A Grade – Two-Day Match (Day 1) vs Tea Tree Gully at Pertaringa Oval

The Kensington A Grade team began their two-day campaign with a strong showing on the first day against Tea Tree Gully away at Tea Tree Gully. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Kensington’s bowlers worked hard to restrict Tea Tree Gully to 244 all out in 61.3 overs. Henry Thornton (3/53) and Lloyd Pope (4/88) were the pick of the bowlers, with Pope’s four-wicket haul proving decisive in stifling the opposition’s middle order. Cameron Fatchen also chipped in with two wickets, and Seb Mcvann provided a crucial breakthrough.

Tea Tree Gully’s innings was held together by key contributions from Thomas Jackson (47) and Jerrsses Wadia (58), but consistent wickets kept them from forming lasting partnerships. In reply Kensington finished the day in a commanding position at 0/82 in response, with openers Christian Leddicoat (46*) and Stephen Doheny (34*) looking comfortable at the crease. They will resume next Saturday, well-placed to chase down Tea Tree Gully’s total.

B Grade Match Report – Kensington vs Tea Tree Gully

Kensington’s B Grade side secured a thrilling victory, successfully chasing down Tea Tree Gully’s total in the final over with just 3 balls remaining.

In the first innings, Josh Temme was the standout with the ball, claiming an impressive 4-51. Temme has started the season in great form, having taken wickets in the first game, and looks set for a big year ahead. His disciplined bowling helped restrict Tea Tree Gully to a manageable score.

With the bat, Kensington was bolstered by the return of Henry Dall, who wasted no time picking up where he left off, scoring a delightful 62 from 67 balls. Darcy McRostie continued his strong start to the season, providing stability in the middle order with a controlled knock of 60 from 72 balls. Their contributions set a solid foundation for the chase.

In a tense finish, Kensington successfully chased down the target in the final over, clinching the win with 3 balls to spare, ensuring a memorable victory for the B Grade side.

C Grade were cancelled due to rain and D grade got away with results TBC.

WINNING WAYS – Senior Men’s A Grade Continue West End One Day Cup Form: Round 3 Summary

Sunday 20th/10/2024 at Parkinson Oval saw Kensington District Cricket Club continue their campaign in the West End One Day Cup with a dominant display against Woodville. Following a competitive two-day fixture on Saturday, skipper Josh Doyle confidently elected to bat after winning the toss in ideal conditions for a high-scoring contest.

Christian Leddicoat set the foundation early with a composed 64 off 70 balls, supported by Jason Sangha’s explosive 38 from just 27 balls. But it was the back-end partnership between Thornton (68 from 78) and Cleggett, who finished unbeaten on 71* from 64 balls, that turned the innings into a formidable one. Their composed yet aggressive approach in the final overs punished the Woodville attack, with Cleggett’s clean striking being a standout.

Woodville’s bowling was led by Cameron Behrendt, who grabbed 2 wickets, but they struggled to contain Kensington’s deep batting lineup, with extras proving costly as they conceded 21 in wides and no-balls.

Chasing 296 for victory, Woodville’s reply started with a bang, thanks to skipper Harvey Brennan’s blistering 82 off just 44 balls, an innings that featured seven sixes and saw the ball fly to all parts of the ground. However, once he fell, brilliantly caught and bowled by Doyle, Woodville’s hopes of a chase quickly diminished.

Kensington’s bowlers, led by Ryan Percival (2/14) and Doyle (1/27 from 10 economical overs), applied pressure consistently. Lloyd Pope chipped in with the key wicket of Cameron Behrendt, while two run-outs from Jason Sangha and Sam Rahaley further stifled Woodville’s progress. Woodville ended their innings at 6/167 after 32 overs, well short of the target.

Kensington’s all-round performance secured a comfortable 128-run victory, with contributions from both bat and ball ensuring a dominant display.

Key Performances:

• James Cleggett: 71* (64 balls, 8 fours, 1 six)
• Henry Thornton: 68 (78 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
• Christian Leddicoat: 64 (70 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)
• Ryan Percival: 5 overs, 2/14
• Joshua Doyle: 10 overs, 1/27 & 23 (41 balls)

Kensington will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming fixtures as they aim to maintain their strong form in the One Day Cup.