Senior Men Match Reports: Saturday 12/10/2024

By Michael Sullivan | October 14, 2024

A Grade: Kensington vs Northern Districts – Park 25 – West End One Day Cup

Josh Doyle on his way to a composed 79 from 92 ball. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

Kensington secured an impressive win over Northern Districts in the opening round of the West End One Day Cup taking place over the weekend. After winning the toss, captain Josh Doyle led with a strong 79 off 92 balls, well supported by contributions from new recruits. Irish recruit Stephen Doheny made an explosive 70 from 57 balls, and Jason Sangha added a classy 59. Kensington posted a solid total of 306 from 50 overs.

Irish recruit Stephen Doheny made an entertaining 70 from 57 as well as two catches and a stumping in his first game for the club. Stephen arrived the Thursday prior to this game. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

In reply, Northern Districts started well and it was looking like hard work for Kensington as Northern’s reached 4-239, but a disciplined bowling performance turned the tide. Seb McVann (3-67) and young gun Ryan Percival (2-21) were instrumental in pegging Northern’s back. Sangha also impressed with the ball, taking 3 wickets with his leg spin whilst Dublin native Doheny was sharp behind the stumps with two catches and a stumping. Kensington bowled Northern Districts out for 283 to win by 23 runs.

SA state and Big Bash player Jason Sangha in his first game for the club. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/
Brilliant to have Jake Lehmann suiting up this year for KDCC. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/
Alex Ross in his return game to the club. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

Next Fixture:
Saturday, 19th October: Two-day match vs Tea Tree Gully at Pertaringa Oval.
Sunday, 20th October: West End One Day Cup vs Woodville at Parkinson Oval.

Kensington is deeply grateful to Pete McRostie for the amazing images. You can follow Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

B Grade: Kensington vs Sturt – Price Memorial Oval


Kensington narrowly lost a close contest against Sturt in their one-day fixture in the B Grade. After winning the toss and batting first, Kensington was bowled out for 206 in 48.2 overs.

B Grade skipper Tom Mackenzie in action on the weekend. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

The standout batting performance came from Shivam Channa, who entertained with an impressive 91 from 87 deliveries, including 7 towering sixes. Darcy McRostie 22 and skipper Tom Mackenzie 38 were able to get starts but 206 never quite felt like enough.

Chivam Channa came to the teams rescue with an explosive 91 from 87 balls including 7 sixes. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

In the chase, Sturt achieved the target of 207 in 42.4 overs. Kensington bowlers William Rice (2-45) and Jay Temme (3-54) picked up wickets, but it unfortunately wasn’t enough to secure a victory.

Jay Temme kept the team in it with his 3 wickets. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/
Darcy McRostie showed plenty with 22 runs and a catch and stumping with the gloves. Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/
Image Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

Kensington is deeply grateful to Pete McRostie for the amazing images. You can follow Pete McRostie Instagram: greatshotpete or https://petermcrostie.smugmug.com/

C Grade: Kensington vs Sturt – Kensington Gardens Reserve

Stand in skipper Fred McClure (right) steers the ship aided by up and coming keeper batter Taite Brook. Image: Michael Sullivan.


Kensington dominated Sturt in their one-day game at Col Waite oval, bowling Sturt out for just 111 in 29.1 overs. Jamieson Payne led the way with 3-6, an impressive effort after battling illness during the week, and young Suhas Challa took 2-7 in a superb bowling performance.

Jamieson Payne got the team going early. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Jamieson Payne appeals excitedly. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Jamieson Payne celebrates an early wicket. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Suhas Challa bowled tightly all day. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Suhas Challa in action. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Suhas Challa gets his first wicket. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Suhas Challa celebrates an early wicket. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Team mates get around Suhas Challa after his first wicket. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Suhas Challa in the field. Image: Michael Sullivan.

Exciting junior batsman keeper Taite Brooke featured after an impressive state junior representative tournament, giving a glimpse into the exciting talent. He kept tidily showed maturity beyond his years in his composed 19* from 35 balls working with stand in skipper Fred McClure 67* from 75 to guide the team safely to victory.

Taite Brooke in action on the weekend. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Taite Brooke in action on the weekend.Image: Michael Sullivan.
Taite Brooke in action on the weekend.Image: Michael Sullivan.

Kensington chased the target easily, finishing on 2-113 in 23.4 overs, with Fred McClure top scoring with an unbeaten on 67.

Jamieson Payne celebrates another wicket. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Jamieson Payne celebrates with team mates. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Family is everything. Jamieson Payne had been fighting illness all week and performed admirably in the game thanks to support from his mother. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Jamieson Payne in action. Image: Michael Sullivan.
James Bedford bowled accurately and quick. Image: Michael Sullivan.
James Bedford in action. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Jesse Laing bowled tightly all day. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Jesse Laing bowled a tight line and was unlucky not to get a wicket. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Jesse Laing putting everything into it. Image: Michael Sullivan.
James Bedford nearly clashes with team mate Jamie Panelli before takin a difficult catch. Image: Michael Sullivan.
James Bedford nearly clashes with team mate Jamie Panelli before takin a difficult catch. Image: Michael Sullivan.
James Bedford nearly clashes with team mate Jamie Panelli before takin a difficult catch. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Harry Burgess with his reliable and accurate off spin. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Double teapot from Simon Schwerdt. Image: Michael Sullivan.
Elite drinks running from C Grade mascot Mini Schwerdt.

D Grade: Kensington vs Sturt – Price Memorial Oval
Kensington D Grade had a convincing win against Sturt in the D grade largely due to a strong performance with the bat. The batting lineup enjoyed key performances with the bat from Sangam Gautam who played a stand out innings hitting 86 not out from 78 balls, showcasing his class. Young son of a gun Archah Parisi also impressed in his first senior game with a well-made 37 from 46 balls. Earlier wickets were shared across the bowling ranks with Kamencak, George, McMahon and skipper Hopkins all chipping in.

Next Week’s Fixtures:
A Grade Saturday 19th October: Two-day match vs Tea Tree Gully at Pertaringa Oval.
A Grade West End One Day Cup: Sunday, 20th October vs Woodville at Parkinson Oval.
B Grade Saturday 19th October vs Woodville (Home)
C Grade Saturday 19th October vs Woodville (Away)
D Saturday 19th October Grade vs Tea Tree Gully (Home)

Kensington wishes to thank its sponsors MGA Insurance Group, Northline, Nelson Teamwear and infocus for their ongoing and valued support.

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