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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. ....
Rest of World claim series title in close encounter finale Rest of World claim series title in close encounter finale CRICKET: Bragging rights went to the Rest of the World (ROW) select XI following their grand final victory over the Asia select XI last Sunday (Mar 7) at the ACG in yet another incredibly close-fought match. Wednesday 10 March 2021, 08:15AM Jeremy Bootsy en route to 81 off 50 during the series final beteeen ROW and Asia at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail. ROW’s Jeremy Bootsy and Michael Flowers celebrate their batting performances and the series win against Asia last Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Stuart Hamilton. ....
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. ....
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. « » 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. ....