Phuket Cricket Sixes
A round up of results from day 3 of the Phuket Cricket Sixes.
Thirteen games were played in an action-packed day three of the 12th Annual Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2015.
Highlights of the day included Narayananj scoring 119 against Bat 69; and the Sharifally Huzifers The Boss and Babs opening partnership of 76 in their game against Gauhati.
Southern Stars vs Kuwait Eagles
The Southern Stars Justin Triffett faced the first ball of the day and responded by hitting a four straight to the boundary. In a fast scoring game, the Stars scored 58 after four overs. The Stars were out for 66 after the Kuwait Eagles claimed Gary Mathiesons wicket for a duck after replacing Jake Write who retired after scoring 32 runs.
The Kuwait Eagles responded strongly with two sixes scored off Gary Mathiesons over. Amir Javed retired on 35.
Bat 69 vs Narayananj
Narayananjs Joshy starred again and Narayananj posted a total of 119. Sharif retired on 31. Jack Joy retired on 35 but Narayananj won the game by 51 runs.
Lamma vs Sedgwick (SICCOs)
SICCOs fielded first with Lammas Brad Tarr retiring on 33. Lammas Ben Cooper scored the first duck of the day. Lamma scored 74.
Phil for SICCOs retired on 35, with the score on 71, then hit a six for an easy win.
CBBs vs Southern Stars
Southern Stars batted first with Jake Wright retiring on 31.
Southern Stars bowled very well and restricted the CBBs to win easily. Southern Stars defeated CBBs 63 to 53.
Hong Kong Cricket Club vs Baulkham Hills (LOBATS)
Hong Kong batted first and posted 75 runs. John Rafter made 29.
Baulkham Hills (LOBATS) worked hard but could not make the runs needed and made 54, with Chamida making 18.
Narayananj vs Kuwait Hawks
Narayananj batted first and made 84 runs. The Kuwait Hawkes were never in the chase and only made 53.
Mungoorbada Bushrangers vs Gauhati Town Club
Gauhati Town defeated the Bushrangers in a very close tussle: 57 runs to 54.
Bat 69 vs Kuwait Hawks
Kuwait Hawks fought back to defeat Bat 69 easily 85 to 53. Imran made 31 and Omer made 33.
Sharifally Huzifers vs Gauhati Town
Sharifally Huzifers posted a great win over Gauhati Town by chasing down 77 runs. A record opening partnership of 76 from The Boss and Babs included smashing fours and four sixes with cheeky running between the wickets. Jeremy Smith took to the crease after Babs retired scoring two runs for the Sharifally Huzifers to win, with no loss of wickets.
CBB vs Kuwait Eagles
In the next match the CBBs score of 49 was easily chased down by the Kuwait Hawks.
Hong Kong vs SICCOs
Hong Kong Cricket Club easily beat Sedgwick (SICCOs) 85 to 35 in the next match.
Sharifally Huzifers vs Mungoorbada Bushrangers
Sharifally were unable to match the mighty Bushrangers in what was a fantastic game. The Bushrangers won 72 to 54.
Lamma vs LOBATS
LOBATS batted first and made 71. Lamma were unable to make this score and fell short at 44.
Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2015 is presented by the Asian Cricket Sixes and sponsored by Kata Group Resorts Thailand.
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