Having held Wanneroo to 6/192, the team would have had mixed feeling about their efforts especially conceding 26 sundries (mainly wides) in the total. In the bowling department, Jake Hill (2/11) confirmed his growing status as a quick bowler, with Jake Lewis (2/50) being the other multiple wicket taker. Spinner Ryan Kovalevs was his miserly self (11/1/0/28) and Jake Wood continued his excellent form with the gloves in an otherwise dull day.
Perhaps over night rain had affected the pitch but with the exception of Travis Keys (31) and Jake Lewis (22) only Louis Ray (11) reached double figures in a poor total of 97. Wanneroo batting a second time were 2 for 20 when play ended. With Keys and Lewis unavailable on state duties next match, and dependable Mason Coad still injured, coach Wim Van Houwelingen will be looking for the other batsmen to play substantial innings.
Under 17’s
A slow day at Kingsway concluded with Wanneroo struggling to 6/133 after their 60 overs. Medium pacer, Mike Houston (3/22) was in fine form and off spinner Rhys Hampson (2/23) kept the batsmen in rein. However, after Mitchell Todd (35) and Hampson (21) departed the target proved beyond Bayswater who were all out for 114 runs with 24 overs left to bowl. Ryan Ross (21) and Cody Wilson (11) also played well but some soft dismissals would disappoint coach Craig Hampson so close to the finals.
Batting a second time, Wanneroo reached 4/74. Wilson picked up two wickets and keeper Sam Daulby featured with three catches. A win next match against bottom side Subiaco-Floreat should secure 5th place while anything less may make the Melville/Fremantle result important.
]]>Chris Harris (52 from 74 balls) shone in a heart stopper against Midland Guildford who had earlier compiled 7/172. While the Bayswater bowlers worked hard it took 20 overs before leg spinner Alex Campbell (1/33) was rewarded when keeper Jake Wood removed the bails at the second attempt. Two more chances were missed from Campbell’s bowling as the batsmen advanced to 129 in the 36th over before Jarrad Sims (2/11) struck twice. Despite their excellent position, the batsmen were well contained losing 4 for 43 in the final 9 overs.
The Bayswater Morley run chase started disastrously with two LBW’s in the first over. Sam Bowers (21/47) and Louis Ray (23/40) began a salvage task reaching 60 in fifteen overs before they both departed. Alex Diplacido (20/25) and Harris took up the chase with Dan Mustica (15/24) - both the latter adjudged LBW on an apparently rapidly deteriorating wicket. When Campbell (4/8) became the 9th wicket to fall, two runs were needed. Surrounded by close catchers, Jordan Alvaro (5*/7) and Callan Bridges (4/14) defended 9 balls before a wide tied the scores. Then Bridges drove for two ending the fifteen years of district junior coaching for Rod Evans with an exciting win.
Under 13’s
Chasing Midland Guildford’s 140, the Bayswater batsmen made a spirited effort in reaching 8/120 from their 40 overs. Swing bowler, Christian Lee (6/1/3/11) continued his outstanding form with the ball but some of the pace bowling varied in line and length and provided scoring opportunities. The team missed the bowling skills of Coby Kenny (injured) and Kevin Carlson (unavailable) who have baffled the opposition batsmen in recent matches. However, it was a solid effort in the field with four run outs and Jack Daulby took two catches.
Diminutive Ethan Petta’s unbeaten 56 (from 91 balls) was the stand out innings. He received valuable support from emerging batsman Lane Berry (30/51) but Cameron Todd was the only other batsman to reach double figures.
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Scarborough chose to bat against a tight attack led by Louis Ray who was in outstanding form (8/3/1/11). After 20 over they had struggled to 2 for 34 with Jordan Alvaro, Aaron Evans, Callan Bridges, and Alex Di Placido maintaining tight control. Unfortunately, missed half chances enabled Scarborough to bat through and their innings closed at 3/134 with Daniel Mustica (4/0/1/14) and Jarrad Sims (4/1/0/6) bowling well at the end.
At 3 for 26 in the fifteenth over, the task was ahead of the Bayswater batsmen. The innings was anchored by opener Sam Bowers (33 from 99 balls), with contributions from an unwell Alex Di Placido (22), and the hard hitting Chris Harris (21). However, just as a partnership was developing, a wicket fell keeping the game in the balance. At 7 for 118, Alex Campbell (21 from 16 balls) joined Hudson Delves (15) and put the issue beyond doubt with three overs in hand.
Under 13’s
An outstanding opening partnership of 45 runs between Bailey Gregson (25) and Ethan Petta (19) was followed by an equally amazing collapse. Only Billy Boyd (24) provided any further resistance and the innings folded at a disappointing 84. But in the way that makes cricket such a fascinating game, the Bayswater bowlers set out to redeem their batting mates' failure.
As it eventuated, the Scarborough batsmen had no answer to the pace and swing of Christian Lee (3 /12), left arm speedster Sam Wolters (2/3), the clever flight of Coby Kanny (2/2) or the beguiling spin of Kevin Carlson (2/6) and collapsed for to be all out for 40 from 25 overs. Jaxon Field was outstanding with two catches.
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Although the boys batted their 40 overs they only managed 64 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Jack Daulby (19 from 75 balls) was resolute but Ethan Petta (11 from 45) was the only other batsman to reach double figures. However, the Baysie Boys made the opposition earn their score of 7/113 against a probing spin bowling attack. Left hand orthodox Kevin Carlsen (8/2/2/11) was outstanding and with leggie Bailey Gregson (6/0/2/21) and offie Koby Canny (4/2/1/2) confounded their opponents. Unfortunately, the batsmen had not given the team enough runs to defend.
U/14’s
Captain Jarrad Sims (45) led the way to a very competitive total of 10/162. But in only batting 44 overs the side missed an opportunity to defeat second placed Joondalup. Alex Di Placido (26), Chris Harris (17), Sam Bowers (17) and Jordan Alvaro (14) were important contributors with the bat. Failure to bat that last over proved the difference with the opposition getting home in the 45th over. The Baysie boys generally bowled well but when they strayed in line and length they were punished. Aaron Evans was the outstanding bowler (3/22) to follow a five wicket haul last time he travelled to Iluka. Louis Ray and Alex Di Placido both collected a wicket while Jarrad Sims produced a tight spell. Daniel Mustica continued to show his ability to bowl well at the end of an innings.
]]>Eighth placed Melville took on 7th placed Bayswater at Hillcrest with both teams knowing a win could see them into the top six. Batting first, Bayswater reached 9/219 after 60 overs courtesy of quality innings from Mitchell Todd (62), Rhys Hampson (63) and Dan Caporn (38). Although competitive this total was at least 20 runs short of Craig Hampson’s target due to a lack of urgency towards the latter part of the innings. As it eventuated, Melville’s early batting showed little enterprise against the bowling of Brayden Dempster (3/23), and Peter Baker (3/31). Wicket keeper Dan Caporn quit the gloves for a turn with the ball and will no doubt long celebrate his figures of 2/7
U/15’s
Although Melville would still have a mathematical possibility to make the six they showed little inclination to seriously challenge top side Bayswater. Led by Alex Smith (97) relishing the chance to open the batting and with Jake Lewis continuing his stellar season the Bayswater innings closed at 5/264.. Melville started busily despite losing an early wicket courtesy of the safe hands of Sean Gupanis from a Jake Lewis rocket. But on 51, two runs outs to Ryan McMahon prowling at square leg turned the game. The quality of ground fielding continued with two further run outs before spinner Ryan Kovalevs (5/20) out guiled the batsmen with his cleverly controlled variations of flight and turn. Batting for 8 second innings overs it was hard to understand what the Melville coach was teaching his team when he directed his captain to place nine fielders on the boundary. Jake Lewis (39*) cleared the fielders three times anyway and with Travis Keys (35* ) helped themselves to 74 runs and the associated bonus points.
State School Boys Under 15’s
Congratulations to Jake Lewis and Travis Keys on their selection in the State team and for being appointed joint captains and vice captains of the tour to Tasmania in February this season.
]]>Travis Keys hit three consecutive centuries including 109 in a 20/20 match for an aggregate of nearly 400 and an average of a staggering 197 runs. His dominance of the bowling in these games demonstrated the premise that every ball is a scoring opportunity and he achieved this with a combination of batting power, subtlety, hard running, and, at times, adventurous creativity.
Tall pace bowler, Dan Ogilvie show-cased his talent with a five wicket haul in game three while off spinner Ryan Kovalevs earned plaudits for his consistent control and endeavour that included figures of 4 for 27 in the second 20/20. In the eight overs he bowled in two 20/20 matches Ryan conceded only one boundary - an excellent performance. Super bat, Jake Lewis made starts in all matches but was unable to go on to big scores.
]]>Invited to bat, Mt Lawley were in trouble struggling to 5 for 60 against the pace attack of Jake Lewis (3/23), Hershelle Classen (1/32), and Dan Ogilvie (1/11). However, the middle order and tail dug in and the innings finally closed at a respectable 7 for 188.
Bayswater replied with 4 for 240 against an attack that was unable to curb Jake Lewis. He batted superbly through the innings to end unbeaten on 124. Alex Di Placido (44), who has thrived on the challenge of being promoted from the U/14’s, was a valuable ally. Although coach Wim Van Houwelingen is still unavailable due to injury his support team of Russ Lewis, Mike Prichard, and John Keys are proving able and enthusiastic deputies.
Under 17’s
Mt Lawley’s decision to bat produced a workmanlike total of 7 for 171 at the end of their sixty overs against a tight Bayswater attack. Leg spinner, Jake Mulder returned the best figures with 2 for 24 from his 11 overs. The other bowlers were economical with Nick Van Der Westhuizen (5/2/1/8) and Cody Wilson (8/3/0/9) being notably miserable at conceding runs. When Bayswater 's innings closed at 6 for 205, it was opener Tim Smithies who had anchored the side with a fine, unbeaten 72. Coming to the wicket at 2 for 32, Matt Voorn (47 from 57 balls) produced a virtuoso knock before Smithies was joined by all rounder Cody Wilson who showed no mercy to the bowlers scoring 49* from only 51 balls. This put the team less than two points out of the six setting up a crucial match when they host 8th placed Melville in round 8.
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Captaining the last match, Alex Di Placido led the way with 3/23 as North East Region bowled out the South West for 140 and then top scored with 31in a run chase that saw the NE unbeaten in the carnival. Opener, Chris Harris maintained his form through every match with a highest score of 94 runs.
Alex and Chris are two of a new wave of talented juniors heading towards the Club’s senior ranks.
]]>Vagaries of a turf wicket is a part of the challenge of the game but the Under 17’s bad luck with weather and wickets wasn’t helped by an umpiring decision to abandon play on a lively wicket. At the time Perth were staggering at 3 for 9. When played recommenced on Day 2, the Bayswater bowlers continued the demolition job. Brayden Dempster (4/17), Cody Wilson (3/25) and Peter Baker (2/7) were always threatening as Perth crawled to 95 from 50 overs leaving Bayswater just fifteen overs to take first innings points. In an exciting run chase, Josh Keys (30* from 25 balls) and Rhys Hampson (19 from 14) were outstanding as batsmen sacrificed their wickets to snatch an unlikely but well deserved win.
Under 15’s
It doesn’t matter how well you bowl if catches are dropped. This was the case when the 15’s took on bottom side Perth at Fletcher Park. And while the Bayswater catching was sub par they did managed to pick up three run outs. Left arm spinner, Mason Coad was the chief victim of fielding lapses as Perth declared at 8 for 198. That score proved out of reach as Jack Seward (19), Chad Prichard (17), Louis Ray (17) and Hershelle Classen (18) got starts but weren’t able to go on. Only quality all rounder Alex Di Placido looked in control. When he was bowled for 42 from 65 balls the innings folded for 147.
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