CRICKET: The ACG played host to the final matches of 2021 last week as Phuket’s Cricket Group (PCG) side took on the Pakistan Academy from Hat Yai in a 30-over double-header.
Penguins soar to victory in series opener at the ACG
Penguins soar to victory in series opener at the ACG
CRICKET: After a thrilling series between Rest Of World and Asia, the island’s club teams, Patong Penguins and Thalang Cows, revived their rivalry and locked horns once again last Sunday (Mar 14) to begin a best-of-five match series at the ACG.
Wednesday 17 March 2021, 08:00AM
Patong captain Jason Robertson taking his third wicket during the series opener against Thalang on Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Michael Way.
Following several successful run chases in recent games, it was no surprise when Penguins’ captain Jason Robertson elected to field first after winning the toss. Knowing his side would need a strong start, Cows’ captain Joe Ninan sent the in-form Jeremy Bootsy and the ever entertaining Sami Pir to open the batting.
Judge dominates in PCG win over Panthers
Judge dominates in PCG win over Panthers
CRICKET: Last Sunday’s (Feb 21) invitational cricket match at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) between Goa Panthers and a PCG select XI saw a number of remarkable individual performances, but none more so than a maturely manufactured maiden half-century and triple wicket haul by PCG’s 15-year-old talent, Dom Judge.
Wednesday 24 February 2021, 08:15AM
All-rounder talent, Dom Judge who took three wickets, scored a maiden 50 and took the games MVP award on Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Michael Flowers.
Young cricketing talent Dom Judge who scored his maiden half-century on Sunday, seen here going through bowling drills with coach Ashan Fonseka (background) at the ACG.Photo: Neil Quail.
CRICKET: Seeking new formats to offset the lack of national and international cricket competition on Phuket, the Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) arranged a ‘Fossils v Kids’ game last Sunday (Feb 7) at
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.