Wednesday 5 December 2012
Clarenden Masters
4 December
Match against Clarenden Masters
Captain Jamaica, Ian Betts, won the toss (that's six in a row now) and elected to put the Clarenden Master into bat.
The Masters got 223 fr 6 of their 30 overs.
Martin Collins got two wickets as did David Hewitt. Craig Paice got 1 and there was a run out on the last ball of the game.
The Fakland Islands were 49-1 in reply when rain stopped play.
Craig Paice was 21 not out and Martin Collins was 1 not out having only faced two balls.
Jamie Punter was the man out having scored a respectable 16.
The rain has continued and there is no play today 5 December
Match against Clarenden Masters
Captain Jamaica, Ian Betts, won the toss (that's six in a row now) and elected to put the Clarenden Master into bat.
The Masters got 223 fr 6 of their 30 overs.
Martin Collins got two wickets as did David Hewitt. Craig Paice got 1 and there was a run out on the last ball of the game.
The Fakland Islands were 49-1 in reply when rain stopped play.
Craig Paice was 21 not out and Martin Collins was 1 not out having only faced two balls.
Jamie Punter was the man out having scored a respectable 16.
The rain has continued and there is no play today 5 December
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Sunday 2 December - Game against North Star
Sunday 2 December
Opponents: North Star
The bus picked us up from the hotel at 10:30a.m and we had a pleasaent journey to the Northern part of the island. The facilities at North Star were just incredible. Some minor county cricket clubs have played there on tour. We had a very warm welcome from both the captain of th eteam and the president of the club.
Craig Paice won the toss (5th time in a row now) and put our opponents into bat.
North Star got 316-2 in their 30 overs. The wicket takers were Wendell Coppin and Jamie Punter. James Bates took a smart catch on the boundary to dismiss L Babb off Jamie's bowling and Toby Poole took another good catch on the boundary off Wendell's bowling to dismiss T Toppin.
The stats for the innings are below
North Star Batting
R Greaves Retired 76
D Leacock Retired 83
D Forde Not Out 48
L Babb Caught Bates Bowled Punter 57
T Toppin Caught Poole Bowled Coppin 1
M Hinds Not Out 22
Falkland Islands Bowling Stats
D Hewitt 6 overs 70-0
A Brownlee 6 overs 63-0
J Smith 6 overs 73-0
W Coppin 6 overs 53-1
J Punter 6 overs 45-1
After a very agreeable lunch The Falkand Islands Team went into bat. Pickup and Fowmes opened with Pickup facing the first ball. David Pickup scored 1 off the first ball. Steve Fowmes saw the rest of the over off. David Pickup was given out LBW in the next over to a full toss that hit him on top of the pad.
Jim Smith from West Falkland game into bat next (Real name Joel). Jim and Steve had a partnership of 21 runs before Jim was caught in the slips after a thick edge for 17. Wendell Coppin was the next out to bat. Steve Fowmes was bowled out to a ball that stayed low. That was after catching a ball below his protectve Aero Strippers on the right thigh and one in a rather sensitive area.
Wendell went on to score 10 before being caught in the slips. David Hewiitt scored a respectable 10 before being bowled and the rest of the team did not score.
The Falklands were all out for 52. A morale victory getting two more runs than against The Isolation Cavaliers.
Once again I must remind readers of the level of cricket in the Caribbean. In both Barbados & Jamaica cricket is the national sport. Children start playing the game at as young as 5.
After the game presentations were made by both teams and Craig Paice gave an elequent speech thanking our hosts for their hospitality.
Photos to follow
Opponents: North Star
The bus picked us up from the hotel at 10:30a.m and we had a pleasaent journey to the Northern part of the island. The facilities at North Star were just incredible. Some minor county cricket clubs have played there on tour. We had a very warm welcome from both the captain of th eteam and the president of the club.
Craig Paice won the toss (5th time in a row now) and put our opponents into bat.
North Star got 316-2 in their 30 overs. The wicket takers were Wendell Coppin and Jamie Punter. James Bates took a smart catch on the boundary to dismiss L Babb off Jamie's bowling and Toby Poole took another good catch on the boundary off Wendell's bowling to dismiss T Toppin.
The stats for the innings are below
North Star Batting
R Greaves Retired 76
D Leacock Retired 83
D Forde Not Out 48
L Babb Caught Bates Bowled Punter 57
T Toppin Caught Poole Bowled Coppin 1
M Hinds Not Out 22
Falkland Islands Bowling Stats
D Hewitt 6 overs 70-0
A Brownlee 6 overs 63-0
J Smith 6 overs 73-0
W Coppin 6 overs 53-1
J Punter 6 overs 45-1
After a very agreeable lunch The Falkand Islands Team went into bat. Pickup and Fowmes opened with Pickup facing the first ball. David Pickup scored 1 off the first ball. Steve Fowmes saw the rest of the over off. David Pickup was given out LBW in the next over to a full toss that hit him on top of the pad.
Jim Smith from West Falkland game into bat next (Real name Joel). Jim and Steve had a partnership of 21 runs before Jim was caught in the slips after a thick edge for 17. Wendell Coppin was the next out to bat. Steve Fowmes was bowled out to a ball that stayed low. That was after catching a ball below his protectve Aero Strippers on the right thigh and one in a rather sensitive area.
Wendell went on to score 10 before being caught in the slips. David Hewiitt scored a respectable 10 before being bowled and the rest of the team did not score.
The Falklands were all out for 52. A morale victory getting two more runs than against The Isolation Cavaliers.
Once again I must remind readers of the level of cricket in the Caribbean. In both Barbados & Jamaica cricket is the national sport. Children start playing the game at as young as 5.
After the game presentations were made by both teams and Craig Paice gave an elequent speech thanking our hosts for their hospitality.
Photos to follow
Saturday 1 December 2012
Commentary Isolation Cavaliers
Friday 30 November
Match against Isolation Cavaliers
The standard of cricket in Barbados is absolutely awesome. Cricket is the national sport and the facilities are first class.
The wicket at the ground was in A1 condition. Many thanks to a very diligent groundsman.
Craig Paice was Captain for the match. He ton the toss and elected to bowl. The Falkland Islands have now won the toss on each occasion on this tour (a little bit of trivia for you statos). Wendell Coppin, the ICC Cricket Development Officer for Barbados made a guest appearance for the Falklands
David Hewitt opened the bowling with Andy Brownlee supporting from the other end. The bowlers and fielders had a busy day in the field. The Isolation Cavaliers amassed a score of 248-4 off 30 overs.
Wendell took two wickets with Andy Brownlee & David Hewitt getting one apiece.
Toby Poole took a brilliant catch on the boundary and if I had not been sitting in the direct line of the ball and had to dive out of the way I wuld have got a great photo of the dismissal.
The Falkland Islands Team managed to score 50 all out, Craig Paice top scored with 12 runs.
I can honestly say that I have never faced bowling as quick as the opening bowler. Just incredibly quick.
The Isolation Cavaliers were gracious guests and we must thank the ladies for the excellent fishcakes in particular provided over lunch.
After the game the team attended a reception on board the Royal Fleet Auxillary Vessel Argus. Craig Paice gave a wonderful speech, presented the Captain of the vessel with a plaque and tie.
More to follow
Match against Isolation Cavaliers
The standard of cricket in Barbados is absolutely awesome. Cricket is the national sport and the facilities are first class.
The wicket at the ground was in A1 condition. Many thanks to a very diligent groundsman.
Craig Paice was Captain for the match. He ton the toss and elected to bowl. The Falkland Islands have now won the toss on each occasion on this tour (a little bit of trivia for you statos). Wendell Coppin, the ICC Cricket Development Officer for Barbados made a guest appearance for the Falklands
David Hewitt opened the bowling with Andy Brownlee supporting from the other end. The bowlers and fielders had a busy day in the field. The Isolation Cavaliers amassed a score of 248-4 off 30 overs.
Wendell took two wickets with Andy Brownlee & David Hewitt getting one apiece.
Toby Poole took a brilliant catch on the boundary and if I had not been sitting in the direct line of the ball and had to dive out of the way I wuld have got a great photo of the dismissal.
The Falkland Islands Team managed to score 50 all out, Craig Paice top scored with 12 runs.
I can honestly say that I have never faced bowling as quick as the opening bowler. Just incredibly quick.
The Isolation Cavaliers were gracious guests and we must thank the ladies for the excellent fishcakes in particular provided over lunch.
After the game the team attended a reception on board the Royal Fleet Auxillary Vessel Argus. Craig Paice gave a wonderful speech, presented the Captain of the vessel with a plaque and tie.
More to follow
Thursday 29 November 2012
35 Over match against Belize
Wednesday 28 November
Location: Bermuda Landings
Weather: Overcast (fortunately)
Andy Brownlee won the toss for the third time and elected to bat first.
David Pickup and Ryan Jones (guest player) opened the batting.
Ryan faced the first over and managed to see it through. Unfortunately David Pickup was dimissed in the first ball of the second over to a smart catch in the slips.
David Hewitt came in next and quickly made 5 runs. Ryan Jones was caught at gully and Jamie Punter the man of the match came into bat. Jamie top scored with 14 runs.
The Falkland islands managed to see out 23 overs before all teh wickets fell reaching 60 all out.
The Belize National squad managed to surpass the Falkland Islands score in the nineth over with the loss of one wicket taken by Jamie Punter.
Location: Bermuda Landings
Weather: Overcast (fortunately)
Andy Brownlee won the toss for the third time and elected to bat first.
David Pickup and Ryan Jones (guest player) opened the batting.
Ryan faced the first over and managed to see it through. Unfortunately David Pickup was dimissed in the first ball of the second over to a smart catch in the slips.
David Hewitt came in next and quickly made 5 runs. Ryan Jones was caught at gully and Jamie Punter the man of the match came into bat. Jamie top scored with 14 runs.
The Falkland islands managed to see out 23 overs before all teh wickets fell reaching 60 all out.
The Belize National squad managed to surpass the Falkland Islands score in the nineth over with the loss of one wicket taken by Jamie Punter.
Wednesday 28 November 2012
20/20 games on 27 November 2012
The Falkland Islands Cricket Team played two 20/20 games yesterday. The first game was again the Belize U19 National Squad. The Falklands batted first and managed to score 52 runs off 19.3 overs. David Hewitt top scored with the bat managing to score 29.
The Belize U19 squad scored 54 after 10 overs having lost 3 wickets.
For Belize Herbert Banner top scored with 33 and that was after taking a nasty blow to the jaw from a ball that popped up from David's bowling.
Herbert also took 3 wickets for 12 runs
We awarded Herbert man of the match
In the second game we played the Belize Senior National Squad. Again The Falklands batted first and scored 62 for the loss of eight wickets from their twenty overs. Toby Poole and Jamie Punter top scored with 11 runs. David Pickup got 10. Toby was inspirational (Yes I know!). He came into bat with seven balls to go and scored two fours. A real morale boosting innings.
Andy took two wickets for 23 runs
For the Belize National squad Kenroy Roca top scored with 26 and Warren Anthony took 3 wickets for 12 runs.
The Belize National squad surpassed teh Falkland Islands total in the nineth over.
The Falklands awarded Kenroy the man of the match award.
David Hewitt was awarded the man of the day award from all his team mates. Very thoroughly deserved for his innings in the first match and teh three wickets he took overall.
Overall teh day was a great success. The local school children came to watch us play and there was quite a crowd. James Bates and Ian Betts were playing cricket with a group of the school children.
More to follow :-)
The Belize U19 squad scored 54 after 10 overs having lost 3 wickets.
For Belize Herbert Banner top scored with 33 and that was after taking a nasty blow to the jaw from a ball that popped up from David's bowling.
Herbert also took 3 wickets for 12 runs
We awarded Herbert man of the match
In the second game we played the Belize Senior National Squad. Again The Falklands batted first and scored 62 for the loss of eight wickets from their twenty overs. Toby Poole and Jamie Punter top scored with 11 runs. David Pickup got 10. Toby was inspirational (Yes I know!). He came into bat with seven balls to go and scored two fours. A real morale boosting innings.
Andy took two wickets for 23 runs
For the Belize National squad Kenroy Roca top scored with 26 and Warren Anthony took 3 wickets for 12 runs.
The Belize National squad surpassed teh Falkland Islands total in the nineth over.
The Falklands awarded Kenroy the man of the match award.
David Hewitt was awarded the man of the day award from all his team mates. Very thoroughly deserved for his innings in the first match and teh three wickets he took overall.
Overall teh day was a great success. The local school children came to watch us play and there was quite a crowd. James Bates and Ian Betts were playing cricket with a group of the school children.
More to follow :-)
Monday 26 November 2012
Liberty Children's Home
Met a wonderful lady today at The Liberty Children's Home in Belize. Her name is Delphena. Rather than retire after serving for 24 years in the US Navy she leads the running of the Liberty Children's Home. The facility is the home to twenty eight children between the age of 3 - 14 who have for one reason or another not had the best start in life.
The Falkland Isalnds Cricket Team visited the Delphena and the children today and presented a cheque for $1,500 USD. The whole team was humbled by the experience but felt extremely privileged to be allowed to meet the children and the wonderful people that help to look after them all under Delphena'a leadership.
If you feel able to donate money to the Liberty Children's Home google their website and contact them.
You will be helping to make a huge change in a young person's life.
The Falkland Isalnds Cricket Team visited the Delphena and the children today and presented a cheque for $1,500 USD. The whole team was humbled by the experience but felt extremely privileged to be allowed to meet the children and the wonderful people that help to look after them all under Delphena'a leadership.
If you feel able to donate money to the Liberty Children's Home google their website and contact them.
You will be helping to make a huge change in a young person's life.
Monday 26 November
Just got back to the hotel after our practice session at the local cricket ground. Conway & Ryan our local cricket enthusiasts say that today is cool!! It must have been around twenty-four degrees celsius.
The whole team is very upbeat about our prospects.
Andy Brownlee & Ian Hansen were on the local television breakfast show this morning. They both performed admirably.
Off to the Liberty Children's Home later to make our first donation.
Just got back to the hotel after our practice session at the local cricket ground. Conway & Ryan our local cricket enthusiasts say that today is cool!! It must have been around twenty-four degrees celsius.
The whole team is very upbeat about our prospects.
Andy Brownlee & Ian Hansen were on the local television breakfast show this morning. They both performed admirably.
Off to the Liberty Children's Home later to make our first donation.
Sunday 25 November 2012
Well we all finally made it to Belize minus one of Paicey's bags. Left on the tramac at Miami Airport. Good news is that it should be coming on the plane tomorrow and no one has to loan Craig any underwear :-)
The Black Orchid Resort is extremely nice and right to a river. Half the team have already already had a dip in the river.
Just got ack from a BBQ at The British Legion. Many thanks for their hospitality.
Will post more tomorrow with photos when I am not so tired
The Black Orchid Resort is extremely nice and right to a river. Half the team have already already had a dip in the river.
Just got ack from a BBQ at The British Legion. Many thanks for their hospitality.
Will post more tomorrow with photos when I am not so tired
Friday 23 November 2012
The evening before
Well it's 8:00pm, the day before we leave on tour, and I'm way too excited for a grown man of 47. Absolutely ridiculous really.
Fourteen good men and true (no laughing please) will be flying out of The Falklands tomorrow to embark on a two week cricket tour of Belize, Barbados & Jamaica.
We are playing the U19 National side in two 20/20 games on Tuesday 27 Nov followed by a 50 over game against the Senior National side on Wednesday 28 Nov.
In Barbados we are playing The Isolation Cavaliers on Friday 30 Nov and North Stars on Sunday 2 Dec. Both 35 over matches.
Whilst in Jamaica we are playing The Clarendon Masters on Tuesday 4 Dec and a Jamaica Invitational Masters side on Wednesday 5 Dec, again both 35 over matches.
I will try my best to blog and post photos each day of the tour with the help of the younger members of the squad.
Steve :-)
Fourteen good men and true (no laughing please) will be flying out of The Falklands tomorrow to embark on a two week cricket tour of Belize, Barbados & Jamaica.
We are playing the U19 National side in two 20/20 games on Tuesday 27 Nov followed by a 50 over game against the Senior National side on Wednesday 28 Nov.
In Barbados we are playing The Isolation Cavaliers on Friday 30 Nov and North Stars on Sunday 2 Dec. Both 35 over matches.
Whilst in Jamaica we are playing The Clarendon Masters on Tuesday 4 Dec and a Jamaica Invitational Masters side on Wednesday 5 Dec, again both 35 over matches.
I will try my best to blog and post photos each day of the tour with the help of the younger members of the squad.
Steve :-)
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