2018. Sixes Reports, Honours & Results

2018 Phuket International Cricket Sixes

Sixes Reports, Honours & Results

2018 Reports

Tripathi Group retain the Cup

at the 2018 Phuket International Cricket Sixes

Finals Day Wrap - Sunday 15th April

Tripathi Blue of New Delhi in India retained their crow as Cup winners of the 14th ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes on a wonderful day’s play at the Alan Cooke Ground to round off another fine event.

Tripathi put on a brilliant display of bowling and fielding to restrict Heritage Cricketers of Dhaka, Bangladesh to just 44 from their 5 overs, with Harshit Kaushik, Parvinder Awana and Lokender proving to be extremely economical.

The champions defeated Tayyarah.com in the semi-final, as Harshit starred once again. Heritage Cricketers saw off the challenge of Gauhati Eagles, for whom Don Bagawati once again retired, Pritom Sarkar starred with the bat to steer his side home.

The second tier Bowl competition was won by Tayyarah Rangers who restricted local side Patong Blue to 36-4, with Danish Hussain taking 2 wickets. The Bangalore debutants reached their target from just 9 balls, as Harish smashed the ball to all parts of the ACG.

Patong Blue had earlier defeated club mates Patong White in the semi-final, with Tayyarah putting Southern Stars of Victoria to the sword in their last four encounter.

The Plate was won by Surfers Paradise Demons, whose 65-2 from 5 overs, including a fine knock from former first-class player Chris Swan, proved just too steep a challenge for CBB Postels, who ended on

Finals Day kicked off with the two remaining Plate group games, which saw the CBB Postels defeat the Demons in a prelude to the final; while the Queenslanders saw off the challenge of the Gauhati Hawks.

Following play at the ACG the teams returned to the tournament hotel, the Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort for the Presentation Dinner sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and to continue making friendships through cricket, and to see who won the coveted Player of the Tournament and Spirit of Cricket Awards, as the trophies, sponsored by the Tripathi Group, were handed out.

ACST Chairman, Michael ‘Cat’ Maher reflected happily on another successful tournament following the completion of play. “We have had 11 fantastic teams who have been an absolute credit to the event.”

“Tripathi have proved worthy champions once again despite excellent competition. It has been a delight to have some entrants along for the first time. I’m sure that they have enjoyed their experience. The new online scoring system has also been a real inovation”

“I would like to thank the Phuket Cricket Group and the committee of the Alan Cooke Ground for their invaluable assistance with the event along with our valued sponsors and dedicated volunteers and officials who have worked tirelessly to make the event such a success. Here’s to 2019!”

The ACST return to the ACG next week to stage the annual Thalang International Cricket 7’s, from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd April.

Heritage Cricketers Enjoy a Great Day 

as the Charge Continues

Day Three Wrap - Saturday 14th April

Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh had a happy Saturday at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket as they demolished local side Patong White in Round One, before wrapping up a greater victory in Round Two, with Syed Shahed and Solmain Hossain Emon once again dominating with the bat.

The top four teams were looking to qualify for the Cup competition at the completion of Round Two, with the following four looking to fight it out for the Bowl on Finals Day. The other three sides will play for the Plate.

Tripathi Blue had led the standings going into the day’s play but found themselves in second spot on net run rate, despite fine wins over Tayyarah.com and Southern Stars of Australia as Deepak Khatri was joined by Vikas Rana, Lokender and Harshit Kaushik; who all found form at the crease.

Gauhati Eagles found form as they accumulated impressive wins against Surfers Paradise Demons; with Don Bagawati and Deep Borah leading the way, before Patong Blue were overcome in no small part thanks to another fine effort from Bagawati.

Tayarrah.com made up for their earlier loss by earning bragging rights against travelling companions Tayarrah Rangers, as Syed Ibrez and Vasanth kept the scorers busy with fine knocks.

The effervescent CBB Postels played out a tied game with Southern Stars to thrill the crowd at the ACG, with Tayarrah Rangers seeing off Gauhati Hawks, before the side from Assam gained consolation in defeating the CBB Postels in the day’s final game as the veteran Devajit Lon enjoyed his moment in the sun.

Reigning Champions Tripathi Lead the Charge

Day Two Wrap - Thursday 12^th April

Tripathi Blue of New Delhi had a successful second day at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket as they defeated Surfers Paradise Demons in fine style with Deepak Khatri showing quality with the bat, after an earlier 30 not out from former Queensland state player Chris Swan.

The Phuket International Cricket Sixes has been competed for since 2004 and forms part of the Phuket Cricket Week organised by the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST).

Heritage Cricketers held off the challenge of Tayyarah Rangers to win a nail biting match by 2 runs as Salmon Hossain Emon held his nerve bowling the final over. Tayyarah.com maintained their challenge at the top with a fine win over previously soaring Gauhati Eagles as Ibrez led the way with the bat.

It was a fine day for the two local Patong CC sides, as Patong Blue had fine victories over CBB Postels and then Southern Stars with Matt Kohler showing imperious form with the bat. Patong White comprehensively defeated Gauhati Hawks as the veteran Dixie Joy bought happiness to his new teammates.

The afternoon saw the tournaments star players compete in a 12 a side T20 match; which saw an India XI demolish a Rest of the World XI. The World side managed just 90 all out from their 20 overs. The India team knocked off the required runs from just over 7 overs as Deepak Khatri shone; scoring 44 not out, taking 2-13 with the ball and grabbing two catches.

The tournament takes a day off on Friday for the Songkran celebrations, as participants headed to sponsor bar, the Aussie Pub in Kamala for a barbeque and get together.

Debutants, Heritage Cricketers lead the charge on Day One, 

while Mat Hadj grabs a hat trick

Day One Wrap - Wednesday 11^th April

Heritage Cricketers lead the standings after Day One of the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST)2018 Phuket International Cricket Sixes, as the tournament got under way in glorious weather at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket.

The Bangladesh side hammered the CBB Postels as Syed Shahed reached retirement with the bat, before Queensland outfit, Surfers Paradise Demons were restricted to just 31 from 5 overs to set up a comprehensive victory.

The 11 team tournament has been enhanced for 2018 by the instant online scoring system, designed and implemented by Richard Lockwood of Lanna CC of Chiang Mai.

Holders, the Tripathi Group, playing as Tripathi Blue also got their defence off to an undefeated start with wins against Australia’s Southern Stars and then fellow Indian team Gauhati Hawks, as Pavinder Awana plundered the runs.

Another Indian club, Tayyarah are fielding two sides in their tournament bow. Tayyarah.com won both their games against Surfers Paradise and then Phuket ever presents CBB Postels with fine all round team performances.

Tayyarah Rangers also took a liking to their new surroundings as they collected wins over local sides Patong CC Blue and Patong CC White.

Gauhati Town are former Cup winners in Phuket, and their Eagles side also put down a marker of intent, defeating both Patong sides. Don Bagawati scored 30 not out in the first of the games.

In the days other action, Southern Stars got proceedings under way by seeing off Gauhati Town Hawks thanks to a fine defensive bowling display, including the hat trick by Hadj to get the 2018 tournament off to a dramatic start.

To stay right up to date with the action; literally as it happens, please click on http://chiangmai.cricket/tournament/30.

At the close of play the ACST Tournament Referee Ian “Reds” Liddell was happy with the day’s proceedings. “It’s fantastic as always to have some wonderful teams along, including some debutants. The standard of cricket has been excellent, and the advanced IT technology has also lifted the standards of this great event”.

Full Honours

Cup Winners: Tripathi Blue (India)

Cup Runners-Up: Heritage Cricketers (Bangldesh)

Player of the Cup Final: Parvinda Awana (Tripathi Blue)

Bowl Winners: Tayyarah Rangers (India)

Bowl Runners-Up: Patong Blue (Thailand)

Player of the Bowl Final: Danish Hussain (Tayyarah Rangers)

Plate Winners: Surfers Paradise Demons (Australia)

Plate Runners-Up: CBB Postels (Thailand)

Player of the Plate Group: Chris Swan (Surfers Paradise Demons)

Player of the Tournament: Deepak Khartik (Tripathi Blue)

ACST Spirit of Cricket Award: Jane Van Blerk

Full Results

Group A-Southern Stars, Tripathi Blue, Gauhati Hawks. (Round Robin)

Group B-Surfers Paradises Demons & CBB Postels playing Group C-Heritage Cricketers & Tayyarah. com

Group D-Patong Blue & Patong White playing Group E Tayyara Rangers & Gauhati Eagles.

Sunday Results

Plate Round

Surfers Paradise Demons (75-2) bt Gauhati Hawks (41-2) by 34 runs

CBB Postels (58-0) bt Surfers Paradise Demons (57-2) by 6 wkts

Bowl Semi-Finals

Tayyarah Rangers (40-0) bt Southern Stars (39-6) by 6 wkts

Patong Blue (57-3) bt Patong White (37-4) by 20 runs

Cup Semi-Finals

Tripathi Blue (89-3) bt Tayyarah.com (61-3) by 28 runs

Heritage Cricketers (71-3) bt Gauhati Eagles (66-4) 5 wkts

Plate Final

Surfers Paradise Demons (65-2) bt CBB Postels (55-1) by 10 runs

Bowl Final

Tayyarah Rangers (39-0) bt Patong Blue (36-4) by 6 wkts

Cup Final

Tripathi Blue (47-0) bt Heritage Cricketers (44-2) by 6 wkts

Saturday Results

Tayyarah Rangers (45-0) bt Gauhati Hawks (41-3) by 6 wkts

Tripathi Blue (51-0) bt Tayyarah.com (50-4) by 6 wkts

Gauhati Eagles (92-0) bt Surfers Paradise Demons (30-2) by 62 runs

Heritage Cricketers (76-0) bt Patong White (55-0) by 21 runs

Southern Stars (42-3) tied with CBB Postels (42-3)

Cup/Bowl

Tripathi Blue (109-1) bt Southern Stars (42-1) by 67 runs

Heritage Cricketers (109-1) bt Patong White (43-4) by 66 runs

Gauhati Eagles (78-0) bt Patong Blue (57-1) by 21 runs

Tayyarah.com (99-1) bt Tayyarah Rangers 39-3) by 60 runs

Plate

Gauhati Hawks (56-4) bt CBB Postels (41-3) by 15 runs

Thursday Results

Patong Blue (63-0) bt CBB Postels (27-3) by 36 runs

Tripathi Blue (43-0) bt Surfers Paradise Demons (40-1) by 6 wkts

Patong Blue (64-0) bt Southern Stars (61-2) by 6 wkts

Tayyarah.com (68-2) bt Gauhati Eagles (65-2) by 4 wkts

Patong White (52-0) bt Gauhati Hawks (51-0) by 6 wkts

Heritage Cricketers (54-2) bt Tayyarah Rangers (52-2) by 2 runs

T20 Match

India (91-1) bt Rest of the World (90 all out) by 9 wkts

Wednesday Results

Southern Stars (51-2) bt Gauhati Hawks (42) by 9 runs

Tayyarah.com (55-2) bt Surfers Paradise Demons (53-2) by 4 wkts

Tayyarah Rangers (43-0) bt Patong Blue (42-3) by 6 wkts

Tripathi Blue (70-3) bt Southern Stars (30-1) by 40 runs

Gauhati Eagles (65-1) bt Patong White (54-2) by 21 runs

Heritage Cricketers (94-0) bt CBB Postels (47-5) by 47 runs

Tripathi Blue (30-1) bt Gauhati Hawks (29-3) by 5 wkts

Gauhati Eagles (73-1) bt Patong Blues (63-1) by 10 runs

Heritage Cricketers (32-1) bt Surfers Paradise Demons (31-2) by 5 wkts

Tayyarah.com (53-1) bt CBB Postels (49-1) by 5 wkts

Tayyarah Rangers (67-2) bt Patong White (54-3) by 23 runs