Sport
25 October, 2024
Muddies get wickets ready
WITH the Muddies Cricket Club trophy presentation behind them and the summer fast approaching, it is now time to focus on the new season.
The team, based at The Mud Pit Club House in the Port Douglas sporting complex, started their official cricket season just a couple of weeks ago and they are hoping to repeat what was a very pleasing C grade grand final win last year.
“With membership numbers already at a high, the Muddies hope is to maintain three senior men’s teams this year” said club president Adrian Bannerman.
“We’re also entering a team in second grade, which is the first time in a long time and very pleasing for the club” he said.
Last week, the second grade team played at home against Barron with the Muddies batting first and making 7 for 157 off of 40 overs. Top scorers included Cam Adam who finished 56 not out, Jared Petrenko scored 27 runs and Mitch Williams scored 20 runs. The Muddies took 30 overs to bowl out Barron for 85, with best bowlers Pete Gilmour achieving 4 for 14 off of 8 overs with 3 maidens and Cam Adam 2 for 15 off of 7 overs.
The third grade team also played at home against Barron and again bowled first.
They made 125, with the best of the bowlers being James Mudaliar downing 4 for 26 off of 5.3 overs and Shaun Anderson with 3 for 30 off of 7 overs. Unfortunately, the Muddies got bowled out for 81, despite top scorers Dan Harris getting 38 runs and Ken Nyko 12 runs.
The fourth grade played in Cairns against Norths. The Muddies batted first yet again, only managing 71. Best bats were Ken Lockhart with 22runs and Shaun Anderson 11 runs.
The Muddies best bowling came from Doug Barnes with 2 for 23 off of 7 overs and young gun Jai Schwarzer with 1 for 11 off of 4 overs. Despite their efforts, Norths made the total 72 in 18.4 overs.
The Muddies are always on the lookout for new team members, with training every Tuesday and Thursday from 4.30pm at the Port Douglas Sport Complex.
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