South Canterbury Cricket team to play Christchurch Suburban at Aorangi Oval on November 2nd.

Practice 6.00pm Wednesday 29th Graeme Blanchard Centre.

Team:
Craig Hinton
Craig Davies
Grant Brookland
Matthew Barnes
Liam Crowley
Matt Mealings
Dan Laming
James Laming
Todd Elliotte
Paul Arkinstall
Kevin Teahan
Luke Taylor

A FINE century by Temuka’s Kevin Teahan was all to no avail as the southerly change came through to enforce an early finish to all games in the latest round of the Daily Freightways Cup one day cricket competition.

Teahan, with 104 from only 114 balls, may not be taking the wickets yet this season (he has been the top wicket taker in senior for the last two seasons) but this adds to the 50 he scored in the first round and boosts his claim of being a significant all rounder.

He was ably supported by veteran Hayden Broker (45) as they added 160 runs for the 4th wicket before both succumbing to the bowling of young Ben Millar. This saw Temuka through to a good total of 214 from their 45 overs, but unfortunately at tea the game was called off.

In Timaru the other two senior games, being played at Ashbury Park, were also abandoned early. Waimate were also ruing the weather as they appeared to be in a dominant position with Timaru 124-8 with only Hayden Butler undefeated on 45 and Hayden Leonard 20 not out thwarting the attack.

Richard Ford on senior debut had been the most successful bowler with 3-31 while Matt Sew Hoy had the soapy ball on a string with 2-16 and older brother Jason took four catches in his new role as a wicketkeeper.

Across the park, competition leaders Star and Celtic were also involved in an enthralling contest with Celtic 132-5 from the 32 overs available and on their way to setting Star a good target. Dan Laming had top-scored with 38 while Jeremy Lane and Paul Arkinstall had both picked up two wickets each.

Hopefully Laming can reproduce the form he shows in South Canterbury when he and Craig Davies play for the Canterbury Districts XI versus Canterbury in Rangiora.

This means that after three rounds of the one dayers, Star and Celtic continue to battle for top spot with 15 points each, Waimate and Timaru are only a win away on nine each and Temuka and Geraldine on three points apiece will be looking for their first wins when the competition resumes on November 29 and continues through until Christmas.

Next weekend sees the first round of the Tweedy Cup two day competition, with Celtic at home to defending champions Timaru, Geraldine home against Star and Waimate at home versus last season’s finalists Temuka.

Craig Davies and Dan Laming have both been selected to play for the Canterbury Districts XI against the Canterbury XI next week and will be looking forward to showing their skills in front of the higher level selectors whom are seldom seen at Hawke Cup matches.

We wish them both luck and hope that the runs continue to flow as they already have in club cricket this season.

Temuka and South Canterbury Cricket Scorer Muriel Pennal has seen her talent and dedication to the task rewarded with her appointment as one of the “official scorers” for the Blackcaps versus India ODI to be played at AMI Stadium (Lancaster Park for the oldies, and JADE stadium for the not quite so oldies) in Christchurch on 20th March 2009.

All South Canterbury cricket supporters will be wishing Muriel well and hope that it is the start of many more great ‘International’ scoring experiences.

You can read the article from the Timaru Herald here.

MURIEL PENNAL has scored an international cricketing accolade.

The Temuka woman will be an official scorer when the Black Caps play India in a one-day international matc in Christchurch on March 20.

The honour came as a “delightful surprise” for Pennal, who has been keeping score locally since the 1980s.

“I’m really excited about it,” she said.

Each cricketing season scorers are given the opportunity to apply to score international games being held across the country.

“I’ve applied a few times but this is the first time I have been selected.”

She will work alongside three other official scorers – one on a computer, one doing the electronic scoreboard and two officiating over scorebooks.

“I’m not sure what out of these I will be doing yet but I should find out soon.”

Whatever the task, she is looking forward to it, though it would be a busy day.

“There is a hell of a lot to fill out.”

Pennal, who will turn 60 next year, began scoring in the late ’80s when husband Allan was still playing cricket.

“The first time I went along to watch a game I got handed the scorebook and it took off from there,” she said, with a laugh.

Over the years she has been the scorer for the Temuka Cricket Club, the South Canterbury Cricket team and has presided over a number of regional games.

In 2000 she was recognised with the John Budgen Award for most meritorious performance in her level three scoring exams at the time she was only the second person in the southern hemisphere to pass the grade.

Keeping the score at games was something she thrived on.

“But then I couldn’t exactly tell you why. It is nice meeting everybody and I see it as a contribution.”

While she enjoys her cricketing job, Pennal admits the “gentlemen’s game” isn’t something she enjoys watching in her spare time.

“I just can’t sit down and watch it and keep still. I have to be doing something and I can’t really keep the score of the game if it’s on TV. It’s just not like being there.

© Stu Piddington

THE Celtic one-day cricket juggernaut kept on a roll, comfortably beating Geraldine to sit on top of the competition alongside Star.

Timaru recorded their first win in cruising past Temuka while Star got home in a nail-biter over Waimate.

On their home track Celtic won the toss and compiled a tidy 222 off their 45 overs before rolling Geraldine for 127.

Celtic batted first and got to 76 before the first wicket fell and their top order ensured a decent score would be posted, with openers Craig Davies making 58 and Andy Scott 35. Dan Laming also went past 50 for the second time in two games with 55 to go with his opening day 95.

Only the bowling of Guy Metcalf, who grabbed four middle order wickets for 32, prevented a bigger score. Off-spinner Ben Millar also chipped in for the country side after his first over cost him 14 runs while Phil Chapman grabbed the first two wickets to fall. Millar backed himself and grabbed three wickets for 20 runs off his next six overs.

While Celtic were happy with the competitive total, it was not out of reach for Geraldine. The Celtic innings made interesting reading as nine of the 10 dismissals were catches, including two very good one-handed takes in the outfield.

Celtic’s opening bowlers ensured Geraldine got away to a rocky start.

Both Stephen Pagan and Metcalf had made their only scoring shots a boundary each before they were back in the pavilion and Geraldine were teetering at 13 for two. Geraldine then battled back to 106 but again lost two quick wickets.

Young English import Matthew Barnes was the shining light with a well-compiled 53, including one big six, however once his wicket fell Geraldine capitulated losing their next five wickets for 21 runs.

For Celtic, Laming’s medium pace cleaned out the middle order taking four for 27 off eight. Schoolboy Sam Carlaw was again in the action with his left-arm offspin, taking two wickets including the prized scalp of Barnes.

At the Temuka Oval, Timaru won the toss and elected to bat. They regularly lost wickets but maintained a steady momentum to make 231.

The standout was number five Grant Brookland who scored 73 while several others made handy contributions, including a good 33 from number eight Zane Saunders that featured a six.

Dillon Lees took the top off the order for Temuka and finished with three wickets while Robbie Histen also got three.

For Temuka the chase was very ordinary with only Kevin Teahen (37) and Richard Opie (34) showing any real resistance. Only one other batsman made double figures.

Kane Whitley did the most damage with the ball, claiming four for 36 off his nine overs while Saunders was miserly, giving away only eight runs off his five and and also grabbing the wicket of Teahen.

At Knottingley Park, Waimate won the toss and sent Star in to bat. The decision seemed a good one as opening bowler Sam Devlin grabbed the first three wickets and Star were 18 for two early.

Several batsmen made starts but only a gutsy 53 from number seven Tom Bouch gave the score any respectability.

Waimate must have thought they were in with a shout eventually rolling the visitors for 187 in the 43rd over.

However, they made a cautious start losing their first four wickets for 69. Hayden Matthews held the innings together with a solid 56 before Bouch had him stumped. He was the eighth wicket to fall, with the score on 129, and the game looked over.

Nathan Sewhoy, who was batting down the order because of a bad back, sparked a rearguard action and almost stole the match. Sewhoy, along Jared Matthews, put on 32 for the ninth wicket with Matthews making a cameo 15, including a six. Sewhoy was the last man to go, run out returning for a second in the 43rd over just eight shy of winning.

 © Stu Piddington Timaru Herald 13-10-08

CELTIC opened the one-day cricket season the same way they finished the last – with a win over Timaru.

The defending champions made a reasonable total of 230 but were bowled out in the 41st over.

Timaru could not take advantage of their 45 overs, bowled out for 133 in the 38th after losing wickets at regular intervals.

Celtic’s Dan Laming started the season in sublime form notching up a match-winning 95.

Laming was caught and bowled by Zane Sanders, just when his century seemed assured.

He had been given a chance just shy of 50 and made the most of it, hitting 14 fours and six as he showed a fine array of shots.

The next batsman in, Ryan de Joux, was out for a duck with second slip catching a screamer, low down, off Andrew McLachlan.

Opener Andy Scott and Laming put on 91 for the third wicket before Scott was caught behind off the bowling of Hayden Leonard for 41.

Wicket keeper Luke Taylor also played a cameo of 39, with more than half his runs in boundaries after coming in at number seven.

For Timaru the wickets were shared around their five bowlers.

Timaru’s run chase started slowly, losing wickets regularly.

The only real resistance was coming from McLauchlan with a well compiled 61, playing shots all around the wicket with some authority.

His partnership with number seven, Butler, was the only one of any substance, making 52.

McLachlan was dismissed after spooning one up Timaru.

Bowling for Celtic, Andy Scott made it a good double, grabbing a five wicket bag to go with his 41.

His wickets included Timaru’s top three scoring batsmen.

Young Sam Carlaw also grabbed two wickets on debut.

In the end it was too easy for Celtic.

It was also a one-horse race in Waimate where the hosts thrashed Temuka.

Temuka won the toss and elected to bat on Knottingley Park but never got any rhythm going.

They struggled to 108 all out after 38.4 overs with Sam Devlin snaring four wickets for 28.

The only real resistance came from Kevin Teahen with a half century and the next best scored 14.

Waimate made the chase look reasonably easy going, past Temuka’s meagre total of only two down, with Hayden Matthews scoring 59.

Temuka will no doubt be looking forward to the representative rugby season finishing to welcome back Ritchie Preston and Paul Coles.

At Geraldine, Star got their season away to a win.

The home side batted first and only English import Matthew Barnes showed any real resistance with a well compiled 87.

At one stage he hit 10 boundaries in a row in the middle of his innings before Todd Elliotte finally had him stumped.

Elliotte did the damage with the ball, grabbing four middle order scalps.

The total of 198 was competitive but Star chased it down losing only four wickets.

For Star Nathan Tubb proved he is not only a handy senior hooker in the winter but can also swing a bat scoring 51.

THE 2008-2009 cricket season begins on Saturday with the first round of the senior competition for the Daily Freightways One Day Trophy.

Celtic are defending one-day champions, while in November Timaru will begin their defence of the Tweedy Cup when the two-day competition commences.

A new Twenty20 competition has been introduced this year and is scheduled as an all-day extravaganza at Aorangi Bowl on December 20.

The competition will feature combined club teams and an invitation side which should provide a high standard of entertaining cricket all day.

The one-day senior draw sees some great match-ups in the first round with trophy holders Celtic playing last season’s runners-up Timaru at home on ‘The Rock’.

Two-day finalists Temuka will square off with Waimate at Knottingley Park and Star travel to Geraldine to take on a new-look home side.

The off-season has seen most clubs strengthen their teams while Timaru have probably been hardest hit with the loss of their captain Hitesh Angrish, but all-rounder Kris Howes is available when work allows.

This will add some pressure on to the batsmen and bowlers, but expect Andrew McLachlan, Tim Mackle, Robbie Rankin and the old firm of Hayden and Chris Leonard to step up.

Celtic, and South Canterbury, has lost Jeremy `Lethal’ Liddy who has stayed in England but the return of Ryan de Joux full time will help compensate in their quest to return all the trophies to the clubrooms.

The promotion of Canterbury under-17 representative Sam Carlaw, under-19 Kelvin Emmerson and the addition of Tim Leonard and Jared Woolfindon to more regular starts in the team will certainly keep the Celtic team strong when representative players Dan and James Laming, Luke Taylor and Craig Davies are away.

The services of Celtic’s top bowler from last season, Ants De Joux, will be curtailed as he moves toward retirement and spending more time playing cricket alongside his son.

Geraldine could be the team to be reckoned with this season with the addition of two English imports, Matthew Barnes and Chris Esh.

The return to regular play of Guy Metcalf and Hamish Drennan will also help.

Captain Stephen Pagan will be hoping the extra depth and form of himself and Ben Millar with the bat continues, while the experience gained by Phil Lill and Tom MacKnight last year will hopefully produce improved results this season.

In Waimate, while one family loses a member from the team with Jimmy Devlin in Australia, another family gains one with Jason Sew Hoy back on a regular basis.

The return of Reuben Allen should help shore up the batting – a part of the game Waimate regularly struggle with when having to bat twice.

Hayden Matthews will want to have an even more successful year than last with the bat, and to show younger brother Jared, who joins senior ranks, how it is done.

Alan Reid will again shoulder much of the attack while Sam Devlin needs to confirm the promise he has shown for some years.

Temuka will be struggling for numbers in the early part of the season with Ritchie Preston and Paul Coles still involved in the South Canterbury rugby side.

Vaughan Tarrant is overseas but, led by Kevin Teahan, the best senior bowler for the last two seasons, and backed up by stalwarts Hayden Broker, Adrian Cunningham, Robbie Barry and Robbie Histen, last season’s round robin winners will again be a force to be reckoned with.

Star will be looking to avoid “the one that got away” tag, after they were handily placed to make the final of the two-day competition last season but choked going into the last day.

They will expect new skipper Phil McGregor, South Canterbury captain Todd Elliotte, Paul Arkinstall and board member Andrew McRae to score heavily, supported by Tim Butler, Mark Evans and Julian Blanchard (after the election).

They all bowl and will expect Jeremy Lane to contribute heavily alongside Craig Hinton with the ball.

South Canterbury Cricket are also pleased that the lower grades have had more entries this year, negating the need for a bye in senior reserve and second grade, which will please many.

The Geraldine Cricket Club will be stronger this year thanks to the arrival of two English imports.

Top order batsmen Matthew Barnes and off-spin bowler Chris Esh responded to an advertisement on website playcricket.com to come to New Zealand.

The 22-year-old Barnes has already spent two seasons in Australia and was keen to come to New Zealand to expand his young coaching career as well as play.

The top order batsman also hopes to make enough of an impression to play representative cricket for South Canterbury.

“I also wanted to see New Zealand and its a chance to escape the winter.”

For 18-year-old Esh it was a bit more of an adventure as it was the first time he had been on an aeroplane.

He to hopes to make an impression with his bowling and work his way up the batting order.

Both played for the same club Ampthill Town Cricket Club in Bedfordshire and will likely debut for Geraldine on the season opener on Saturday.

They will be employed by South Canterbury Cricket to help coach junior cricket but live in Geraldine.

South Canterbury Cricket chairman Harvey King said their arrival was a boost to the province.

“The association and Geraldine have been working together to bring them out and I have to say it’s largely happen because of the hard work of Stephen Pagan and the support from the Geraldine community.”

Last season they had to default a couple of times but thing are looking a lot brighter this season which is great, he said.

King said former South Canterbury representative Andrew Buckingham, plays in the English same league, had helped get them to come out.

“It’s good for Geraldine cricket and good for South Canterbury.”

The draws for Senior Reserve, Second Grade, President Grade, Fourth Grade and the Women are now online and currently accurate until the end of the season.

If you notice any discrepencies please contact Graeme at South Canterbury Cricket on 686 3378 or use the contact page to email him.