Cricket Wellington News

Papps scores 198 to put Collegians in control

Sunday, 22 January 2012

HRV Karori, Naenae Old Boys, El Cheapo Cars Eastern Suburbs and Wellington Collegians all finished the first day of the second round of two-day cricket in the Wilkinson Pearce Cup in dominant positions.

The individual highlight came from Collegians and Wellington Firebird opener Michael Papps who scored 198 against North City. Opener Papps batted for 70 overs and before being the last player out - run out off the last ball of the day going for his double century.

Papps added 115 for the sixth wicket with fellow Firebird Scott Kuggeleijn (65) as Collegians reached 383 in reply to North City’s 166.

Russell Kyne top scored for North City with 82 while Masaesaili Tugaga took 5 for 23 for Collegians.

The best bowling performance of the day came from Easts’ Nathan Cameron who took 7 for 24 as Onslow were dismissed for 89 in reply to Easts 227 for 9. Sam McLauchlan and Scott Golder both hit fifties for Easts. Following on, Onslow were 44 for 2 in their second innings at the close of play.

Mitre 10 Mega Upper Hutt were bowled out for 109 by Naenae with Michael Cornish taking 5 for 49. Naenae scored 253 for 7 in reply. Adam Williams top scored with 86 while Cameron Cross hit an unbeaten 67. Upper Hutt were 30 for 2 in their second innings.

Petone Radiators Taita made just 56 against champions Karori, Lee Edwards taking 5 for 34 and Harry Boam 3 for 20. Karori were dismissed for 244. Taita were 28 for 1 in their second innings.

In the Wilkinson Hazlett Trophy, Devon and Patterson Johnsonville, Karori, Petone-Riverside and Hutt District were on top in their games.

Johnsonville dismissed Four Kings University for 113, Gareth Powell taking 4 for 13, they then declared at 278 for 4 with Luke Woodcock (121) and Hareem Silva (102 not out) both scoring centuries.

University were 5 for 3 in their second innings.

Karori batted first against bottom team Taita and declared at 325 for 5. Matt Atkin, Harry Wright and Luke Scully all got fifties. Atkin then took 5 for 34 as Taita were bowled out for 100.

Petone-Riverside took the honours in the top of the table clash with Wainuiomata. They made 250, with Ryan Price-Moor and Joe Joseph getting fifties and then had Wainui in trouble at 124 for 8, Tom Young taking 5 for 28.

Easts made 133 with Fergus Martin taking 4 for 53, and then Hutt were dismissed for 227 Darren Cudby getting 67.

In the Senior women's competition there were wins to Johnsonville and Hutt District.