of defending such a small total on Scots’ main oval was slim, and so it proved. There were some flickers of hope early on, as both Will Nutt and Lachie Hunt beat the bat, but in the end, the Scots batsmen played sensibly, defending good balls, and dispatching bad ones.

They passed the Shore total in just the 21st over, easily securing a bonus point. Sam Walton (1/20 off 4) and Ben Hocking (1/25 off 4) were the pick of the bowlers, and it was particularly pleasing to see Walton pick up his first wicket in the GPS Competition; it was well deserved. The Shore team must now regroup and prepare for Saturday’s important encounter with Newington, at Northbridge.

Mr T M Wallace and D R M Stobo
First XI Coaches

Top Image Credit: Shore Second XI vs TSC Second XI

Second XI Match Report v The Scots College

Saturday 5 November played at War Memorial Playing Fields, A Ground, Northbridge

Shore 10/129 (Jack Mott 31 (59), Oscar Everett 24 (51), Jack Robson 23 (69)) defeated by TSC 10/200 (Tom Fuzes 4/41 (9.2), Jack Mott 3/21 (9.0))

Back-to-back games at Northbridge has the boys starting to feel comfortable playing at our home ground. The Second XI lost the toss and were asked to bowl first on what looked like a great deck.

Once again, Tom Fuzes 4/41 (9.2) and Jack Mott 3/21 (9.0) got the team off to a flying start, reducing Scots to 4/46 at the first drinks break, thanks to some great fielding to get two runouts, one of which was a Scots batsman, who bashed 200 runs the previous week.

Unfortunately, the team assumed Scots would crumble and we bowled a couple of loose deliveries every over allowing them back in the game. They put on a solid partnership and then managed to work their way to a very respectable, but still attainable target of 200.

After the strong start from our opening pair of Angus Molchanoff (5) and Oscar Everett (24) last week, we decided to keep the same pair together. In the first two overs, we looked strong. Unfortunately, we couldn’t capitalise, and we got ourselves in a hole, but the game was in the balance at 4/46 at the first drinks break.

When we came out after drinks, we couldn’t rotate the strike and managed to only score nine runs off the next ten overs. This put us well behind the eight-ball and we were unable to recover. Jack Robson fought hard for his 23, and Mott (31) batted well to get the team to a respectable score, denying Scots of any bonus points.

Scots were too strong on the field, but I do believe our batting was strong enough to chase down that total. Hopefully, next week we can make amends and show Newington what we are truly capable of.

Mr G S Tesoriero
Second XI Coach

Third XI Report

The Third XI lost in a very high-scoring match with a lightning-fast Northbridge B ground outfield resulting in a plethora of boundaries. Scots won the toss and batted, getting off to a flying start with a high proportion of short, pitched deliveries from our opening and first change bowlers being dispatched with ease.

The Scots batsmen were vulnerable to good line and length bowling, but there was very little of it in the first dozen overs. This was compounded by some poor fielding.

There was a short respite around drinks when some good length bowling from debutant Tom Lyon and captain Will Johnston kept the batsmen quiet for half a dozen overs or so. But Scots accelerated again, to reach a massive score that included a century from their number three.

Our batting provided some redemption against some wayward bowling. The batting was sensible with few chances given and loose balls suitably dealt with.

We were in with half a chance at the drinks break at 2/100, with Johnston and Wylie Hockey both well set and on their way to 50s. But, a mix up after drinks saw Hockey stranded and run out for 45.

Johnston kept it going to pass a well-earned 50 but the gradually increasing run rate meant the Shore batsmen needed to take risks that they didn’t get away with. In the end, we were well short but lasted the 32 overs for the first time this season. 

Mr R J Ward
Third XI Coach

Fourth XI Report

The mighty Fourth XI was back on home soil, bubbling with enthusiasm after last week’s first win of the season. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Shore was very confident of being able to post a strong total on what looked to be a flat wicket and lightning-fast outfield.

Tight bowling and fielding saw Scots take the upper hand early and Shore were in trouble at 5/22. At this point, Sam Andrew strolled to the crease and immediately started playing as if we were 2/400.

Blasting 6 fours and 2 sixes, Andrew was able to push the Shore total along to a defendable, if not slightly below par, total of 85.

As per previous weeks, the boys were brimming with confidence knowing we had the bowlers capable of taking early wickets. Tom Santow and Cal Forster did just that, reducing the Scots upper order to rubble, which saw the visitors struggling at 4/8 after 4 overs.

It should be noted that while the bowlers were hitting great areas, they were superbly supported by the boys in the field with the first three wickets taken due to tremendous catches by Dylan Dalgliesh-Quinn, Andrew, and our glorious leader Jack McRae.

Unfortunately, at this point, Scots were able to put on two strong partnerships of 30 and 40 runs respectively, so while the boys continued to put the ball in great spots, the game was slowly slipping away. A flurry of late wickets, two of which were the result of spectacular catches by the most unassuming of fielders – Callum Simson – saw Shore get back in the hunt. Unfortunately, it was a case of too little too late, with Scots eventually passing the Shore total eight wickets down.

Mr N A Trumbull
Fourth XI Coach

16A Report

On a cracking morning for cricket, Scots won the toss and elected to bat. It took the first four overs for the Shore opening bowlers to get into their work with both opening bowlers Hugh Reardon and Digby Hockey taking a wicket each. An understrength Scots side struggled to form any partnerships due to some amazing bowling from Max Brownie who took (4/6) of his six overs.

Scots continued to lose wickets and were bowled out for 70 in just 27 overs. Shore’s opening batsmen, Josh Evans and Cameron Newton, got into their work early, ticking over the scoreboard and managing to see off the opening bowlers.

Just before the drinks break, some eager running from Newton saw him run out. George Story (15) and Evans (24*) built another strong partnership, seeing Shore chase down the runs two wickets down and with 13 overs to spare.

Mr A Robinson
16A Coach

15A Report

The 15As arrived at Cahill Park hoping to continue their form. Scots won the toss and chose to bat first. Shore started very well and despite not picking up any wickets, maintained discipline and restricted Scots from being able to rotate the strike. Key bowlers included Nick Yates, Daniel Harvey, Harry Lyons, and Fred Collins.

This put Shore in a very strong position with Scots 0/41 off 16 overs. However, the Scots opening batters were able to gain some momentum after the break by putting away some poorly executed bowling, with both scoring half-centuries.

While many bowlers continued to leak runs, Stewart Hurt put his hand up and claimed four wickets for only 21 runs from his six overs.

This allowed Shore to wrestle back some momentum and finish off the innings reasonably well as Scots set 141 for victory. Shore opening batters, Hurt and Noah Quayle started the reply positively, hitting the bad balls and remaining patient. However, while Shore did not lose wickets, they became bogged down by some very good bowling from Scots throughout the middle overs of the innings. Hurt was the standout with 43 runs.

Unfortunately, many batters started but could not continue. Some impressive lower-order batting from Daniel Jonker (17 runs) gave some hope to the chase but it ended up being too little too late with Shore being defeated by 19 runs. We look to next week where we can put a full game together.

Mr S Horley
15A Coach

15B Report

The young men of the 15Bs lost the toss against Scots and bowled in hopes of claiming their first victory for the season. Ollie Doy was key in the first inning with figures of 2/24, ultimately helping his side restrict Scots to 6/165 after 32 overs. A large run chase ensued with a run rate of 5.2 required, but the home side were up to the challenge with key performances from Brian Thorpe (53*) and Harry Kowalski (52*) steering the ship home. Shore chased the total, five wickets down after 28 overs.

Mr A Nugan
15B Coach

14A Report

Shore 14As won the toss and elected to bowl first on a green wicket at Northbridge D ground. Thomas Hamilton and James Mathur continued their excellent form with the ball and took three early wickets to immediately put Scots on the back foot.

Some great bowling changes managed by Aidan Kurtis saw Scots with a low score of 5/43 at drinks. However, Scots dug deep, and a strong partnership was formed between their number six and seven batsmen which saw their total score creep up towards the triple figures.

In the last over, the 14As claimed four run outs thanks to some fantastic fielding to get a team hat-trick and Scots all out for a respectable 111.

Kurtis and Mathur took control of the game with a showcase of patience and calculated batting to ensure no early wickets fell. Kurtis was on a mission to notch up the first half century of the season as he came painfully close last weekend.

After a couple of wickets had fallen, Thomas Hamilton took any pressure off and played some brilliant shots to the boundary to get the 14As within 30 runs of victory. Will Heiler took to the crease and contributed towards the final winning runs as Kurtis raised his bat for his 53* to win the game.

Mr J Murphy
14A Coach

14B Report

An excellent performance by the 14Bs, who were set up with a couple of great innings including Archie Brooks who retired and then returned for quick runs at the end. A great opening spell from Lachlan Arnold meant that Scots’ reply was over before it truly began, with Shore claiming a strong win.

Mr M D Webster
14B Coach

14C Report

Last Saturday, the Shore 14Cs again lived up to their reputation as a team that can chase down any run total their opposition can produce in 20 overs. Trinity won the toss and elected to bat, while Shore was hoping to build strength in their fielding and improve on the previous week. It was the bowlers turn this week to take the game early and snuff out any chance of a Trinity batting onslaught.

Alistair Nieland opened the bowling and then closed the case of him being the most feared opening bowler in the GPS U14s competition, taking three wickets for just 15 runs. Alistair’s incredible bowling exhibition inspired Pat Fischl and he too produced some wonderful bowling numbers, with two wickets for 18 runs. Trinity was all out for just 82.

Shore had worked on their running and calling between wickets at training last week, however, it did not pay off in the game. Too many indecisive calls and before they knew it wickets were falling, with three run outs in total. Oliver Dorney (27*) stayed in control to entertain the crowds with an excellent batting display and again Will Langfield produced another stellar batting performance with 20 not out. Shore reaching the winning total of 83 runs with overs to spare.

Mr C D Burke
14C Coach

Player of the Week Nominations

1. First XI – Toby Robinson 20
   
2. Second XI – Jack Mott 3/21 (9.0) and 31 runs from 59 balls
   
3. Third XI – Will Johnson 60 runs and 1/36 from 6 overs
   
4. Fourth XI – Sam Andrew – 39 runs from 28 balls including 6 fours and 2 sixes
   
5. 16A – Max Brownie 4/6 from 6 overs
   
6. 15A – Stewart Hurt with 4/21 & 43
   
7. 15B – Brian Thorpe 53* and Harry Kowalski 52* (108 run partnership)
   
8. 14A – Tom Hamilton 20 and 2/17
   
9. 14B – Archie Brooks 64
   
10. 14C – Oliver Dorney 27*

Player of the Week:

Stewart Hurt (15As) – 4/21 from 6 overs and 43 runs

Team	W/L	Result
First XI	L	Shore 10/98 32.5 overs (T Robinson 20, W Nutt 14, J Constantian 13) defeated by TSC 2/99 20.3 overs (S Walton 1/20, B Hocking 1/25)
Second XI	L	Shore 10/129 (J Mott 31, O Everett 24, J Robson 23) defeated by TSC 10/200 (T Fuzes 4/41, J Mott 3/21)
Third XI	L	Shore 7/205 (W Johnston 60, W Hockey 45, T Robson 29, A Reardon 20*) defeated by TSC 4/245
Fourth XI	L	Shore 10/85 (S Andrew 39) defeated by TSC 8/90 (T Santow 3/10)
16A	W	Shore 2/71 19 overs (J Evans 24*, G Story 15) defeated TSC 10/70 28 overs (M Brownie 4/6)
15A	L	Shore 8/121 (S Hurt 43) defeated by TSC 6/140 (S Hurt 4/21, H Lyons 2/17)
15B	W	Shore 5/168 28 overs (B Thorpe 53*, H Kowalski 52*) defeated TSC 6/165 32 overs (O Doy 2/24)
14A	W	Shore 3/112 (A Kurtis 53*, T Hamilton 20) defeated TSC 10/111 (T Hamilton 2/17)
14B	W	Shore 10/220 (A Brooks 64, A Pearce 47) defeated TSC 10/35 (L Arnold 4/5, T Penney 2/6, J Chilton 2/0)
14C	W	Shore 6/83 (O Dorney 27*, W Langfield 20*) defeated Trinity Grammar School 9/82 (A Nieland 3/15)