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Weekend Highlights
Saturday 16th June
Birmingham League
1st XI
The 1st XI gained a losing draw away to Harborne. Batting first, Harborne scored 262 for 9 in their 55 overs with one batsman scoring 156 and 4 wickets each for Aqab Ahmed (4-81) and debutant Nihal Shilar (4-62). Penkridge never looked like reaching their target having had their overs reduced to 49 due to rain finishing on 153 for 9 with Mohammed Ishtiaq (58) the top scorer.
2nd XI
The 2nd XI beat league leaders Bromsgrove by 11 runs. Batting first, Penkridge were struggling on 96 for 8 but the tail wagged and Kev Baker (31), Joe Oakley (35) and Jon Price (12 not out) enabled them to set a respectable score of 173. Bromsgrove were then reduced to 85 for 8 but their tail wagged as well but were eventually bowled out for 162 with Rich James (4-54) the main wicket taker supported by all the bowlers making it difficult for the opposition.
Staffs Clubs
3rd XI
The 3rd XI lost to Penn 2nd XI by 11 runs. Batting first, Penn were bowled out for 210 with Ollie Deakin (3-12) the pick of the bowlers. In reply, Penkridge were bowled out for 199 with Will Hinder (52), Steve Jones (36) and Liam Kettle (33) the main run scorers.
4th XI
The 4th XI defeated the league leaders Rugeley 3rd XI by 88 runs. Batting first, Penkridge reached 211 for 8 in their 45 overs with a maiden senior century for Harry Turnbull (112) supported by Jim Horobin (38). This was the third youngster to reach a maiden senior century in the last three weeks. Rugeley were then bowled out for 123 with the evergreen Rich Birch (5-24) the main wicket taker.
Sunday 17th June
Lichfield & District League
1st XI
The 1st XI beat league leaders Lullington Park by 91 runs. Batting first, Penkridge reached 190 for 8 in their 40 overs with Callum Morrell (65) the main run scorer. Lullington Park were bowled out for 99 with Joe Oakley (3-14) supported by Ben Marson, Callum Morrell and Nihal Shilar with two wickets each.
2nd XI
The 2nd XI match was conceded by Streetly.
Latest News
Penkridge Cricket Club Junior Player of the Month for May 2018
The winner to be announced on Friday 15th June and the nominations are:
Ross Parker - maiden senior century
Sam Horobin - maiden senior half century
Libby Price - only the second lady/girl to play for a senior XI
Penkridge Cricket Club are involved in All Stars Cricket
All Stars Cricket is a brand new initiative from the England and Wales Cricket Board aimed at providing children aged five to eight with a great first experience in cricket. The programme is delivered across England and Wales at over 1,800 fully accredited All Stars Cricket centres. It is a fun and active way to develop your child’s skills, and through our eight-week programme they will learn lots – as well as make new friends – in a safe and inclusive environment.
All Stars Cricket Bookings are now open for 5-8 year olds. 8 weeks of Cricket fun starts Fri 11th May 5-6pm at Penkridge CC. £40, including personalised kit bag.
Book using this link:
https://ecb.clubspark.uk/AllStars/Course/ac937ad5-897b-4092-8496-333da79203d5
Junior outdoor training
The junior outdoor training sessions for U9's, U10's, U14's & U17's will be on a Friday, weather permitting, commencing at 6.15pm.
