Penkridge U11 v Cannock & Rugeley U11 

The under 11's began their season with a home game against Cannock & Rugeley.  Losing the Toss Penkridge were asked to bat first with Debutants Kieran Orchard and Connor Bowdler opening.  Against some accurate C&R bowling and fielding Penkridge scored 87 runs losing 5 wickets - Net Score 62 from their 20 overs. 
 
Cannock & Rugeley went into bat and lost their first wick to another debutant Oliver Deakin, Penkridge were giving a very disciplined bowling and fielding performance.  Both sides were working extremely hard trying to get the upper hand, and the game was very evenly balanced .  Unfortunately neither side could beat the weather and bad light, which brought the game to an early conclusion with Cannock & Rugeley on 67 runs also losing 5 wickets - Net score 42.from 15 over's and 1 ball.
 

Penkridge U11 v Wolverhampton U11

 
Wolverhampton won the toss and asked Penkridge to bat first.  The opening pair of Jordie James and Jack Harrison who had been called up from the under 9's at the last minute were excellent in protecting their wickets for their four overs.  The second pairing of Oliver Deakin and Connor Bowdler took the score up to 12 , losing three wickets.  However these were the last wickets Penkridge were to lose.  Zac Porter and Jack James added 19 runs, Joe Marson and Kieren Orchard added 23 and finally Michael Hartwell and Connor Baynes-Holden added 40 taking the score to 94 for 3 - Net 79.
 
Wolverhampton started their innings against Jordie and Jack H who both bowled well and restricted the opening pair to 10 for 1.  Oliver and Connor B both bowled well and at the end of their 4 overs a further 3 runs had been added and another wicket lost.  Zac and Jack J continued the good work and the visitors were now struggling on 17 for 3 at the end of 12 overs.  Kieren and Joe took over and the score was 30 for 6 at the end of the 16th over.  Connor BH and Michael were the last to bowl and took a further two wickets and 6 runs added.  Final score 36 for 8 - Net minus 4.
 
Result:    Penkridge won by 83 runs.
 
This was an excellent performance from the U11's, everyone of the team put in some great work and well done to Zac and Michael who covered the wicket keeping duties for the game and for Jack H and Jordie on their debut.
 

Old Wulfs Tettenhall CC v Penkridge CC

Batting first Penkridge were struggling after 12 overs at 236 for 5 (Net 211) and were waiting for the inform Kieren to arrive.  Joe and Jake then added 43 in the next 4 overs with Joe scoring a superb 26 and Jake 12.  With Kieren still missing Michael batted with Connor Bowdler and they added a further 31 runs with Michael scoring 19.  Penkridge 310 for 5 Net 285
 
Old Wulfs Tettenhall started off well and had not lost a wicket at the halfway stage and were on 253 for 0. Jack made the breakthrough taking a wicket which then seem to inspire the team.  The game was heading for a tight finish, with Old Wulfs needing just 16 runs to win off the last 4 overs.  Jake took a wicket in the penultimate over and Kieren took the 4th wicket to fall in the last over.  Old Wulfs Tettenhall finished on 293 for 4 Net 273
 
Penkridge Won by 12 runs
 
Penkridge CC v Wightwick & Finchfield CC
Again batting first Penkridge had their worst performance of the season and struggled to 283 for 7 Net 248, with only Joe 18 who reached double figures.
 
In reply Wightwick & Finchfield struggled to lost 4 wickets in the first 10 overs and were 45 for 4 Net 25, however Penkridge were unable to take any further wickets and W&F finished on 80 for 4 Net 60.
 
Penkridge lost by 12 runs
 
Church Eaton CC v Penkridge CC
 
Penkridge returned to winning ways with a strong performance against Church Eaton.  Penkridge gave a very disciplined bowling and fielding performance and restricted Church Eaton to 259 for 8 Net 219.  All the bowlers performed well with Zac picking up 3 wickets and Kieren and Liam not conceding a run.
 
In reply Penkridge were always in control, with all the batsmen doing well.  Liam with a hard hit 24 was the pick of the batting well supported by Connor BH 18 and Joe 16.  Penkridge scored 344 for 3 Net 329
 
Penkridge won by 110 runs

 

Penkridge CC V Stafford CC (Cup)

 

Penkridge hosted Stafford at Wheaton Aston due to a fixture mix at Pillaton, in the preliminary round of the Cup.  Stafford batted first and reached 269 for 9 Net 224 of their 20 overs with only 32 runs coming off the bat.  Good bowling performance especially young Ben Marson 2 overs for 3 runs, Big Brother Joe 3 for 12, Connor B, Zac, Kieren, Connor BH and Michael all chipping in with wickets.  James Rigby made his debut for the team as wicket keeper. In reply, Penkridge made hard work of the middle of the innings losing 5 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs.  However a recovery where 45 runs were added without further loss of wickets in the last 5 overs took Penkridge to 304 for 6 Net 274.  Joe scoring 20, Connor BH 21 and Michael 5 put on 37 runs in the last four over.

 

Result Penkridge won by 50 runs

 

Penkridge CC V Cannock & Rugeley CC (Cup)

 

Batting first, Penkridge struggled to 81 for 5 (Net 56) against some excellent bowling and fielding from Cannock & Rugeley.  Jake, Michael and Connor BH were the pick of the batters. In reply it was the turn of Penkridge to dominate the batsmen, Cannock & Rugeley struggled to make any progress against an accurate Penkridge attack with only one 4 being hit in 20 overs.  The pick of the bowlers being Kieren, who took 2 for 2 off his 3 overs.  Cannock & Rugeley 54 for 5 (Net 29)

 

Result Penkridge won by 27 runs

 

Brewood CC V Penkridge CC

 

Brewood batted first and against a disciplined Penkridge bowling attack struggled to 256 for 5 (Net 231).  All the bowlers performed well keeping the runs down Joe and Connor BH getting a wicket each, and with three run outs (two for Kieren and one for Zac) the fielding practice is starting to pay off. After losing wickets early on and being 11 for 2 off 8 overs the batting pairs started to started to gain some control an after the 20 overs had lost only 2 more wickets reaching 271 for 4 Net 251.  Kieren and Liam being the pick adding 24 in their 4 overs

 

Result Penkridge won by 20 runs

 

Penkridge CC V Rugeley CC

 

Batting first Penkridge got off to their best start of the season with Ollie and James scoring 18 off their 4 overs. After losing  a flurry of wickets to be 28 for 4 after 9 Overs Kieren and Liam added 31 Joe and Sam then added 21 and Jake and Michael 32 taking the score to 308 for 7 (Net 273). In reply Rugeley were always struggling against the good bowling and fielding. All the bowlers bowled tightly with only 21 runs coming of the bat. A wicket each for Jack, Michael, Sam and 2 for Jake.  Rugeley 252 for 6 (Net 222)

 

Result Penkridge won by 51 runs

 

Milford Hall CC V Penkridge CC

 

Penkridge travelled to the League leaders confident following a run of victories.  However Milford’s success is no fluke and with a side containing 4 or 5 district/county players this was going to be a tough nut to crack.  Batting first Milford looked a classy outfit with good running between the wickets and good shots, however Penkridge in turn gave a good display with the ball restricting the first 4 pairs to 68 for 5 after 16 overs.  The final Milford pair put on 41 runs the highest partnership against our attack.  The pick of the bowlers was Liam, who bowled a fine display of swing bowling taking 2 for 10 of his 3 overs.  Milford 309 for 7 (Net 274). After a solid start from Connor and Ollie Penkridge were losing wickets too quickly and after 8 overs the score was 19 for 6.  Penkridge were then always going to struggle to reach their target, although runs were being scored freely wickets kept tumbling.  Liam and Kieren adding 28 for 1, Joe and Jake 23 for 4 and Michael and Connor BH 26 for 3.  Penkridge eventually finished on 296 for 13 (Net 231)

 

Result Milford Hall won by 43 runs

 

Wolverhampton CC V Penkridge CC (Cup)

 

After a rain delayed start Penkridge batted first.  The first pair faced Wolverhampton’s County bowler who was a bit too quick for Jack and James.  Jack retiring hurt after being hit in the ribs.  Although the pairs fought hard against a strong Wolverhampton team who had demolished Milford in the previous round the total of 269 for 10 (Net 219) was always going to be too small a total to defend..  Liam and Kieren adding 29 for 1 in their 4 overs and Michael and Jake 20 for 1 were the pick of the batting. The team took to the field with some determination with both Connor and Ollie taking early wickets and at one stage Wolverhampton were 31 for 3 and then at 45 for 5 there was a glimmer of hope, however the last two batting pairs took command and pushed the score to 293 for 5 Net 268.  Pick of the bowlers Ollie with 2 wickets and Kieren 2 for 4 off his two overs. 

 

Result Wolverhampton won by 49 runs

 

Although these last two games against Milford and Wolverhampton have been disappointing results, the team have not given up and have battled to the last ball.   This has also made the players and the coaches aware of the improvement needed to reach the standards being set by Milford and Wolverhampton.  Something for all of us to work at.

 

 

Penkridge CC V Fordhouses CC

 

Coming off the back of two successive away games to arguably the best two sides in the area, Penkridge returned to winning ways.  Fordhouses batting first did not lose their first wicket until the 10th over.  At the end of the 18th over Fordhouses had reached 257 for 2. the last two overs sore a further four wickets falling Fordhouses finishing on 260 for 6 Net 230.  Good performances from most of the bowlers Connor B 2 overs for 2 runs, Liam and Sam both picking up a wicket Jake his normal miserly self and Kieren claiming another victim.  A special mention though to Connor BH who claimed his first hat-trick.

Penkridge went into bat chasing a small total to win and made a poor start losing wickets early, at the end of 4 overs were 14 for 3.  Liam continued his fine form scoring 9 and adding 16 with Sam.  Joe and Jake added a further 31 runs losing 2 wickets with Joe scoring 22.  Kieren and Connor BH added 26 losing 1 wicket which included a huge 6 over Square Leg by Kieren. Penkridge finished on 291 for 7 Net 256

 

Result Penkridge won by 26 runs

Return to PCC Homepage