1st Grade – Home vs Nambour Uni Cricket Club (Red Ball One-Dayer)
In a red-ball one-day clash at home, 1st Grade continued its aggressive approach, racing to 59 off the first seven overs.
A double strike brought (“Sleepy”) Joe and Mick together, and what followed was an extraordinary 140-run partnership. Joe compiled a classy 57 before falling, setting the platform for Mick to take control.
Mick then produced one of the innings of the season, smashing his way to his first hundred of the year and finishing unbeaten on an incredible 149. Some late blows from Rory Ramsden helped push the total to a very solid 288 on what was a belter of a wicket.
Despite the strong total, we struggled to make early inroads. Nambour raced to 119 before losing their first wicket. Benny Laughlin bowled superbly, finishing with 2 for 17 from his 10 overs, but collectively we couldn’t maintain consistent pressure. Nambour chased the total five down in the 47th over.
A frustrating result after such a dominant batting display, but valuable lessons to take forward.
1st Grade – Week 1 vs Coolum Cricket Club (Home)
After hours of ground preparation (special mention to Jarrod for the ridiculous amount of extra time he puts in the ground) we got it into a safe condition and ready for play.
The bowlers made an immediate statement, Rowdy was outstanding with 4 for 26, while Ben Giddey (4 for 48) took a couple as the pair combined to take the first six wickets for 62.
Coolum built a partnership after a few missed half chances, but Mick broke through at a key moment, Rory chipped in with one, and Giddey returned to clean up the tail.
With 16 overs to face late in the day, we finished well placed at 3 for 60. A strong position heading into next week with the opportunity to capitalise.
2nd Grade – Away vs Coolum Cricket Club
For the final game of the season, 2nd Grade travelled to Coolum in testing conditions. While the outfield was surprisingly dry, the pitch was a different matter.
Sent into bat, Tewantin struggled to adapt to a surface that popped and seamed sharply. Credit to Coolum’s disciplined bowling, combined with some loose shot selection, as we were bowled out for 47.
Aedan Mayo was the only real contributor, counterattacking with some classy stroke play.
With the ball, Travis Woolmer bowled superbly without reward, creating several half chances that didn’t quite stick. Reilly Carroll, Aedan Mayo, and Jason Toohey all claimed wickets, but Coolum’s aggressive approach saw them finish 6 for 147.
A disappointing day, but there is still an opportunity to respond strongly next week.
3rd Grade – Home vs Cooroy Cricket Club
After the previous weekend’s washout due to slippery run-ups, 3rd Grade returned for a one-day clash at home against Cooroy and elected to bowl first.
While there were strong individual efforts, we were unable to maintain consistent pressure. Bodhi O’Brien was the pick of the bowlers, claiming an LBW and combining with Henry Blackwell for two sharp catches at point. Henry also bowled well, picking up a wicket caught by Bodhi, while Bailey Hozier claimed 2 wickets from his 4 overs. Oscar and (Dangerous) Dave also contributed with a wicket each.
Cooroy batted aggressively to post 212. Though Tewantin had promising passages, sustaining pressure across the innings proved to much.
In reply, Jayke Carlile top-scored with a fluent 35. Partnerships were hard to build, but a late stand between Henry and Nate showed some promise. Nate’s unbeaten 20* including a monster six, hopefully a sign of things to come.
3rd Grade – Home vs Coolum Cricket Club
Sent into bat on a very wet and difficult surface following heavy overnight rain, 3rd Grade faced a challenging afternoon from the outset after losing the toss and being sent in.
The wicket proved extremely tricky and we slipped to 7 for 11 early. Aside from a quickfire knock from Jayke Carlile, we struggled to build resistance and were bowled out for 31.
In reply, Maroochydore Cricket Club approached the chase aggressively and closed the day at 1 for 53. Some work to be done next week.
6th Grade – Away vs Caboolture Snakes
6th Grade travelled to Caboolture in hot conditions, where the pitch appeared flat but the outfield was very slow.
Winning the toss, we batted first. Steve Hill anchored the innings superbly with an excellent 84 (84). After Ronny Lewis fell early, Nav Chand joined Steve to add a crucial 45 (84). Aside from 33 extras, Brian Lee (11) and Nick Withers (10) were the only others in double figures, but batting through the 40 overs to reach 8 for 193 proved vital.
Justin Latimer struck early with the ball, and he was well supported by Steve Hill, Nav Chand, and Justin Talbot, who each claimed two wickets. Brian Lee wrapped up the innings up nicely, but the highlight was a brilliant run-out from the boundary, with Cooper Withers flicking the ball back into Morgan who rifled in a direct hit. Caboolture all out for 80, truly a emphatic win for TNT.
