Penguins seal series against Cows
Penguins seal series against Cows
CRICKET: After 70 overs of cricket at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 31), the second game in the challenge series between Patong Penguins and Thalang Cows went down to the very last ball to decide the result.
Wednesday 3 February 2021, 08:15AM
Justin Swart celebrates his unbeaten 112 and victory for the Penguins against the Cows last Sunday (Jan 31) at the ACG. Photo: Karnthida Vongsakul.
Dom Judge in action, bowling for the Penguins during their series win against the Cows at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 31). Photo: Karnthida Vongsakul.
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ACG’s outfield had received a shearing, meaning runs should flow on a hard surface that fielders would learn as unforgiving, and following last weekend’s heated encounter, a competitive tie was highly anticipated, and duly provided.
Controversy at the ACG as Penguins defeat Cows
Controversy at the ACG as Penguins defeat Cows
CRICKET: Emotions ran high at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 24) when the Thalang Cows faced off against the Patong Penguins in the first encounter between the two rivals this year.
Wednesday 27 January 2021, 08:00AM
Thalang Cows’ Stuart Hamilton defends his wicket en route to 90 not out against Patong Penguins last Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail.
Stuart Hamilton sets up for a drive on his way to 90 not out for the Cows last Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail.
Patong Penguins wicket-keeper Anthony Van Blerk in action at the ACG last Sunday. Photo: Neil Quail.
Asia snatch victory in series thriller at the ACG
Asia snatch victory in series thriller at the ACG
CRICKET: Incredible scenes last Sunday (Jan. 16) heralded a remarkable win for an Asia select XI against the Rest of the World (ROW) select XI, a result that was decided only on the very last ball after 70 overs of dramatic cricket played out at the ACG in Thalang.
Justin Swart acknowledges his century to the ACG crowd on Sunday. Photo: Neil Quail.
Justin Swart in action for ROW during the exciting clash against Asia at the ACG last Sunday. Photo: Neil Quail.
Asia’s Imtiyaz Mushtaq raises his bat to acknowledge his half-century against ROW on Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail.
Rest of World level series against Asia at ACG
Rest of World level series against Asia at ACG
CRICKET: Phuket cricket fans enjoyed the second match in a tri-series event featuring an Asia select XI taking on a Rest of the World (ROW) select XI at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 10).
Wednesday 13 January 2021, 08:45AM
Justin Swart drives for his 50 during ROW’s victory over Asia on Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail
Samir Khan goes for another boundary on his way to a 52 against ROW last Sunday (Jan 10) at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail
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Following on from last week’s opening clash, when Asia ran out deserved victors by 23 runs, both teams rang in several changes to their squads, with ROW suffering the loss of captain Jason Robertson through a shoulder injury, but were buoyed by the return of Paddy Ledboer and the introduction of former Patong player Justin Swart from Bangkok side, the Southerners, while Asia’s alternates included Sunny Surender and Waseem Musa.
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
CRICKET: Phuket’s 2021 cricket calendar was kick-started last Sunday (Jan 3) with an Asia select XI taking on a Rest of the World (ROW) select XI in a 35-over match at the ACG.
Friday 8 January 2021, 08:30AM
Seemant Raju in action for the Asia select XI team last Sunday (Jan 3) at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail
Asia select XI’s Imtiyaz Mushtaq eyes up a drive on his way to 58 and victory against a ROW select XI at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 3). Photo: Neil Quail
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Chosen from several local teams, players whom would normally face each other as rivals, came together in order to represent either Asia or ROW in a traditional annual event held at the island’s home of cricket.