The Bulletin looks at five things we learned from another weekend of Gold Coast cricket
The Bulletin looks at five things we learned from another weekend of Gold Coast cricket.
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The Bulletin looks at five things we learned from another weekend of Gold Coast cricket.
CUP TIE A GAME-OF-THE-SEASON CONTENDER
Saturday’s thrilling Kookaburra Cup tie between Queens and Mudgeeraba Nerang is a leading contender for game of the season after both teams rode an emotional rollercoaster at Greg Chaplin Oval.
Defending 153, Mudgeeraba looked set for victory after reducing the hosts to 8-93, before Toby Thompson (53 not out) and Michael Manns (13) put on 60 for the ninth wicket.
But with first-innings points just one run away, Queens lost 2-0 to register the third tie of the season.
GOLD COAST CRICKET WEEKEND GALLERY
BBL DEMOTION CAN’T STOP MAX POWER
He was dropped from the Brisbane Heat side in the back half of the Big Bash League campaign but the class of Max Bryant continues to shine through.
With two tons for the Gold Coast Dolphins already under his belt this season, the swashbuckling opener made another statement with a blistering 102 from 60 balls for the Cricket Australia XI against the England Lions on Sunday.
GODS’ CRUELTY & SILVERWARE IN SIGHT - FIVE THINGS JANUARY 25-26
NEW-BALL PAIR KEEP CROCS IN FINALS HUNT
They were key figures in Coomera Hope Island’s 2018-19 Kookaburra Cup campaign and the reunion of Phil Tunnicliffe and Josh Henderson bore fruit against Palm Beach Currumbin on Saturday.
Henderson, whose only other first-grade appearance this season was in October following the birth of his first child, took 4-46 while Tunnicliffe bagged 4-85 in the 40-run win.
DOLPHINS YOUNG GUN A UNITING VOICE FOR INDIGENOUS PLAYERS
LYONS ROARING INTO TOP FORM
Fast bowler Nathan Lyons has been in and out of Gold Coast’s first grade side since making his debut in 2016-17 but the 23-year-old may have finally announced his arrival against Toombul on Saturday.
His haul of 5-64 – a maiden top-grade five-for – took his first grade season tally to 15 wickets at 34.27.
CATS CLOSE TO BREAKING CUP DROUGHT
Reigning Kookaburra Cup premiers Broadbeach Robina have not finished as minor premiers since 2013-14 but they are quickly firming as favourites for this season’s honour.
Nineteen points clear at the top with four rounds to play, the Cats are on track for bragging rights ahead of the semi finals after disposing of Burleigh with ease on Saturday.
GPS First XI: Batsman who hit more sixes than fours makes Team of the Week
GPS First XI cricket Team of the Week: The round 2 team includes a player who hit more sixes than fours, a Year 10 rookie from a losing side and a Gremlins’ junior from the bush.
Hines hits hundred, BBC come from behind in GPS First XI round 2 cricket
Stunning century shakes the GPS First XI cricket competition, while BBC’s bowlers rise like vipers to defend a small total. Full story on all four round 2 games here.