Adam Zampa bowls East Torrens to win over Kensington in round seven of Adelaide grade cricket
Australian international Adam Zampa made a rare appearance in local cricket and led his side to hand the reigning premiers their third-straight loss. Check out match reports from every grade cricket match.
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An Australian international spinner did the damage to topple reigning premiers Kensington, Woodville showed its strength to pass a tough total and the competition’s surprise packet continued to impress in an action-packed round seven of Adelaide grade cricket.
Check out The Messenger’s wrap of all the action.
KENSINGTON 298 EAST TORRENS 301
East Torrens’ 301 proved just enough to hold out Kensington’s 298 in a nailbiting finish to their grade cricket match at Campbelltown Memorial Oval last Saturday.
The Browns looked to be a big chance at 6/289 but Adam Zampa, with his state and international experience, stepped in for the Eastern Reds to grab three late wickets (4/67) to help his side snatch victory and move to second place.
Opener John Dalton set the pace for the Browns with 108 (18 fours), while Jake Brown kept the score ticking over with 68 before the home side hit back late.
East Torrens skipper Luke Robins said his side’s belief and persistence paid off.
“It was a game of attrition,’’ Robins said.
“We felt that Jake Brown’s wicket was the key. Once we got him we felt we could get into their bowlers which we did but mainly through Zamps, who was amazing.
“Our next match before Christmas is home against Glenelg which will be a big game for both teams.’’
The Browns collapsed, losing 6/63 to finish agonisingly short on 298.
“From our perspective it was very disappointing, especially to lose wickets like that at the end,” Kensington coach Russell Thompson said.
“We had opportunities and partnerships but we handed it back to them in the end and kept them in the game and a team like East Torrens will take advantage.”
STURT 5/400dec WOODVILLE 5/402
A batting blitz from Woodville helped it pull off a stunning victory against Sturt, chasing down 400 at Price Memorial Oval.
Sturt coach Ben Cameron’s fears of Woodville being a dangerous side was realised as the Peckers made 5/402 in 88.1 overs.
Opener Jacob Dickman with 120 (19 fours, two sixes), Harry Nielsen 98, (13 fours, one six) and Tom Andrews, 85, (10 fours, three sixes) set the pace.
Ben Turley was unbeaten on 42 when the winning runs were scored.
The team whacked 56 boundaries and seven sixes.
Woodville captain Harry Nielsen said the side took a positive mindset into the run chase.
“We were always confident we could chase a score like that,” Nielsen said.
“Our plan was to bat deep and have wickets in hand later.
“At Price the boundaries are smaller and I think we took advantage of that.
“We’re playing good cricket but we have a week off (Test match) and then the bye so we will
need to keep our momentum going.”
Sturt coach Ben Cameron said his was proud of his young bowling attack coming up against a “first class” batting line-up.
“We’re hoping that’s one of those good experiences that will help us three or four years down the track,” Cameron said.
GLENELG 297 & 0/22 ADELAIDE 172
Glenelg kept within reach of the top four with a strong win against Adelaide in their match at Glandore Oval last Saturday.
Chasing the Seahorses’ 297 the Buffalos could not find any rhythm to be bowled out for 172 in 49.5 overs.
Glenelg coach Grant Francis said the result was a boost to his side against a seasoned team.
“We know Adelaide is always tough to beat but we knew the significance of the game too which was pleasing,’’ Francis said.
“We stuck to our task well. But our depth also is going to be tested with about four of our players away for the under-19 nationals and possible Chadd (Sayers) to the Redbacks.
“It will be a good test of our depth.’’
Outstanding bowling returns from Jack Pudney (4/30, 15 overs) and Bowering (3/26) proved the key to Glenelg’s victory. The Seahorses had Adelaide under pressure for most of its innings as opener Ben Pengelley (41) worked hard to keep his side in the game.
Alex Eckland (38) and Josh Pengelley (29) provided some support but the home side was bogged down on the receiving end of Glenelg’s pressure.
Adelaide’s best batting partnership was 59 for the second wicket between Ben Pengelley and Eckland.
ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY 2/354dec & 0/0dec NORTHERN DISTRICTS 198 & 4/157
A sporting 0/0 declaration by Adelaide University in its second innings helped Northern Districts grab an outright victory in their grade clash at University Oval.
Uni already had banked 20 points for its first innings win when it posted 2/354 declared to the Jets’ 198 but Uni coach Ben Hilliard said his side decided to have a crack at the outright.
“We knew we could not lose the 20 points we had won on the first innings so we thought we would chase the extra points,’’ Hilliard said.
“We set them 157 to win in 34 overs and we had Joe Mennie with us so we thought we could take early wickets and be a good chance.
“But they dug in and got the runs with about three balls to spare.
“We kept the 20 points, they got 10 for the outright so we didn’t lose much on that.’’
Led by opener Jake Hartigan (60 not out) and Feroze Khushi (68) the Jets reached their target of 157 with the loss of four wickets. On day one Uni batsmen Will Bosisto (128 not out), opener Ben Wakim (94) and Sam Kerber dominated play to set up the imposing score.
WEST TORRENS 230 & 2/67 SOUTHERN DISTRICT 8/301
Southern District, on the back of a dominant 128 from Brendan McCormack, continued its improved form by beating West Torrens when it travelled to Henley Grange Memorial Oval last Saturday.
West Torrens’ bowlers must be sick of the sight of McCormack, as he recorded his third ton against the Eagles, belting 21 fours and a six from 188 balls after beginning the day on 52 not out.
Matthew Sugg added 35 as the Stingrays declared at 8/301 in reply to the Eagles’ 230.
Skipper Josh Barrett set up Southern’s strong platform on day one with 89, while Lewis Hatchett (5/67) and Sunam Gautam (3/57) also shone on the opening day.
Barrett said the side was pleased with its win and the even spread of contributors.
“Most of the hard work was done on day one but we did weigh up the best way of trying to get an outright result,” Barrett said.
“We thought we would try and get a lead of about 120 to 150 and then try to bowl them out. It didn’t work out that way but we’re happy with the win.”
Southern is in sixth place and its bye already taken.
PROSPECT 266 TEA TREE GULLY 7/284
Tea Tree Gully faced an anxious battle before edging past Prospect’s 266 to reply with 7/284 declared at Prospect Oval.
Battling at 3/25 the Bulls recovered as Tim Davey led the way with 91. Darren Ironside (54) and an unbeaten 50 from Adam Somerfield provided plenty of support as the Bulls sat eighth at the end of the round.
Prospect posted 266 last Saturday but could not tie the Tea Tree Gully’s middle order down on day two with the visitors reaching 7/284 to take the points at Prospect Oval.
WOMEN’S WRAP
Kensington and Southern District’s preparations for their Twenty20 grand final clash this Saturday didn’t go to plan with both sides losing their opening clashes of the one-day campaign on Sunday.
The Browns and Stingrays will meet at Karen Rolton Oval for the decider after finishing first and second respectively on the 20-over ladder.
A sparkling bowling performance by away from home by West Torrens skipper Jess Joseph and Emily Hinze downed Kensington on Sunday.
The Eagles struck early to have the Browns reeling at 4/18 and, despite 47 from Katelyn Pope in the middle order, the visitors held the hosts to 137.
Caroline Ward (54) then did the damage with the bat as West Torrens made 6/138 to take the points.
At Bice Oval, reigning one-day premier Sturt got its title defence off to a perfect start with a 115-run win over Southern.
Dani Reid (36), Brooke Harris (35), Jasmin Earl (25) and Eliza Bartlett (24) all chipped in to help the Blues reach 8/204 before the skittled the Stingrays for 89.
Harris (2/7), Rhianna Peate (2/14) and Sharni Tansell (2/26) all took multiple wickets.
Northern Districts had the bye.
THIS WEEK
MEN’S T20
■ Glenelg v Prospect – Glenelg Oval, Tuesday 4:55pm
■ Adelaide v Woodville – Glandore Oval, Thursday, 4:55pm
■ East Torrens v Sturt – Campbelltown Memorial Oval, Thursday, 4:55pm
■ West Torrens v Kensington – Henley Grange Memorial Oval, Thursday 4:55pm
■ Adelaide University v Tea Tree Gully – University Oval, Saturday, 10:30am
WOMEN’S T20 GRAND FINAL
■ Kensington v Southern District – Karen Rolton Oval, Saturday, 10:30am