Star Hotel 99 in 22.3 overs (Ethan Kosef 24, Tyson Spence 12, Matthew Clarke 12, Ben Townsend 10, Aaron Halls 1/3 off two, Scott Knights 1/8 off three, Luke Nash 1/10 off 2.3 and Max Keith 1/6 off two) lost to Reedy Creek 5/103 in 20 overs (Aaron Halls 36no, Max Keith 16no, Jacob Hutchings 19 and Sam Tighe 3/13 off six). Raptors (five points) defeated Star Hotel (0pts) by five wickets.

A lively fielding effort by the Raptors made it difficult for the Star Hotel to score runs as the Raptors executed no less than four run outs to dismiss key Star batsmen.

Ethan Kosef batted determinedly to top score for Star while the Raptors bowlers shared the wickets around to have Star all out for 99 in 22.3 overs.

In reply, Sam Tighe and Matt Clarke bowled tightly to restrict the scoring of the Raptors as the early part of the innings. Sam Tighe should be pleased with his good figures of 3/13 off six overs.

As the innings progressed Aaron Halls (36no) and Max Keith (16no) took advantage of some loose bowling to quickly steer the Raptors to a comfortable victory.

Pitbulls scrape home over Reedy Creek

Reedy Creek 8/133 in 30 overs (Shane Jessup 50, Craig Chapple 25, Lindsay Hughes 15, Garry Dukes 2/20 off five, Tim Allen 3/20 off six, Jake Brown 1/2 off six including four maidens) lost to Railway Pitbulls 9/136 in 30 overs (Tim Allen 23, Brad Fletcher 13, David Hansen 24, Gary Dukes 24, Grant Dunn 3/15, Ryan Dunn 2/18, Michael Ostler 2/28 and Koby Johnstone 2/16). Pitbulls (four points) defeated Reedy Creek (one point) by one wicket.

Railway Pitbulls just scraped home to win a closely contested game played between two very sporting teams who played the game in good spirit. 

Pitbulls tail end batsman Andrew ‘Tango’ Tanswell who was seen wearing a big grin after he slammed two boundaries to bring the Pitbulls victory in the last over.

Reedy Creek deserve credit for giving maximum encouragement to their younger players. Batting first Reedy Creek were able to bat out their allocated 30 overs with new player Shane Jessup impressive in scoring 50 runs. Opener Lindsay Hughes looked to be in ominously good form before he was dismissed. Pitbulls best bowler was Jake Brown.

Jake turned in a terrific display of controlled accuracy and good length bowling to return the quite amazing figures of 1/2 off six overs. He was unlucky to have several close l.b.w decisions turned down.

Tim Allen also bowled well to take 3/20 off six overs before he scored 23 runs.

Some good hitting by David Hansen (24) and Gary Dukes (24) helped the Pitbulls in their run chase before Andrew Tanswell performed his heroics at the end of the game.

Galahs continue winning run over Pythons

Parkes Hotel Pythons 8/125 in 30 overs (Adam Ashford 34, Grant Gaut 28, Frazer Todd 19, Joe Van Opynen 16, Brad Parker 3/6 off six, Brent Skinner 2/25 off three and Jayden Capple 1/9 off three) lost to Parkes Hotel Galahs 7/126 in 29 overs (Brett Hutchings 55no, Josh Webb 15no, Aaron Gaffey 14, Brent Skinner 12, Jacob Townsend 2/11 off three, Shaun Dunn 3/28 off six and Joe Van Opynen 2/20 off six). Parkes Hotel Galahs (four points) defeated Parkes Hotel Pythons (one point) by three wickets.

In a very well contested match between the two Parkes Hotel teams the Galahs, courtesy of another powerful innings by the in-form Brett Hutchings (55no with six fours and one six) eventually managed to pass the Pythons score of 8/125.

Earlier solid batting by Pythons players Adam Ashford (34) and Grant Gaut (28) helped build a competitive score. Brad Parker turned on a top spell of bowling to capture 3/6 off six overs for the Galahs.

The match was in the balance when Galahs score stood at 7/85 only to see Brett Hutchings and Josh Webb add 41 unbeaten runs to guide the Galahs to victory.

Chris Orr inspires Honey Badgers to victory over North Parkes

Honey Badgers Cricket Society 3/197 in 30 overs (Chris Orr 100no, Aaron Thorne 52, Mal Bruce 15, I Bunge 2/33 off 4, Corey Rowbotham 1/20 off five) defeated North Parkes Cricket Club 77 in 27.3 overs (Jonty Ralph 27, M Garside 13, Brad Wales 12, Jacob Foran 1/8 off five, Dale Ingram 3/3 off four, Chris Orr 3/15 off six and Matt Spedding 1/1 off 1.3 overs. Honey Badgers (five points) defeated North Parkes (zero points) by 120 runs.

Chris Orr turned in a top match winning performance for the Honey Badgers to score 100 not out off 72 balls with 12 fours and two sixes.

Chris backed up to take 3/5 off six overs. Aaron Thorne 52 (with seven fours) gave Chris Orr top support as the Honey Badgers built the very competitive score of 3/197 off their allocated 30 overs.

In reply, North Parkes lost wickets at regular intervals to some spirited bowling from Dale Ingram, Chris Orr and Jacob Foran. Jonty Ralph with 27 was the best batsman for North Parkes as the Honey Badgers eventually gained a convincing victory.

With a general bye scheduled for Saturday, November 17 due to the Drought Relief Concert the PDCA Competition will resume on the weekend of Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24. Point Score (after matches played on November 10);

Reedy Creek Raptors 20, Railway Pitbulls 19, Parkes Hotel Galahs 14, Honey Badgers Cricket Society 11, Parkes Hotel Pythons 9, Star Hotel 7, Reedy Creek 6, Northparkes Cricket Club 5 & Bowling Club 4

Lachlan Premier Cricket

Parkes Cambridge scored a comfortable five wicket victory over Cowra Bowling Club at Woodward Oval.

Batting first Bowling Club totalled 8/126 in their allocated 40 overs with seasoned campaigner Nick Berry scoring a well compiled 54.

All the Cambridge bowlers preformed well with father and son pairing of Clinton Hawke (0/9 off six) and Hudson Hawke (2/25 off ten) leading the way.

Harry Bayliss chimed in to take 2/3 off one over while Anthony Heraghty and Anthony Riach both took two wickets apiece off their ten overs each. In reply Cambridge received a top start from Zac Bayliss 46 and Anthony Heraghty 21.

Mitch Wright (26no) again demonstrated plenty of promise while Shane Jones (12no) was there at the end to guide Cambridge to a five wicket victory.

At Holman Oval, Cowra Valley 4/148 defeated Canowindra 7/146 as Jacob McNaught hit hard to score 54 runs for Valleys.

Point Score (after matches played on November 10); Parkes Cambridge 16, Parkes Colts 15, Cowra Valleys 15, Cowra Bowling Club 3 & Canowindra 0

Draw November 17 – all matches start at 1:30pm

Representative Cricket

On Sunday, November 18, Parkes will play Bathurst at Woodward Oval in the Western Zone Premier League Competition. After their good round one victory over Cowra, Parkes will be looking to perform strongly again. 

See good quality cricket on Sunday, at Woodward Oval to support the Parkes team.