RD 14 MATCH REPORTS V HAWKESBURY

& METRO CUP v NORTH WEST & WARRINGAH

In the penultimate round of the 2020-21 season 3 of the 7 teams were on the road with 2s and 4s travelling to Benson’s Lane while Metro Gold visited the unfamiliar Charles McLaughlin Oval. Whereas 1s, 3s, 5s and Green enjoyed the luxury of remaining at home.

1s, 3, 5s and Metro Gold all returned wins with many standout individual performances including half centuries to Jack Lyle, Reuben Sachs, Denesh Hewa-Gamage, Max Robinson and Milan Lambert and the highest of the round to Josh Segal (93) as well as a maiden 5fa to Valmik ‘Rockets’ Ahire.

With their victory, Metro Gold qualified for the Metropolitan Cup finals next weekend. They will take on Warringah at Mike Pawley Oval over the next Saturday and Sunday.

Anthony Sams continues to make history this time entering the records as the first gloveman to claim 400 dismissals for the Randy Petes!!

Lefand Group 1st Grade @ Coogee Oval

Randwick Petersham 9d-209 (63.1 overs) J Eldridge 48, J Sangha 38 def Hawkesbury 132 (55.2 overs) A Semple 4-23 & 5-179 (55 overs) C Maladay 3-32

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Jackson Eldridge 48

In an amazing turn of events in the NSW Premier 1st Grade cricket competition today, Randwick Petersham was able to leap-frog three teams to grab seventh place on the points ladder with just one round to go. The top six after the next round will contest the finals to determine the 2020-21 premiership.

Going into round 14 against Hawkesbury at Coogee Oval, Randwick Petersham needed to register a win and hope other results went its way, for it to improve its position from 10th. Surprisingly, the three teams immediately above it on the points ladder and another equal on points, were all beaten. In fact, it was four teams above which were beaten, but late in the day, Gordon, who had lost to Sydney on the first innings, turned things around with an outright win to nudge us out of sixth place.

Next Saturday’s one-dayer against second placed Sydney, who it defeated in the recent Limited Overs Cup Grand Final, will determine if the club gets the chance to defend the premiership it won last season. That will also depend on how Gordon goes against Easts (who are eighth) at Chatswood.

In today’s match, Randwick Petersham defeated Hawkesbury, 9-209 declared to 132 and 5-179. Last week, skipper Jason Sangha put the Hawks into bat after winning the toss. The bowlers duly responded, knocking them over for just 132. Adam Semple took (4-23) with Daya Singh (2-24), Jason Ralston (2-17), Caelan Maladay (1-28) and Ryan Ninan (1-19) sharing the remainder. Sangha was 38* at stumps in a scoreline of 3-71, but was called to join the NSW Sheffield Shield side in its clash with South Australia in Adelaide. He was replaced to-day by Jackson Eldridge who carried on the good work going on to top-score with a well-made 48 off 67 balls with four boundaries and a six. Semple added 34 with Singh belting 33 off 36 with two sixes to give the side a lead of 77. Looking for maximum points, the bowlers again got stuck in to have the visitors 4-101 before the shutters went up to finish 5-179 off 55 overs when time was called.

Lyall Gardner OAM

Jason Sangha (c) 38

ANTHONY SAMS – THE PRINCE OF KEEPERS 400 DISMISSALS FOR THE RANDY PETES

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A feature of the Hawks second innings was the 400th 1st Grade dismissal for Randwick Petersham by wicket-keeper Anthony Sams. He is the first player in the long history of the club, dating back to 1899, to achieve such a feat. An historical moment for Anthony and for Randwick Petersham and its founding clubs in a total of 260 playing seasons.

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Suttons City Rosebery 2nd Grade @ Owen Earle

Randwick Petersham 173 (58.5 overs) S Sharma 43, J Mellick 39 def by Hawkesbury 257 (91.5 overs) J Wood 4-70, C O’Riordan 2-52

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Starting week 1 2s won the toss and bowled on what could be described as great bowling conditions. The Randy Petes had the opposition 5-56 through great bowling from debutant Connor O’Riordan (2-52), Mitch O’Loughin (2-62) and Jacob Wood (4-70). Credit to Hawkesbury though, who were able to resist the pressure from the boys and managed to fight back and post 257 and bat 90 overs. Couldn’t fault the fielding or the energy from the boys in the field. Plus there was some extra terrible banter from Ben Montedoro and Adam Docos which always keeps the team entertained (usually at their own expense).

Jacob Wood 4fa

Week 2 was all on Pete’s to bat out the day and take the win. Got off to a good start with Josh Mellick (39) and Scott Sharma (43) getting the team to 1-77. Unfortunately, as has been the case many times this season losing wickets in quick succession put the boys on the back foot losing Josh, Ben Montedoro, Jacob Wood to have the team 4-84. It was up to the bottom six to get the team home but were unable to get back ontop being all out for 173. Ashley Burton constructed a solid 38 and showed some class with his shot selection and patience (well done mate).

Looking forward to getting around the boys again as we come into the last round. There are plenty of lessons to be learnt and building blocks to look back on as individuals and as a team.

Scott Sharma (c)

Petersham RSL 3rd Grade @ Petersham Oval

Result: Randwick Petersham 8d-275 (72.3overs) Josh Segal 93, J Lyle 52, R Sachs 50 def Hawkesbury 151 (57.4 overs) J Mahony-Brack 3-21, M Mariguddi 3-42

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3^rd grade arrived on day 1 at Petersham Oval for the penultimate round, and our final home game for the season, facing off against the Hawks. With plenty of cloud cover and a bit of misty rain, the deck was surprisingly hard, and after winning the toss, we batted first. Ross Elliot (15) and James Mahony-Brack (40) got us off to another good start, however a couple of unlucky dismissals led to Josh Segal (93) and Reuben Sachs (50) arriving to the crease. Both of the young guns batted with maturity to set us up a platform, falling just short of a 100-run partnership. Segal batted with patience and guile, hitting only 5 boundaries, but turning over the strike comfortably. He has found his groove in this grade and looks likely to push his claim for higher grade honours in the seasons to come. Jack Lyle (52) then entered the fray to continue his champagne form and belted 52 off not many, including 9 boundaries and 1 maximum, to give us a solid total and we declared 8-275 allowing us 5 overs at the end to make some inroads. JMB found the edge with his first ball and despite a huge LBW shout for Ahkter Hussein, the Hawks finished 1-1 off 5 on day 1.

Josh Segal 93

Jack Lyle 52

We arrived on day 2 to a flat and hard track with minimal cloud cover and fast outfield, a far cry from the conditions of the previous week. However, we were confident with our bowling attack to take the 9 remaining wickets. JMB (3-21 off 13) continued with Mandar Mariguddi (3-42 off 15) making the first inroads for the day with an early wicket. However, the going was tough with a hard, flat track and some of their batsmen began to score relatively easily. Sadeep Deepak (1-14 off 5) took the key wicket of the Hawks captain with a brilliant ball nipping away off the deck and kissing the edge through to Mullins (3 catches). Huss (2-55 off 21) picked up the number 4 with a tidy catch from Ross at 1^st slip, and JMB picked up another in his second spell to keep us ahead in the game. From there, regular wickets kept the Hawks at bay and it was only a matter of time before the inevitable occurred, however we maintained the pressure to make sure they didn’t slip away from us, as has been a common occurrence in previous games. Luca Lopes (1-14 off 3) picked up a cheeky breakthrough, and Huss, JMB and Mandar cleaned up the tail; Hawks all out for 151.

This was finally the complete game that we had been looking for since the beginning of the season. Our top 6 batted well to set a platform and then run away with the innings to post a big total, and then our bowlers maintained pressure and consistency to get the 10 poles. Although it’s a bit late in the season, we can take this confidence that we can produce a complete game into the last game against the Tigers next week, and finish off the season with 5 wins from the final 6 rounds.

Roll on next week.

Tom Holland (c)

Mellick Wealth Management 4th Grade @ Benson’s Lane 2

Result: Randwick Petersham 7-150 (72 overs) M Robinson 51, W Deller 23* drew Hawkesbury 222 (86 overs) L O’Loughlin 3-69, A Mathews 2-33

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After a slow and dour day one, the Randy Petes travelled out to Bensons Lane with the hopes of gaining six points on day two.

Things started tough for us, with the Hawks coming out swinging and putting on an extra 35 runs to their overnight total to finish 222.

A couple of early wickets hurt us, but a steady third-wicket partnership had us in a good position to go on and win. Unfortunately, two quick wickets put a dent in our hopes.

Max Robinson (51) and Will Deller (23*) steadied the ship, and although we didn’t get the win in the end, a draw was a solid result and will provide us with plenty of experience moving forward.

Max Robinson 51

The highlight of the game was the performances of the aforementioned Robinson and Deller.

After struggling for runs in 5s, Max batted patiently and showed that he is going to be a class player for the club. Will’s display with the ball was top notch, and would have had at least another wicket if his skipper had some safer hands at mid-off. It was arguably the best he has bowled in 4s, and his work with the bat was solid.

The pair were our captain and vice-captain in Greenies, and alongside fellow 16-year olds Alan Mathews and Adam Coombs, showed why the future is bright for the Randy Petes.

Liam O’Loughlin (c)

Clovelly Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank 5th Grade @ Snape Park

Result: Randwick Petersham 8-149 (72 overs) R Anjum 32, A Beaumont 25 def Hawkesbury 117 (50 overs) R Anjum 3-13, F Whalebone 2-26, M Wood 2-26

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The Randy Petes elected to bowl in overcast conditions with a little bit of drizzle around and a lush outfield. The team welcomed the experienced duo of Rehan Anjum and Michael Wood and congratulations to Ashish Bhat making his 5^th grade debut.

The bowlers were asked to bowl just outside off stump and force the Hawkesbury batsmen to chase the ball and gain early wickets. In the past games the top 4 batsmen were getting runs and if they failed the Hawks lost the game.

Ben Thomas (2-33 off 10), Ashish Bhat ( 0-13 off 6) shared the new ball. But, with the ball getting heavier and more wet with the constant drizzle the new ball was getting bit difficult to control. Left arm seamer Ashish did a great job on debut.

Right arm offie Michael Wood (2-26 off 11) was brought on in just the 9^th over and was right on song from the first ball. While left arm seamer Freddy Whalebone (2-26 off 8) bowled in great partnership with the former. Freddy finally struck and broke the opening partnership of 46. Woody then stuck to get the Hawks number 3 quickly after.

Right arm offie Rehan Anjum (3-13 off 7) was the pick of the bowlers who bowled really cleverly flighting the ball and mixing up his faster deliveries. Leg spinner Sriram Suresh (1-1 off 1.2) wrapped up the Hawk’s innings bowling their number 10 batsman round the legs.

Hawkesbury all out 117 in 43.2 overs.

With 34 overs to be bowled the RPCC openers were asked to work hard to stumps. Angus Beaumont (25) and Sriram Suresh (13) executed the batting plan but unfortunately a false pull shot from Sriram left us 1-20 and unfortunately Alan Xu (0) soon followed.

The Hawks had their tails up but Rehan Anjum (32) and Angus batted conservatively to see us 2 for 42 at stumps.

Rehan Anjum starred with bat and ball

The priority on Day 2 was to pass the target of 118 and bat the day. The plan was to gain a 70+ lead by tea and fight for the outright.

Rehan and Angus played each ball on its merit and showed patience and determination to some good line and length bowling by the Hawks medium pacers. The Hawks were rewarded the breakthrough with Angus caught and bowled after a fine patient and mature innings. RPCC 3-68 in the 10^th over of the day. Freddy soon followed caught at mid off.

Once again the Hawks had their tails up.

Next in was skipper Fabian Heaton (37) who with Rehan seemed to have the situation in hand but Rehan was unfortunately adjudged LBW. RPCC 5-84 in 51 overs.

Next in Michael Wood (9) batted well blocking the good balls and punishing anything up or on leg stump. However, unfortunately for us a brilliant piece of fielding from the Hawks point fielder caught Woody short of the crease at the strikers end. RPCC 6-99 of 59 overs.

With only 9 runs in arrears and the Hawks applying the pressure Heaton and Yogesh Wanzare (15) saw through this phase to cross 118 in the 64^th over.

At tea with only 31 runs ahead the captains decided to call the game off.

It was a great win and the singing the team song was enjoyed!!

Many thanks to Jeremy Jastrzab who helped on both days with the scoring and other tasks. You are a legend sir.

Also, thanks to Mr and Mrs Whalebone for putting on a barbecue for the team. Thanks so much Roger that was a great gesture.

Thanks also to Alan Wright – Chairman of Selectors and Greg Small – Head Coach for the support during both days.

Next week we take on Sydney who are 16^th on the table and it is an away game. All the boys are looking forward to pull off a win to finish the season on a high!!

Fabian Heaton (c)

Michael Wood returns

Titan Fitness Metro Gold @ Charles McLaughlin Oval

Result: Randwick Petersham 6-180 (50 overs) D Hewa-Gamage 59, J Stewart 36 def North West Hurricanes 176 (86.1 overs) V Ahire 5-33, E Khoo 3-16

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Valmik Ahire – maiden 5fa

Valmik Ahire - 5-33 - RP Gold v North West Sydney 2020-21

The Golden boys hit the M2 to play their final Metropolitan Cup round game at the relatively secluded Charles McLaughlin Reserve. The equation was simple – win the game, play finals cricket. North West Sydney may have been sitting last on the ladder, but a glance at their results and their spirited chase back in round 3 meant that we couldn’t afford any complacency. While it was nice to look at from afar, the outfield was large and slow, and the deck was borderline on extinct. With a warm and humid day forecast, the North West skipper couldn’t hide his glee at winning the toss and electing to bat first.

Jackson Dodd and Valmik Ahire came into the game as two of the most economical bowlers in the club this season, and did not disappoint in the opening stanzas. A real Mexican standoff ensued, before one opener failed to read a slow ball from Jacko and was caught at mid-on by Thanush Gowda. At the other end Valmik ‘Rockets’ Ahire and the young left-handed opener had a fascinating duel that would continue for 14 overs. Teasing each edge of the bat, the youngster could read the line but not the movement as his doggedness kept Rockets’ wiles at bay. He’d eventually succumb to be hit on the pad directly in front of the stumps, giving Rockets the astonishing figures of 14 overs, 1 wicket for 9 runs! North West continued to crawl and would finish at 2-60 going into tea.

On return, the North West number 3 looked set for long vigil and the Gold team turned to spin. Coming off a pair of magical balls in the previous game, it was another special leg break that took the top of off stump from Denesh Hewa-Gamage to break the disconcerting partnership. Numbers 4 and 5 doggedly plugged away, refusing to play a shot in anger, before the introduction of E-Young ‘Pingu’ Khoo finally tempted the younger of the pair to hit out and get caught at backward square to a fine diving catch from Denesh. Pingu (3-16) would go on to knock over the captain, LBW, before tempting the number 5 to hit out, only to pick out John Stewart at deep mid-on.

At 6-140, and plenty of overs left in the day, North West shut up shop early and refused to budge for love nor money. Thankfully, the Golden boys were able to come through with a second wind to charge through the final ten overs. And it was the Rocket man himself who would push that surge – as the young and inexperienced tail could handle his nagging top-of-off line. The three late wickets – bowled swinging for the hills, bowled off an in-dipper and bowled leaving – swung the day back in our favour, as the score finished at 9-154 in 80 grueling overs.

Denesh Hewa-Gamage 59

Denesh Hewa-Gamage 2 - RP Gold v UNSW Kensington 2020-21

Coming back for day 2, we knew that there was not going to be a declaration and we had to get this final wicket ourselves. Given the chance to complete his Michelle, Valmik almost took out the biggest number 9 in Sydney first ball, before the big fella had a bit of fun for the next 6 overs. We could finally exult as Rockets got the big fella to edge to the go-go-gadget arms of Ashish Bhat at gully, finishing with the splendid figures of 5-33 in 22 overs.

Left with 177 to chase in 71 overs, the task was never going to be easy but as long as we batted the day, we’d give ourselves a chance. To the credit of the North West bowlers, they bowled with purpose and gave away nothing for the first 22 overs. At that point we had dug ourselves into a bit of a hole, with the score reading 3-28 and the required run rate creeping up. It was up to Denesh and John to rebuild the innings, and they did so by putting their vast experience to good use to make sure that no more wickets were lost at tea. At 3-38 after 27 overs, there was still a long path ahead of us.

As the pace bowlers tired and the reality of fielding on such a large ground dawned on the home team, shoulders started to slowly droop as the spinners couldn’t muster a breakthrough. Slowly but surely, Denesh and John started picking out the gaps and the fielding team insisted on keeping players out on the boundary. At the final drinks, the score read 3-89, with 88 required off 23 overs. Thankfully, there was plenty of firepower in the shed, so the veterans began to tea off.

John’s vigil came to an end, but not before reaching his highest score for the season at 36, while Denesh continued and reached his first 50 for Randwick Petersham since returning from his 10 year sabbatical. In between, the in-form Jordan Segal fell trying to push the rate, and at 6-136 with 13 overs remaining in the day there were a few nerves gathering on the sidelines. There really shouldn’t have been, as Ashish Bhat and Jackson Dodd played aggressive but smart cricket – hitting gaps, running hard and interspersing boundaries when needed to ensure we never fell behind the rate. With the fast bowlers cooked, North West had to return to spin and a hard earned victory and finals spot was achieved as Ash sent a boundary over cover with 3.2 overs remaining in the day’s play. As has been the case through out the season, a hard victory was earned on the back of a consummate and gutsy team effort.

Jeremy Jastrzab (C)

John Stewart

Cartwright Insurance Metro Green @ Kensington Oval

Result: Randwick Petersham 148 (73 overs) M Lambert 59, A Syed 25 def by Warringah 182 (78.2 overs) S Krishan-Sharma 3-30, T Tahir 2-33

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Milan Lambert 59

At the start of this game, the very green Green team were brief on how important this game still was. They may not have a chance of making finals, but could help the club and team mates by preventing the ever strong Warringah from winning, while many of the players could use this as an opportunity to set themselves up for future years at the club. And for a while, they made the Northern Beaches boys regret the decision to bat first on a wet day, as the Green team reduced them to 5-54, then 6-90 with the dismissal of the Manly legend Warren Evans. In between, both Talhah Tahir and Will Forrester picked up their first wickets for the club, while Marley Whitcombe sent down a fine marathon spell of tight off-spin with a ball that was almost like a cake of soap.

Despite their best efforts, the silver tail made use of the inexperience in the legs of the Greens and wagged in the afternoon session and particularly after the final drinks. It was unfortunate as well that a stumping was denied, but the players will learn and grow from the experience of fielding for 80 overs in trying conditions. The final score of 182 was nowhere near insurmountable, particularly on the newly re-boundaried Kensington.

Returning the next week to a much nicer and drier day, the Green team were confident of at least putting up a fight for the length of the day. And in Milan Lambert, they had the perfect anchor to play the day around. Against a disciplined attack, the Greens put up a superb fight to take the game to 4-75 at tea, with Azaan Syed making good use of his opportunity to bat up to order with 25, but a few loose dismissals could have had our boys in an even better position.

Milan continued his vigil after tea, and found able support in Yuvraj Mengi and Shervin Krishna-Sharma as they pressed on and the Warringah boys were starting to look a little nervous. Milan brought up his hard working fifty, and was unfortunate to finally be dismissed in the 60th over with the target a mere 60 runs away. While the Green boys continued to battle hard, the umpire was getting tired and all the fielders surrounding the bat were able to coerce several LBW decisions in their favour, even if the ball had touched the bat first. Seven LBWs in total were given, and the Green team fell 34 runs short and 7 overs short of playing out the day – but not before Marley Whitcombe had a sparkling cameo to revive hopes for team. We congratulate all the boys for never giving up and playing their last game of the season in the right spirit.

Jay Patel (c)

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