BEARS, Gold Coast put on a nail bitting finish of the QJC under 14 final
The under 14 Queensland Junior Cricket Carnival have saved the best game for the last as Gold Coast and the BEARS play out a classic final at TSS. Check out the match wraps and team of day three here >>>
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Gold Coast have fallen agonisingly short of becoming the under 14 Queensland Junior Cricket champions.
Taking on last years champions, Gold Coast lost by three wickets to the BEARS on Friday.
It is the second time in two years that the BEARS have claimed the trophy.
BEARS coach Liam Murphy said it was a great team effort all week.
“The boys fought back really well after letting Gold Coast get some runs early on the board,” Murphy said.
“It was a great match to watch, just to see how the boys changed the way they were playing during the game.
“Shoubhit Jain bowled really well and Zac Moore just batted beautifully when we needed someone.
“He was almost there at the end which would have been nice for him.
“The boys are very happy though, good to see them win it.”
Batting first, Cooper Brown (39), Oliver Lum (23) and Tom Bouwmeester (33) all got starts and helped the home side to 161.
But the damage was done thanks to BEARS opening bowler Shoubhit Jain who claimed 3-27 from his 10 overs.
Confusion late in the innings between batters caused the last three wickets to all be run out as Gold Coast lost 6-52 to be bowled out on their last ball of the innings.
A wicket early thanks to Archie Atkinson lifted the spirits of the home side but it was consistent partnerships between wickets that helped the BEARS claim their second championship in two years.
BEARS opening bat Zac Moore made a brilliant 53 from 115 balls and led the way as well as being well supported by Rafa Schroor (37 from 42) and Luke Felsman (25 from 35).
Gold Coast all-rounder Tom Bouwmeester did everything he could to help get his side to victory, not only with the bat but his bowling gave them every chance, picking up 4-20 from his six overs.
But the BEARS were too strong in the end, hitting the winning runs in the 48th over.
“They had the presentations straight after the game and players who made 75 plus runs go up and we didn’t have anyone go up,” Murphy said.
“That just shows how spreadout it all was, that in every game, someone different stood up.
“It was good to see both Zac (Moore) and Shoubhit (Jain) make the team of the tournament.”
Team of the tournament:
1. Dominic Seaby – 152 runs @ 30.4 – Darling Downs
2. Byron Kratzmann – 161 runs @ 53.67 – Wide Bay
3. Cooper Brown – 211 runs @ 52.75 – Gold Coast
4. Charlie McGrath – 206 runs @ 51.5 – MSW
5. Nissanpal Singh Saroya – 181 runs @ 45.25 – SEQ
6. Joshua Pope – 121 runs @ 30.25 – Brisbane North
7. Alby Galbraith – 10 wk catches – Darling Downs
8. Aum Patel – 13 wickets @ 9 – MSW
9. Luke Harvie – 12 wickets @ 7.42 – MSW
10. Tyson Meaden – 12 wickets @ 7.92 – Brisbane North
11. Lincoln Bryant – 10 wickets @ 7.1 – Darling Downs
Gold Coast, the BEARS head into QJC under 14 grand final after semi final upsets
Gold Coast and reigning premiers the BEARS head into the grand final after upsetting both undefeated teams Brisbane North and MSW.
The BEARS now have a chance to defend their title against a strong Gold Coast outfit on Friday to be crowned the winner of the under 14 Queensland Junior Cricket Carnival.
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Gold Coast knocked off the undefeated Brisbane North thanks to a brilliant 54 not out from lower order batter Archie Atkinson.
The Coast were in trouble when Atkinson arrived at the crease, but a strong partnership got them to a defendable score before Ryan Callander ripped through North’s batting line up.
MSW’s Charlie McGrath got his side to a defendable score with a brilliant 78 from 142 balls but it wasn’t enough as the reigning premiers chased it down to win by four wickets.
It was a solid batting display by the top and middle order that helped the BEARS get over the line to book a spot in Friday’s final with Gold Coast
Semi finals locked in for under 14 Queensland Cricket carnival
Brisbane North and MSW finish undefeated and atop the table heading into the semi final clashes on Thursday in the under 14 Queensland Junior Cricket Carnival.
Ladder leaders of Pool A, Brisbane North will play Gold Coast who finished second of Pool B while MSW (top of Pool B) will play last years winners the BEARS in Thursday’s semi final clashes.
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Wide Bay have kept SEQ winless during the tournament, chasing down 167 to win by three wickets.
Nissanpal Singh Saroya’s 72 from 93 balls wasn’t enough for his SEQ side to get there first win on the board.
MSW notched up their highest score of the tournament, finishing 6-235 thanks to Mathuka Wickrama’s 90 from 122 balls to win by 178 runs over Sunshine Coast.
In a game between Pool A’s two undefeated teams, Brisbane North came out on top, defeating the BEARS by 42 runs.
Brisbane North’s Adam Hogan claimed 6-23 from his 10 overs.
Gold Coast had a little scare but the quality bowling of Oliver Lum (5-14 from 7 overs) which included a hattrick helped them defeat Darling Downs by 23 runs to finish second in Pool B.
Team of day three:
1. Dominic Seaby - 75 (43) - Darling Downs
2. Beau Donnison - 51 (91) - Wide Bay
3. Charlie McGrath - 58 (107) - MSW
4. Methuka Wickrama - 90 (122) - MSW
5. Nissanpal Singh Saroya - 73 (93) - SEQ
6. Archie Webster - 48 (111) - Wide Bay
7. Byron Kratzmann - 39* (38) - Wide Bay
8. Oliver Lum - 5-14 (7) - Gold Coast
9. Adam Hogan - 6-23 (10) - Brisbane North
10. Marko vanVuuren - 4-38 (10) - Darling Downs
11. Kobe Todman - 3-15 (6) - BEARS
MSW upset Gold Coast on day two of under 14 cricket carnival
Three teams remain undefeated in the under 14 Queensland Junior Cricket Carnival after Brisbane North, BEARS and MSW back up their first day performance with a comfortable win on day two.
Both teams backed up their performances from day one with comfortable wins on day two.
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Match wraps of day two:
The BEARS bowled in consistent partnerships, keeping Wide Bay to just 114 from 44 overs.
Making light work of the Bay, the BEARS passed it in the 32nd over winning by six wickets.
MSW claimed their second win and remain undefeated in Pool B, too strong for Gold Coast, winning by 76 runs.
Bailey Beachy-Head notched up his first half-century of the tournament, guiding his side to 6-183.
Cormac Hass led the way for Darling Downs, helping them to a comfortable six wicket victory thanks to his 4-14 from 7.5 overs.
Darling Downs chased down Sunshine Coast’s score of 109 in the 30th over.
Team of day two:
1. Aiden Thompson - 20 (44) - Sunshine Coast
2. Zac Moore - 23 (51) - BEARS
3. Bailey Beachy-Head - 52* (72) - MSW
4. Charlie McGrath - 33 (66) - MSW
5. Cooper Brown - 37 (79) - Gold Coast
6. Jonas Brazier - 57* (61) - Darling Downs
7. Rafa Schroor - 30* (33) - BEARS
8. Tyson Meaden - 4-18 (10) - Brisbane North
9. Aum Patel - 5-24 (7) - MSW
10. Parker Cunneen - 3-34 (10) - Gold Coast
11. Cormac Hass - 4-14 (7.5) - Darling Downs
The highs and lows of Queensland junior carnival’s opening day
Gold Coast’s Cooper Brown has sent a huge statement across the Queensland Junior Cricket Carnival on the opening day with a massive 159 from 144 balls.
The young right hander took to the Sunshine Coast bowlers, sending them to all areas of the park.
The under 14s QJC carnival runs from Monday to Friday and features eight teams from regions across Queensland.
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Match wraps of the opening day:
Gold Coast set a massive score of 5-268 against Sunshine Coast thanks to Cooper Brown’s 159 runs from 144 balls.
Brown was supported by fellow Surfers Paradise junior Taylor Waugh (41 from 83) while Sunshine Coast’s Cody Emerson fought hard for a 58 not out off 109 but it wasn’t enough with Gold Coast winning by 157 runs.
MSW have claimed their first win of the tournament against Darling Down in the closest match of the day.
Sitting comfortably at 6-137, needing just three to win, Darling Down took three wickets in seven balls before Jonathon Tennakoon hit the winning runs.
Brisbane North have started their campaign with a comfortable 62-run win over Wide Bay.
Wide Bay’s Liam Fitzpatrick claimed a hattrick, ripping through the last three wickets of Brisbane North.
The BEARS have started their title defence in style, defeating SEQ by 94 runs.
Zac Moore (62) and Aden Biddle (66) were the batters for the BEARS that made the difference in the opening clash.
Team of day one:
1. Taylor Waugh, 41 runs off 83 balls - Gold Coast
2. Zac Moore, 62 runs off 121 balls - BEARS
3. Cooper Brown, 159 runs off 144 balls - Gold Coast
4. Aden Biddle, 66 runs off 92 balls - BEARS
5. Matthys Visser, 52 runs off 69 balls - Brisbane North
6. Jonathon Tennakoon - 30 runs off 45 balls & 2-19 from 10 - MSW
7. Cody Emerson, 3-56 from 7 overs & 58* runs off 109 balls - Sunshine Coast
8. Harry Weibgen, 3-9 from 4.3 - Brisbane North
9. Liam Fitzpatrick, 4-28 from 7.5 overs - Wide Bay
10. Tom Yeo, 3-17 from 8 overs - Darling Down
11. Jack Newlove, 3-24 from 7 overs - SEQ
Gold Coast Junior Dolphins ready to take on Queensland best
Some of the best junior Queensland cricketers have flocked to the Gold Coast as the Queensland Junior Cricket carnivals kick off on Monday.
Eight regions will compete to be classed as the best under 14’s team across the Sunshine State, when they clash at The Southport School over a five day carnival.
Gold Coast coach Leigh Callander believes his side is the strongest team.
“This is probably one of the best sides I have coached, I am really excited to see this talent together,” Callander said.
“We play the three games from Monday to Wednesday, then the semi final on Thursday and then the final on Friday.
“We have a few standouts this year who I think can really dominate the tournament.
“I know it will be a tough tournament but the kids are really keen and excited to play together.”
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The Bayside East and Redlands won the tournament last year and are the team to beat for this year’s carnival.
The BEARS and Gold Coast will be joined by SEQ, MSW, Darling Downs, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast and BNJCA.
“We don’t play the BEARS unless we play them in one of the finals, which the boys are keen to be part of,” Callander said.
“I know they are young players, but they have plenty of experience in this tournament.
“Some players have played two or three years previously and come through.”
Each team will play three games across three days before the finals at the end of the week.
Gold Coast players to watch.
Name: Archie Atkinson
Club: Surfers Paradise
“Archie is probably the quickest bowler in the competition, which is handy for us,” Callander said.
“If he gets it right and can hit a consistent spot, he will do some damage this year.”
Name: Cooper Brown
Club: Surfers Paradise
“He is our number three bat, and is a really good cricketer, probably will be one of the best bats in the whole tournament this year,” Callander said.
Name: Oliver Lum
Club: Burleigh
“He could be the best all-rounder in the carnival this year, I am excited to see what he can do this week,” Callander said.
Name: Taylor Waugh
Club: Surfers Paradise
“Taylor will open the batting for us, he is genuine opening bat too, one to definitely keep a close eye on,” Callander said.
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