Full wrap of day one action in Kookaburra Cup Round 12 fixtures
Kevin Chapman smashed the highest score of the Kookaburra Cup season to steer Mudgeeraba Nerang to a position of power against Helensvale Pacific Pines today, while Southport Labrador are eyeing a crucial outright victory over Coomera Hope Island.
Cricket
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News.
KEVIN Chapman smashed the highest score of the Kookaburra Cup season to steer Mudgeeraba Nerang to a position of power against Helensvale Pacific Pines today, while Southport Labrador are eyeing a crucial outright victory over Coomera Hope Island.
Opening the batting at Hession Oval, Chapman crafted 164 from 187 balls - Nathan Reardon held this season’s previous best of 163 - as the Bushmen amassed 6-299 declared.
Josh Nelson also made 77 against the Hawks, who will resume their chase at 0-20 next Saturday.
LYNCH READY TO ATTACK AS SEAGULLS SCRAP FOR FINALS DREAM
Alex Hayes collected 3-62 for the hosts.
At Choice Homes Oval, Coomera’s batting woes continued to be all out for 67 against Southport Labrador, whose new-ball pair of Josh Reid (4-19) and Devon Hamley (4-22) did the damage.
Daniel Spiers (31 not out) and James Kleinschmidt (17) were the only Crocs batsmen to reach double figures.
The Tigers then raced to 9-135 declared from 22.5 overs thanks largely to Nic Peterson’s knock of 64 from 42 balls, with Coomera reaching 3-60 in their second dig.
‘I’VE GOT FAITH IN EVERYONE SELECTED’ - COACH BACKS THUNDER REPS
Phil Tunnicliffe took 3-45 for Coomera, while Reid will chase a five-wicket haul next week after collecting 3-18 second time around.
Last-placed Alberton Ormeau are in with a chance of securing their first win of the season after making 197 at home to Burleigh on the back of Shane Connors (40) and Nick Yule (36).
Lachlan O’Keefe (3-17) and Oliver Southon (3-58) starred for the Bullsharks, who are 0-14 in reply.
At Sam Loxton Oval, Jainam Patel topscored with 34 in Palm Beach Currumbin’s 122, with Runaway Bay precariously poised at 4-69 in their pursuit.
DIEHARDS DOMINATE DOLPHINS ON LOW-SCORING DAY
Peter Lynch (3-33) and Matt Madeley (3-36) were the best of the Bay bowlers, while opener Charles Parsons made 26 before captain Lance Roudenko reached 26 not out at the close.
Finn Lonnberg has 2-12 for the Lions.
The Kookaburra Cup continues tomorrow with Round 13 one-day fixtures.
KOOKABURRA CUP’S MID-SEASON BEST XI
SCOREBOARD
■ Mudgeeraba Nerang 6-299 declared vs. Helensvale Pacific Pines 0-20
■ Coomera Hope Island 67, 3-60 vs. Southport Labrador 9-135 declared
■ Alberton Ormeau 197 vs. Burleigh 0-14
■ Palm Beach Currumbin 122 vs. Runaway Bay 4-69
Torn knee, crushed dream: How Sri Lankan star found peace on Gold Coast
Gold Coast’s cricketer of the year has revealed for the time the devastating knee injury that cruelled his dream of representing Sri Lanka and delivered the all-rounder instead to Queensland.
4000+ names: Every Gold Coast senior and junior cricketer ranked
With the Gold Coast cricket season wrapping up, we have gone through our massive stats database to rank every cricketer from First Grade to juniors to over-50s. See where you and your mates rank here.