Round 11 (10/1/09)

The first game of the New Year  saw the Crows take on Snug on our home ground. We batted first and were soon in trouble losing a wicket in the 2nd over with the score on 3. That brought Brett Stevenson to the crease where he combined with Dan Elliott to add a wonderful partnership of 245. Once the partnership was broken our remaining batsmen were able to throw caution to the wind and we reached the excellent total of 8/333 off our 50 overs. Stevo finished on 131 with 18 4s and 4 6s while Dan was unlucky to be dismissed for 96 with 94s and 2 6s. Marc Owen struck a few big ones and made 28 and Jamie Knott made 27. The question being asked in the Club on Saturday night was whether this was a Club record partnership.

Snug really had a crack at our total and savaged our New Ball bowlers. Trent Pearce 3/38 and Jamie Knott 3/66 started to take wickets at regular intervals but they had reached 6/134 in only the 16th over. Dan Elliott 2/10 and Robert Chapman 2/27 were able to dismiss the remaining batters and Snug were all out for 202 in only the 34th over.

B Grade travelled to Slab Road and found runs difficult to score and could only amass 129 when dismissed in the 49th over. Only Shannon Woolley 25 and Jason Jones 23 were able to make any significant contribution.

Although only losing 4 wickets in over hauling our score Slab Road took until the 43rd over to do so. Ash Woodhead took 2/27 while Anthony Lean and Jason Jones each claimed a scalp. Jonah actually finished with 1/20 off his 10 over spell.

Due to the HCCA Golf Day there were no C grade games last Sunday.

The Under 15s had a good win a against a very young Glen Huon team on Friday night.

On Thursday 15 Jan the Crows are hosting a Twenty20 match against The Tasman Association starting at 5.30pm. This is part of the State-wide Twenty20 being conducted by the TCA. There should be terrific entertainment and everyone is urged to come and have a look. Admission is free and our bar and canteen will be open.

The Crows express their sympathy to the Hodgson family on the passing of former Channel Cricket Association Secretary, Bob.

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