Results from Grand Final Matches

2^nd Grade – City United v Norths
City lost the toss and was sent out to bat first.
City was dismissed for a total of 95 runs in the 56^th over. Best batting:  Pat Dwyer 26 runs; Jake Philp 19 runs.
In reply Norths were dismissed for a total of 156 runs in the 59^th over; taking a 61 run lead. Best bowling:  Jake Philp 5/35 off 20 overs; Neil Cooke 2/29 off 9 overs.
City was required to bat a second time and was dismissed for a total of 100 runs in the 37^th over.
Best batting:  Mark Fisher 30 runs; Michael Bellamy 17 runs.
Norths went out to bat a second time and achieved 2/40 off 14 overs to secure the win.
Best bowling:  Jake Philp 1/11 off 5 overs; Sam Brown 1/10 off 4 overs.
City was looking in a good position at the end of day 1 with Norths 6/39 at stumps.   However, a wet ball in hand early on day 2 saw the bowlers struggle to secure the last 4 wickets for a first innings lead.
Congratulations to Jake Philp on taking another 5 wicket haul.

 3^rd Grade – City United v Old Boys

City lost the toss and was sent out to bat first.
City was dismissed for a total of 127 runs in the 51^st over. Best batting:  Peter Mead 40 runs N/O; Josh Bennie 17 runs; Ben Ballantine 17 runs. 
In reply Old Boys were dismissed for a total of 78 runs in the 57th over; a deficit of 49 runs. Best bowling:  Terry Kampe 3/14 off 19 overs; Andy Jarrett 3/24 off 16 overs; Brett Walsh 2/7 off 8 overs.
City went out to bat a second time and were 9/245 off 74 overs when the match ended with a win to City United. Best batting:  Terry Kampe 61 runs N/O; Peter Mead 53 runs.
Congratulations to captain, Peter Mead and his team who are now crowned winners of the 3^rd Grade Premiership for season 2012/13.
Congratulations also to Terry Kampe awarded “Man of the Match” with his 5 wicket haul and great performance with the bat.

 4^th Grade – City United v Old Boys

City won the toss and elected to bat first. City was dismissed for a total of 139 runs in the 87^th over.
Best batting:   Mark Chew 35 runs; Gary Whale 34 runs. In reply Old Boys was dismissed for a total of 159 runs in the 56 overs; taking a 20 run lead.
Best bowling:  Eddie Beattie 5/39 off 14 overs; Paul Hagley 3/19 off 11.3 overs.
 City went out to bat a second time and declared their innings closed at 3/102 off 27 overs. Best batting:  Anthony Fitzgerald 41 runs; Eddie Beattie 37 runs N/O.
Old Boys were required to bat a second time and achieved 2/54 off 17 overs to secure them a win.
Best bowling:  Paul Hagley 1/16 off 4 overs; Nick Stacey 1/22 off 5 overs.
First-time captain, Anthony Fitzgerald and his team played in a great game of cricket between the two sides but unfortunately were unable to pull off a win.
GOOOOOOOOOO you all did us proud CITY