25/26 Club reports

SECRETARY’S REPORT – SEASON 2025/26

I have the honour to present the 127^th Annual Report of the Adelaide & Suburban Cricket Association.

COMPETITION

For the tenth season the 7 two-day and 7 one-day game format was selected at the AGM. This comprised 72 sides in nine sections. Regrettably, three sides withdrew during the season leaving byes in Sections 3, 7, and 9 reducing the competition to 69 sides. This combined with a number of forfeits, plus several rain-affected Saturdays, also a heat abandonment in round 10, plus several unscheduled byes and draws. The season began on 11^th October listing 14 Minor Round games, two weeks off at Christmas and Grand Finals finishing on Sunday 29 March.

The T20 Grand Finals at Cove were delayed by a week due to forecast heavy rain.

GRADING

Grading always has contentious issues. This season ICC Sharks Section 1 side cried large player loss in late August with several clearances from their top side already being approved. This left the executive with three options: promote Section 2’s runner-up; leave ICC Sharks in Section 1; or, have a bye. After many executive discussions a majority decided that there could not be a bye in Section One and the memory of Sutton Derby forfeiting several matches in Section 1 was another consideration. The least bad option was chosen: promoting Section 2’s runner-up, Mitchell Park, who had just cleared their best player. While all sections had stronger and weaker sides just two sections saw a side fail to win at least two games. Three A-grade sides in lower grades won premierships.

FINALS

Thankfully the weather was fine for our week-end finals. John Zadow again did an excellent job coordinating umpire appointments, with only four semi-finals not having two umpires. Support from club players not competing in finals was greatly appreciated.

PREMIERS

Congratulations to all the Premiership winners.

Section 1 Halliday/Heptinstall Cup Coromandel Ramblers d. Coromandel

Section 2 ICA Stepney Cup Happy Valley d. Plympton Footballers

Section 3 M^cAvaney Trophies Cup Cove d. Southern

Section 4 Elder Meat Store Cup Morphett Vale d. Adelaide Lutheran

Section 5 At the Toss of a Coin Cup South Park d. Kenilworth

Section 6 Blackwood Sound Cup Kenilworth II d. Southern Warriors II

Section 7 Larry Collin Century 21 Cup Plympton Footballers II d. Happy Valley III

Section 8 Cove II d. Coromandel V

Section 9 Hopkins/McGowran Cup Warradale II d. Adelaide Lutheran II

ASCA T20 COMPETITION

21 Teams played in the T20 Competition with 5 clubs putting in a second team and Coromandel fielding three sides.

Division One had 5 Teams; Division 2 had 10 in two pools; with Division 3 having 6. Only division 2 had semi-finals.

Games were played on Sunday afternoons, or Tuesday evenings. Due to extreme heat one Tuesday’s matches were re-scheduled. Michael Young is to be commended on the outstanding job he did coordinating the teams grading and scheduling.

John Zadow and his umpires are congratulated for their commitment because all games had at least one umpire.

The Three Grand Finals were played on Cove’s two ovals on Sunday 15^th February, having been deferred from the prior Sunday due to predicted extremely wet conditions. Cove CC are thanked for preparing the ovals and hosting six hours of cricket Grand Finals.

Division 1: Keswick d. Coromandel Ramblers to win the Jack Voyzey Cup.

Division 2: ICC Sharks d. Coromandel (2) to win the Peter Berkshire Cup again presented by Peter’s widow Janet.

Division 3: Morphett Vale d. Coromandel (3) to take home the Michael Young Cup presented by Michael’s father Noel.

TROPHY WINNERS

BATTING: Aggregate Runs

Section 1 Russell Hewett Trophy 558 Daljeet SINGH Keswick

Section 2 Phil Davis Trophy 538 Gareth BRUCE Coromandel II

Section 3 John Voyzey Trophy 438 Inderjeet BHULLAR Country Club

Section 4 Russell Wight Trophy 634 Ashley SAMPSON Morphett Vale

Section 5 Craig Lawn Trophy 768 Muhammad BASHIR Kenilworth

Section 6 Ray Blake Memorial 415 Jay OXLADE North Haven

Section 7 David Billett Trophy 402 Chris SPEHR Morphettville Park IV

Section 8 Kevin Joseph Trophy 708 Balraj KAPOOR South Park II

Section 9 John Zadow Trophy 487 Mike WARLAND Morphettville Park VI

BOWLING: Aggregate Wickets

Section 1 Cliff Theiley Memorial 41 Jack WALTON Coromandel

Section 2 David Neil Trophy 34 Justin SKINNER Plympton Footballers

Section 3 Roger Mableson Trophy 27 Matthew SLATTERY Coromandel III Harmeet SINGH MAAN Country Club

Section 4 Ron Adams Trophy 25 Ethan STONE Happy Valley II

Section 5 John Heptinstall Trophy 32 Ritesh MAKAAR Adelaide United

Abhay Pratap SINGH Southern Warriors

Section 6 John Wilks Trophy 31 Benny SAMUELRAJ Grand Masters II

Section 7 Tony Fromene Trophy 21 Robert WILDE Plympton Footballers II

Section 8 Peter Berkshire Memorial Trophy 25 Vinod VAITHIYANATHAN South Park II

Section 9 Steven Skinner Trophy 22 Elison GONSALVES Warradale II

WICKET-KEEPING AND FIELDING TROPHIES

Jim Coulls Memorial Wicket Keeping Trophies

Section 1 59 votes Tyson CLARK Coro Ramblers Ryan MATZ Sheidow Park

Section 2 49 votes Ross MOORE Plympton

Section 3 46 votes Chris SAMPSON Southern

Section 4 50 votes Luke POTTER Morphett Vale

Section 5 58 votes Amarjit SINGH Adelaide United

Section 6 50 votes Rahul SHARMA Kenilworth II

Section 7 36 votes Neil HODGSON ICC Sharks II

Section 8 43 votes Luke COLLYER Coromandel Ramblers IV

Section 9 43 votes Brett MacTAVISH Adelaide Lutheran II

Bert Crowhurst Memorial Fielding Trophies

Section 1 15 votes Nathan HOUSTON Coromandel

Section 2 14 votes James KUILMAN Happy Valley

Section 3 10 votes Manpreet MANI Country Club Kev BROKENSHA Morphettville Pk II

Section 4 11 votes Sebastian O’LOUGHLIN Mitchell Park II

Section 5 17 votes Vedant SINGH Adelaide United

Section 6 22 votes Rajiv KSHATRIYA Southern Warriors II

Section 7 9 votes Shane WILDE Plympton II

Section 8 8 votes Darcy LANE Morphettville Pk V Simon ZACPAL Coromandel V

Section 9 13 votes Mike BAYLISS Warradale II

MEDALS

Hewett Medal. The highest individual honour is the Hewett Medal named after Jack Hewett, former ASCA President and his son Russ Hewett, former ASCA Vice President and long-time umpire. Votes are awarded for each minor round game by the umpires and is awarded to the most outstanding and fair player from Section 1. 2025-26 winner was Nathan Houston from Coromandel.

Zadow Medal. This is awarded to the most outstanding and fair player from Section 2. This medal is named after John Zadow for his contribution to the Association over many years as player, umpire and umpiring coordinator. Votes are awarded each minor round game by the umpires. 2025-26 winner was Lachlan Ferguson from ICC Sharks.

The Andrew Wright Medal honours Andrew Wright, our longest serving umpire (570 matches) and former Treasurer. It is awarded to the most valuable player in T20 games as calculated by a formula counting runs, wickets and catches, stumpings run outs and matches played. Nathan Houston from Coromandel’s under-23 side that competed in Division 1 was this season’s winner.

ASCA INTER-ASSOCIATION MATCHES

ASCA team manager Ray Thatcher organised two 40-over matches against Barossa & Light Cricket Association’s open and under-21 sides.

Under-21 game against Barossa & Light Cricket Association was played at Mitchell Park on Sunday February 8. B&LCA batted first scoring 8/228 with Hudson Duka taking three wickets and Sadaquat Momand two. ASCA were all out for 176 with Luke Beckham scoring 65 Taylan Ryan 32 and Hudson Duka completing a fine all-round performance with 26. Jay Burton was captain and John Williams was our umpire.

The Senior game against B&LCA was played on Gawler South’s turf pitch on Sunday February 9. Nearly all B&LCA matches are played on turf which gave them some advantage on what was a holding pitch with several batters caught forward of the wicket. ASCA batted first and after a fine opening partnership between Captain Blake Harding 50 and vice-captain Josh Rosman 24 the innings fell away to be all out for 118 in the 31^st over. B&LCA scored the runs in a few overs short of what ASCA batted with the loss of only two wickets. Josh May and Kelley McKee took the wickets. ASCA’s umpire was Jeff Blundell.

Although ASCA lost both games it always is an invaluable experience for the players against quality oppositions with a bonus of sometimes playing on turf pitches.

This season was Ray Thatcher’s last for organising ASCA’s inter-association cricket matches. Ray is acknowledged and thanked for his years of input and fellowship with our players and umpires. Under Ray’s management ASCA had its fair share of wins, while in the losses we were generally very competitive. David Billett again produced first-class scorebooks. As scorer Dave has been a reliable long serving asset to this association.

UMPIRES

John Zadow organising, appointing and supporting umpires has been first-class this season. Having a pool of around 17 umpires all Section 1 games and almost all Section 2 games had an umpire, with the remaining umpires spread between the grades. Several new umpires were recruited. Our finals series saw all matches having at least one umpire. Clubs and Umpires were notified of appointments by email, unfortunately not on PlayHQ. Reports by captains on an umpire’s performance provided good feedback that allows liaison between umpire, John Zadow, captains and clubs. The umpires pre-ASCA meeting discussions promoted liaison, resolved issues and consistency about topics.

REPORTS & TRIBUNALS

2025-26 saw fewer tribunals held. Unfortunately, there were several incidents that had to be adjudicated and suspensions resulted. Players were suspended for a total of 4 matches. 3 players were issued reprimands. Clubs and players are requested to ensure captains actively try to defuse any situations that might provoke bad behaviour.

ADMINISTRATION

Phil Davis was re-elected as President for his 36^th season. John Voyzey Vice-President of 37 years and stand-in Secretary, Michael Young, and Bob Pearce were returned as Vice-Presidents, with Nathan Jacobs, who does a sterling job as Treasurer also re-elected. Returning Executive members were: Adam Rusk, Gerry McGinley, Caleb Rybalka, Jarrad Benson, Raheel Raghib and Brad Williamson. Newcomers with plenty of cricket and administrative experience were: Ryan Egan, Cameron van den Bos and Simon Krieg. ASCA’s executive is taking a younger profile with people who are current players or umpires, and have club administration experience over many years. Between them, all the Section One clubs, comprising 36 sides, are represented. Match reports are handled by: Adam Rusk, Sections 1&2; Bob Pearce, Sections 3&4; Caleb Rybalka, Sections 5&6; Jarrad Benson Sections 7&8; and Simon Krieg, Section 9. This requires checking each round’s match details; monitoring that scores are entered in full and on time on PlayHQ as well as reading captain’s match reports and promptly escalating any major issues to the President; also reporting non-compliances to the Treasurer. They are ASCA’s link between clubs and computer. Nathan Jacobs as Treasurer does a thorough and efficient job, not the least of which is paying and collecting payments from clubs for our umpires after each of our 14 rounds. Nathan’s report follows showing that despite record fine receipts this season, ASCA made a loss. Our financial status will have to be rectified in 2026-27. 1 club (Adelaide Falcons) incurred no fines. 3 other clubs (Warradale, North Haven and Southern Warriors) incurred just 1 fine each.

Jarrad Benson also has the role of Facebook coordinator. A job that will only get bigger as seasons go by.

Kwik Kopy Hilton continued as our printer. 150 copies of the Umpire Handbook, Premiership Certificates, Umpire milestones and Playing Life membership certificates were all produced on time in high quality.

Thirteen motions to change the Constitution or Special Match Rules were voted on at the AGM where for the first time a computer recorded voting system was used that displayed on results on screens in the clubroom.

· Section 1. When forecast temperature is 38° or 39° one-day match over limit to be 35. LOST

· Section 1. When forecast temperature is 38° or 39° two-day match over limit to be 60. LOST

· Section 1. Play to be abandoned when forecast temperature is 38° or 39°. LOST

· Section 2-9. When forecast temperature is 38° or 39° one-day match over limit to be 35. LOST

· Section 2-9. When forecast temperature is 38° or 39° two-day match over limit to be 50. LOST

· Section 2-9. Play to be abandoned when forecast temperature is 38° or 39°. LOST

· Allow ASCA tribunals to have more than three executive members. PASSED

· Section 1, reduce two-day over quota to 70 per day :75 where outright result is possible. LOST

· Nomination fee of $50 for each T20 side. (Affiliation fees to remain at $160.) PASSED

· Former players from a club who have been playing interstate or overseas can return without needing a permit. PASSED

· Permit paired players to play in two grades during the same round. LOST

· Section 1. Reduce daily over requirement to 60. 65 where outright result is possible. LOST

· Outright result attempts to apply only if 60 runs or 3 wickets are required. LOST

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS

· Playing format to be 7 two-day matches and 7 one-day matches plus two-day finals. PASSED

· Umpire and secretaries Handbook levy to be $15. PASSED

· Umpire fees to be increased by $10. PASSED

· Adopt SACA policies: Code of behaviour at children’s matches; Safeguarding children and young people; SACA’s affiliated clubs and associations protection policy; Safeguarding children and young people. PASSED

· Admit Adelaide United CC to ASCA. PASSED

Cricket Australia increased the 2025-26 registration fee for player insurance and PlayHQ to $37.

SPIRIT OF CRICKET CHAMPIONS

S1 Sheidow Park

S2 Happy Valley

S3 Port Noarlunga II

S4 Happy Valley II

S5 Sheidow Park III

S6 Port Noarlunga III

S7 ICC Sharks II

S8 Cove II

S9 Sheidow Park IV

Executive Summary

The 2025/26 season was an inspiring campaign for Adelaide United Cricket Club. Across both Section 5 and Section 6, our teams represented the club with tremendous passion, sportsmanship, and determination.

Fielding two competitive senior sides required immense dedication from players, captains, committee members, and volunteers alike. Highlighted by a Semi-Final campaign in Section 5 and dominant individual match performances in Section 6, the foundation of our club continues to strengthen both on and off the field.

Senior Team Performance Reports

Section 5 Report – Adelaide United

· Final Ladder Position: 2nd Place

· Finals Series: Semi-Finalists

The Section 5 side enjoyed an outstanding regular season, securing 2nd spot on the ladder through consistent team efforts and tactical discipline. The group put together impressive winning streaks and fought through high-pressure finishes, earning a well-deserved finals berth. While the team unfortunately fell short in a tough Semi-Final battle against South Park (128 vs 5/129), the campaign was a testament to the talent and grit within this group.

Individual Standouts:

· Champion Player: Raheel Zafar had a phenomenal all-round year, topping the Champion Player standings with 638 points across 14 matches.

· Batting: Raheel Zafar led the run-scoring with 298 runs (avg 24.83), closely followed by Raheel Raghib with 289 runs at a team-high average of 26.27.

· Bowling: Ritesh Makkar spearheaded the bowling attack, delivering a masterclass season with 32 wickets at a stellar average of 14.31. Raheel Zafar provided lethal support with 22 wickets at 10.68, alongside Manni Wadhawan (18 wickets at 11.44) and Vishal Pandita (16 wickets at 15.38).

Section 6 Report – Adelaide United II

· Final Ladder Position: 6th Place

Adelaide United II produced a season filled with incredible highlights and fighting spirit. Finishing 6th in a tightly contested division, the team's commanding Net Run Rate of +0.791 underlines how dominant the team was in victory. Standout performances included a massive 178-run victory against Southern Warriors II in Round 8 (259/5 vs 81) and convincing two-day wins against Mitchell Park III and Grand Masters II.

Individual Standouts:

· Champion Player: Mohit Kaushal was crowned Section 6 Champion Player, earning 660 points across 12 matches.

· Batting: Jagdish Chand Aggarwal led all run-scorers with 341 runs at an average of 42.63. Mohit Kaushal contributed 290 runs (avg 48.33), while Gaurav Sharma posted a remarkable batting average of 62.75 with 251 runs.

· Bowling: Mohit Kaushal dominated with the ball, taking 24 wickets at an average of 15.75. Chander Sharma (18 wickets at 20.78), Angadpal Singh (16 wickets at 19.25), and Jagdish Chand Aggarwal (15 wickets at 14.40) formed a formidable bowling core throughout the season.

Acknowledgments & Off-Field Support

A successful cricket season requires significant work beyond the boundary ropes, and we have several key individuals to thank for their immense contributions:

· Manni Wadhawan (Club President): A special mention to Manni for his exceptional leadership skills. His ability to keep spirits high and consistently keep the boys together has been the driving force behind our positive club culture this year.

· Amarjit Singh (Vice President): A massive thank you to Amarjit for his unwavering dedication and strategic vision. His proactive approach and constant behind-the-scenes support have been an absolute pillar of strength for the club's administration and overall growth.

· Raheel Raghib (Section 6 Captain & Treasurer): Immense gratitude goes to Raheel for taking on such a demanding dual role. The amazing support he showed—both in managing the club's finances behind the scenes and effectively running the team during intense match days—was invaluable.

· Captains & Leadership: Thank you to all our team leaders for their tireless commitment to squad selection, match management, and fostering a supportive atmosphere.

· Committee Members & Volunteers: Sincere appreciation goes to everyone who contributed to match-day logistics, ground setup, scoring, equipment management, and post-match hospitality.

Warm regards,

Divyesh

Club Secretary

Adelaide United Cricket Club

2025/26 Club Report

The Afghan Cricket Club had a successful season marked by notable achievements, improved performances, significant community engagement, and some challenges. This summary provides an overview of the key highlights and outcomes from the last season.

We were in section #4, and we enjoyed the season and our cricket. We only managed to win a couple of matches. We finished at the bottom of the list, a result we were not expecting, as two of our key players had to move interstate at the start of the season. More than half of our players were very young, inexperienced, and new to this format.

Standout performances came from Matin Stanikzai, Abdul Ghafar Stanikzai, and Rooahullah.

Hopefully, we will be a good, strong team in the upcoming season.

We look forward to further collaboration with ASCA.

Warmly, Afghan Cricket Club

2025/26 Club Report

The 2025/26 season was another significant step forward for Coromandel Cricket Club as we continued to build towards the long-term vision for our club.

We fielded five senior teams across Sections 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8, making us the only club in the association with three teams competing in the top three grades, and the only club with four teams in the top five.

This is something we are incredibly proud of and a reflection of the depth, culture and standards we have worked hard to establish. It is a key milestone in our long-term plan, and we look forward to continuing to build on this foundation while striving for success across every grade.

Across our senior program, our Saturday sides reached Grand Finals in Sections 1 and 8, while our Twenty20 teams also enjoyed a strong campaign, with our Division 2 and Division 3 sides both qualifying for Grand Finals. Although our Division 1 T20 side narrowly missed the finals, the overall results reflected the strength and depth of the club.

This season also saw us trial an Under 23-exclusive Twenty20 team in Division 1. It was fantastic to see our young players competing together, gaining valuable experience and continuing their development in senior cricket. We believe this initiative will play an important role in strengthening both our club and the future of cricket within the association.

Our junior program once again delivered outstanding results, highlighted by our Under 14 team winning the premiership. While our Under 16 side didn’t bring home silverware, but once again making it to the final game of the season only to fall ever so short. Our talent we have emerging through our junior ranks is exciting, we have a special group of cricketers progressing towards senior cricket. As a club we look forward to watching them continue to grow and represent our proud and illustrious club for many years to come.

As a club, we continue to move forward. Our success is built not only on results, but on developing players, fostering a strong culture and creating opportunities for the next generation. We thank all of our players, coaches, sponsors, supporters and our fantastic committee for their commitment throughout the season and look forward to an even stronger 2026/27.

Jack Walton

CCC Vice President

2025/26 Club Report

In our centenary season, this club has achieved things that will be talked about for a long time — and I couldn't be more proud to be the President of our club.

Club Day set the tone early. The turnout was fantastic, the BBQ was sizzling, and there was an energy about the place that carried right through to the last ball of the season. These days remind you why community cricket matters.

This season we took to the field with 7 junior and 4 senior teams, and the numbers behind that tell a compelling story. Four seasons ago the Ramblers had 142 registered players. This season we hit 227. Our Junior Boys alone reached 98 players — nearly double what we had just four years ago — and Cricket Blast continues to bring 37 new kids into the game each season. The pathway from backyard cricket to Ramblers colours has never been stronger.

But the development I'll remember most from 2025/26 is our girls program. A year ago it didn't exist. This season we fielded one team, with 13 girls pulling on the Ramblers shirt for the first time, their own uniform on their backs, and a real sense of belonging in this club.

Many came straight through our Transition program, which is working exactly as we'd hoped. The girls program is here to stay and it will only get bigger. To every girl who stepped up this season — you've started something special and left a legacy for girls in the future.

None of that happens without Helen Braithwaite. As our Junior Coordinator, Helen works around the clock in a role that most people never fully see. The smooth running of our entire junior program sits largely on her shoulders and she carries it without complaint, week after week. Helen, the club owes you a great deal — thank you.

On the field, our senior sides gave plenty to be excited about. Captains Josh Rosman, Josh O'Keefe, Tom Donnelly, and Steve Davenport each led their teams with dedication throughout a long season — thank you to all four. A mention too for Steve, who contributes well beyond his role as D Grade captain through his ongoing commitment to junior development at this club. It's the kind of quiet, consistent work that makes a real difference.

B Grade fought their way into the finals and represented the club with pride. A Grade went all the way — defeating Coromandel Cricket Club in the Section 1 grand final at Hawthorndene Oval to claim the premiership. In a centenary year, on our home ground, against the club we share a boundary with — it doesn't get much better than that.

Selfishly, I'm really proud and excited to have been a part of premiership success on the field for the first time in my 8 years at the club.

Playing in the Section 1 Premiership was never on my radar — starting at the club in C Grade, after contacting Steve looking for a game, we have come a long way from my backyard cricket days!

Thank you to club coach Matt Potts and Senior Director Jon Ferris, who both give an enormous amount to this club. Their work often goes unnoticed from the outside but is felt by everyone within it.

Off the field, our committee continues to work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our club run as well as it does. The new changeroom facility at Hawthorndene is taking shape. Steel is up and completion is expected late June, meaning we head into 2026/27 with infrastructure that finally matches the ambition of this club. It's been a long time coming.

As the club grows, so does the need for good people around the table. Our committee works incredibly hard to keep everything running, and we'd love to bring new voices in — particularly from our junior community. If you've ever thought about getting involved, now is a great time to put your hand up. To every player, coach, volunteer, sponsor, parent, and committee member — thank you for making the Ramblers what it is. The centenary season has been everything we hoped it would be.

See you out there in 2026/27.

Warm regards, Jarryd

2025/26 Club Report

The 2025–26 cricket season was another successful year for Country Club Cricket Club. Our teams performed exceptionally well in both the T20 competition and Section 3. We reached the semi-finals in both formats, which was a fantastic achievement. Although we were disappointed not to progress further and secure a place in the finals, the team played outstanding cricket throughout the season and very proud of everyone’s efforts.

In Section 3, we finished at the top of the ladder with 71 points, while in the T20 competition we also secured first place on the ladder with 8 points. Finishing at the top in both competitions reflects the hard work, commitment and consistency shown by all players during the season.

Our batting unit performed brilliantly.

1: Inderjeet Bhullar was our leading run-scorer with 447 runs and was deservedly awarded the Best Batsman Trophy in Section 3.

2: Harmeet Singh Maan and Manpreet Mani also had excellent seasons - each scoring 373 runs and making significant contributions to the team’s success.

Our bowlers were equally impressive.

1: Harmeet Singh Maan led the bowling attack with 28 wickets and earned the Best Bowler Trophy in Section 3.

2: Anil Sharma supported strongly with 22 wickets, while Sandeep Huda claimed 14 wickets during the season. Their consistent performances played a key role in many of our victories.

Manpreet Mani was recognised for his outstanding efforts and received the Best Fielding Trophy in Section 3.

A special mention goes to Rajesh Kumar for his outstanding 123 runs off 130 balls, including 10 fours and 6 sixes, in the Section 3 semi-final. Chasing 191 runs, Country Club was struggling at 80/9 when Rajesh and Anil Sharma produced a remarkable 95-run last-wicket partnership. Although we lost the match, their fighting effort, determination and never-give-up attitude were among the highlights of the season and made the entire club proud.

While individual achievements are important, this success would not have been possible without the contribution of every team member. A special thank you goes to

• Ankit Vishnoi

• Abhinav Kumar

• Sandeep Huda

• Noel Gomes

• Sunny Bains

• Sallu Narwal

• Lakhvir Singh

• Jasbir Singh

• Sahil Singh

• Maneet Kumar

For their dedication, commitment and team spirit throughout the season.

Every player in Country Club has played an important role, whether through batting, bowling, fielding, supporting teammates or maintaining a positive team culture. The collective effort of the entire squad helped us finish at the top of the ladder in both competitions and reach the semi-finals in each format.

On behalf of the club, I would like to sincerely thank all players and families for their dedication and support throughout the season. Your commitment has been a major factor in our success, and it is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to building on this year's achievements and hope to see the same enthusiasm, support and involvement from everyone in the 2026–27 season. Together we can continue to grow stronger and aim for even greater success.

Thank you all for a fantastic season and for making Country Club Cricket Club proud.

Regards

Country Club

2025/26 Club Report

Firstly, I just want to say how proud I am to be a part of this great club. Cove is more than just a cricket club — it’s a great group of people who all chip in, support each other, and make the place what it is. It’s something pretty special to be involved in.

I’d like to start by thanking our committee for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes throughout the year. A lot of time and effort gets put in that people probably don’t always see and the club simply wouldn’t run without you all.

A huge thank you also to all of our sponsors for supporting the club this season. Your support means a lot and helps keep the club moving forward both on and off the field.

Special mention to Terry and Faye for the endless hours behind the bar and BBQ. You two are absolute legends and the club appreciates everything you do week in and week out.

Thanks as well to all of our Captains, Junior Coaches, and parents for the time and effort you put into the season. Whether it’s training, scoring, setting up, packing up, or just helping wherever needed — it all makes a massive difference.

What a season it’s been for the club. To have both Senior sides win Premierships is an unbelievable effort and something everyone should be incredibly proud of. The Under 14s also had a fantastic year and were unlucky to miss out in the Semi-Final against Keswick.

Our Under 10s and Under 12s also had terrific seasons and it’s been great to see the improvement, numbers, and enthusiasm from the kids all year.

It was also awesome to see a new group of Cricket Blast kids come out and have a go towards the end of the season. Seeing so many young kids enjoying themselves and getting around the club is a great sign for the future of Cove Cricket Club.

Off the field, we also had some very successful fundraisers during the year, which helped bring everyone together and continue building the club.

Overall, it’s been a fantastic season and one the whole club should be proud of. Thanks to all the players, volunteers, supporters, parents, sponsors, and everyone else who helped make it such a successful year.

Brett Kinnear

President - Cove Cricket Club

2025/26 Club Report

The 2025–26 cricket season was another successful and competitive year, with teams displaying outstanding commitment, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the competition.

A major highlight of the season was the performance of Grand Masters II, who enjoyed an impressive campaign and progressed to the semi-finals. Their consistent performances, teamwork, and resilience throughout the season reflected the hard work of the players.

Individual excellence was also recognised with the presentation of the S6 John Wilks Bowling Trophy. The award was won by Benny Samuelraj of Grand Masters II, who claimed an outstanding 31 wickets during the season. His consistency, accuracy, and match-winning bowling performances made him one of the competition's standout players and a deserving recipient of the trophy.

The club congratulates all players, umpires, association members and supporters for their dedication and contribution throughout the season. Their commitment helped make the 2025–26 season both successful and enjoyable, and we look forward to building on these achievements in the seasons ahead.

Best regards always,

Deepak Kunigiri

Secretary

Grand Masters Cricket club

Season 25/26 for the Happy Valley Cricket Club was seen as a year to grow on and off the field. Having 3 teams in Section 2,4 and 7. With two of these teams making finals and our Section 2 team winning the grand final in a hard fought win. In that team Andrew Twynstra finished third in the Association Medal and James Kuilman winning the Association fielding Medal. In section 4 Ethan Stone won the bowling trophy as well with 25 wickets.

The individual awards winners this year were as follows.

Section 7 Batting award - A McMaster 153 runs @ 15.3 Avg

Section 7 Bowling award - A Lithgow 10 wickets @ 21.8 Avg

Section 7 Fielding award - J Dyer

Section 7 Most valuable player A Lithgow

Section 4 Batting award - J Grocock 200 runs @ 40 Avg

Section 4 Bowling award - E Stone 25 wickets @ 13.56 Avg

Section 4 Fielding award - J Seckerson

Section 4 Most valuable player - E Stone & C Craggs tied

Section 2 Batting award B Kloeden 309 runs @ 38.63 Avg

Section 2 Bowling award K Wood 26 wickets @ 12.22 Avg

Section 2 Fielding award A Twynstra

Section 2 Most Valuable player A Twynstra

Club champion was A Twynstra and best Under 21 J Kuilman

Club records Achieved

2000 runs S Blundell and C Craggs

400 wickets C Craggs, 200 wickets A Twynstra

200 games J Kleemann, 100 Games K Wood and J Kuliman

With more than 50 players registered this year the club is on the up. Volunteer numbers have increased and we are striving to get better each year. With our A grade winning and moving into division one we are excited for this challenge and hope it will make our whole club stronger on the field. Season 26/27 is going to be huge and our club can't wait for the challenges that come our way.

Happy Valley Cricket Club

Brendan Kloeden

Happy Valley Cricket Club

2025/26 Club Report

This season presented a number of challenges for ICC Sharks. Due to player availability and numbers, we made the difficult decision to reduce our senior sides to two teams prior to the commencement of the season. While disappointing at the time, it ultimately allowed us to consolidate our playing group and ensure both sides remained competitive and sustainable throughout the year.

Despite these setbacks, the season produced many positives both on and off the field. A number of younger players and new members stepped into important roles and continued to develop across the season. The club culture remained strong, and the willingness of players to support each other, fill gaps when required, and contribute around the club was extremely encouraging.

Our A Grade side remained competitive throughout the season and showed resilience during difficult periods. There were several standout team performances, and while consistency at times proved challenging, the group continued to work hard and represent the club well, falling just short of making the grand final.

The B Grade side also showed significant improvement and commitment throughout the season. A number of players continued to develop their games, and the side remained competitive in many matches. The willingness of senior players to support developing cricketers was a major positive and reflects the strong commitment and culture the club continues to build.

A major positive for the club was winning the Division 2 T20 Grand Final. This took commitment from all the players and they stepped up when needed. And whilst we didn’t make the regular season GF, this was still a great achievement and something celebrated by the club.

Off the field, the club once again demonstrated its strong sense of community. Volunteers, committee members, sponsors, families, and supporters all played an important role in ensuring the club continued to operate successfully throughout the season. Their contributions are greatly appreciated and never taken for granted.

The season also provided several memorable individual achievements and milestones. We were proud to see Lachy Ferguson recognised with the prestigious Zadow Medal at the ASCA Awards Night, a fantastic recognition of an outstanding season.

Neil Hodgson was also recognised for his efforts, receiving the Association Keeping Trophy for Section 7, while the club was further acknowledged through the Spirit of Cricket Award. These honours reflect positively not only on the individuals involved but also on the standards and culture of the club as a whole.

While there were challenges throughout the year, the season reinforced the resilience of the playing group and the strength of the club community.

We believe the club has a strong foundation moving forward. The continued development of younger players, the commitment shown by senior members, and the support of everyone involved with the club provide confidence that the club is moving in a positive direction.

We look forward to building on this year and continuing to strengthen the club both on and off the field heading into next season.

Regards,

ICC Sharks Secretary

2025/26 Club Report

Kenilworth Cricket Club enjoyed a highly successful season across both Division 5 and Division 6, highlighted by strong performances, resilience, and excellent team spirit.

The Division 5 side maintained a consistent and competitive presence throughout the season, finishing in a strong position on the ladder. The team demonstrated depth and determination, with several players stepping up in key moments. Their disciplined bowling and reliable batting ensured regular victories, ultimately earning a place in the finals. Although their campaign ended with a hard-fought loss in the semi-final, the team can take great pride in their efforts and the foundation built for future success.

Meanwhile, the Division 6 team achieved outstanding success, culminating in a well-deserved premiership victory. Their season was defined by momentum, teamwork, and composure under pressure. Consistent contributions across the lineup, combined with excellent leadership, saw them perform when it mattered most. The grand final win was a testament to their dedication and collective belief.

Overall, the season was a positive one for Kenilworth Cricket Club, with both teams showcasing growth, commitment, and a bright future ahead.

Thanks and Kind regards

Prabhat

2025/26 Club Report

This year Keswick fielded three senior sides and twelve junior sides, which is a tremendous achievement for the club.

All senior sides competed in finals, marking a significant turnaround after last season when none qualified. The A Grade looked set to finish on top for most of the year until a devastating final game loss from a seemingly unlosable position saw us surrender top spot to the eventual premiers. This left us finishing third and facing the difficult task of playing two away finals against very strong opposition—ultimately proving too difficult, with the side exiting in the semi-final.

Our B Grade, after finishing last the previous year, exceeded expectations to finish a clear fourth, also bowing out in the semi-final. The C Grade, finishing second, shared the same fate with a narrow semi-final loss.

All three captains led exceptionally well, and I thank them for their efforts. Russell Curyer brought spirit and heart to the A Grade. Jay Burton, as a very young captain, had a breakout year both as a player and leader, successfully bringing together a youthful side with experienced players to reach fourth place.

The C Grade also combined youth and experience effectively, remaining competitive throughout the season before their narrow semi-final loss led by Wade Matthews.

A major highlight of the season was the T20 side, led by first-year captain Harsh Joshi, winning our third Division 1 premiership. This achievement is even more remarkable considering we were promoted from Division 2 last year. The team defeated Coro Ramblers, who were chasing their third consecutive T20 premiership, in a memorable Grand Final win.

Ross Ormsby once again led the junior program brilliantly. Fielding 12 junior sides is a significant accomplishment, and the continued growth of the Master Blasters program is a testament to his efforts. The juniors won three of the four premierships on offer, with the fourth resulting in a Grand Final loss—an outstanding result. Well done, Ross.

Overall, we secured four premierships from the eight sides eligible and had all teams make finals—an exceptional year that we should not take for granted. The challenge now is to build on this success and aim even higher next season.

Paull Bradbrook has indicated that, after nearly 20 years of attending association meetings, he will be stepping down. Thank you for your dedication and for representing the club so well. Paull was a deserved winner of the club person of the year.

A few great highlights were Sahil Singh winning the JJ Hep, the A Grade bowling and the Barry Kearsley A Grade player of the year as well as the T20 batting.

Jay Burton won under 21 player of the year, while Russell Curyer won the John Robinson A grade batting trophy with 561 runs, including 137* but not the Division 1 batting trophy which was won by teammate Daljeet Singh with 558 runs. Russell Curyer also won jointly fielder of the year with Jay Burton and Shiv Bisht and the T20 bowling and T20 player of the year.

Jay Burton had a break out year making a score of 213 against Afghans to win the B grade batting with 488 runs. Iqrar Momand won the bowling with 21 wickets including 5 wickets in the semi final.

The C grade batting was won by Wade Matthews with 304 runs including 114* while Shaun Hansen won the bowling with 17 wickets.

Milestones achieved throughout the year were Jay Burton 1000 runs, Mick Bradbrook 2000 runs, Daljeet Singh 3000 runs, Steve McRae 4000 runs and Russell Curyer 7000 runs.

Michael Bradbrook took his 300^th wicket including 6/65 and Daniel Pedler his 100^th wicket which also included 5/22.

Harsh Joshi in division 1 took 5/11 and 5/47 both against Coromandel.

There were 3 milestone games in the same round. Greg Morris played his 300^th game as did Ross Ormsby and Brad Williamson played his 400^th game. In the same game Brad Williamson brought up his fourth century for the club 114* and Ross Ormsby took 5/27.

A special thanks to our sponsors. High Voltage Contracting, Structurally Sound Engineering, Ray White Henley, Oyster Bar, The Morphett Arms, Secura Fence and Fabrication, Desyn Home Pools, RDM and Base Civil Construction.

In summary, this has been a fantastic year with huge success and one to build on for the upcoming season.

Here’s to next season.

Thanks,

Bradley Williamson

Keswick Secretary

2025/26 Club Report

Mitchell Park had 4 senior sides competing in the Adelaide and Suburban Cricket Association for the 2025-26 season, in Sections 1, 4, 6 and 9. In addition we had 2 sides in the T20 competition, plus a combined under 17s side with Marion Cricket Club in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association.

A Grade was captained by Josh May and he had a challenging season with the step up to Section 1. They finished in 8th position with 2 wins and several other competitive results. There were great benefits for the youthful squad playing against sides with several years of Section 1 experience, which offers hope for future seasons. Josh May was a clear standout with the bat, finishing high in the league standings with 555 runs @ 46.25, 5 fifties and a top score of 92 not out. The bowling success was evenly shared, 5 players taking at least 10 wickets with Matthew Aylmore leading the way (13 wickets @ 25.54).

B Grade saw 35 players making at least one appearance. With Nick Szepessy as captain, they got 4 wins and finished the season in 6th. Performances improved throughout the season, and with a few young players contributing the future is bright. Anthony Farrugia just won the batting title, with 266 runs @ 33.25 with 2 fifties. Paul O’Loughlin closely followed with 265 runs @ 29.44 with 2 fifties.

Many players had a role at the bowling crease, 5 of them with at least 10 wickets. Brad Richardson had the most with 14 wickets at 10.86.

C Grade captaincy was shared between PJ Scott and Todd May. With a very even season in the division they just missed out on finals in 7th with 5 wins. Batting was a strength with 5 players scoring over 160 runs for the season. Robert Quintel was the top scorer with 227 runs @ 22.7 and 1 fifty, closely followed by Vikum Chamara with 198 runs @ 24.75. 7 other fifties were scored through the season showing the spread of runs. Kyle Hanegraaf was a standout with the ball, backing up his 179 runs with 2 fifties by taking 20 wickets @ 15.8, best bowling 6/28 against Adelaide United.

D Grade was led by Alan Prakkatt, finishing 2nd after the minor round with 9 wins. They lost a tough semi against Adelaide Lutheran despite a very strong bowling effort defending a smaller total. Raman Singh dominated the batting charts, scoring 482 runs for the season at 53.56, with 2 fifties and 2 centuries (150 vs Morphettville Park, 111 vs Sheidow Park). A strong bowling squad saw 6 players take at least 11 wickets, Arun James the leader with 15 wickets @ 14.2. Francis Ciju just behind with 14 @ 9.79. With another season together they can hopefully challenge for the flag again.

The A Grade T20 side lost a close semi-final to ICC Sharks after winning 3 of their minor round games. Many players rotated through due to availability. There were 5 batters who scored at least 50 runs and 3 bowlers taking at least 5 wickets.

The B Grade T20 side missed out on finals with one win, but had 2 standout batters with Anthony Farrugia scoring 112 @ 37.33 with one fifty (68 vs South Road), Paul O’Loughlin scoring 107 @ 53.5 with one fifty (76 vs Morphett Vale). A high bowling rotation saw 14 players take wickets across the 5 games.

Mitchell Park had 6-8 players make appearances for the combined side with Marion in the junior turf competition. The combined side had 1 win in a tough division, but the spirit was maintained for every game and there is great potential in some of the young players. We hope to retain them as some transition into full time senior cricket.

At the MPCC end of season awards night, Josh May won the Allan Sutherland trophy for player of the year and the Darryl Reynolds allrounder trophy; Anthony Farrugia won the T20 player of the year; Raman Singh won the Max Thomas wicket keeper of the year; Nick Kleinig won the U/21 cricketer of the year; Andrew Basedow and Seb O’Loughlin tied for the Mark Sansome fielding trophy, and Anthony Farrugia won the Berky Round best player of the round.

As always, the club can’t run without great support off the field and a hard-working committee. Club president PJ Scott, secretary Robert Pearce, treasurers Todd May and Brad Richardson as the executive, with a strong committee behind them did a fantastic job with getting all teams on the park, fundraising and social events throughout the season. We wish for continued success as we move into the 2026/27 season.

2025/26 Club Report

Morphett Vale Cricket Club had a successful 2025/26 season with Section 8 just missing out on finals due to a record score in the final game, Division 3 T20 Premiers and finally, Section 4 Minor Premiers and Premiers overall.

In season 2025/26, Morphett Vale entered 2 sides competing in sections 4 and 8. Thankfully the days of struggling to fill the 2^nd side were gone as we, again, had a steady influx of new and returning players. Our section 8 side fought all season in a 5-team battle for the final 4 positions with the 3^rd-5^th positions coming down to the final minor round game requiring results to go the right way as we failed to win. Unfortunately, a record partnership and win was achieved in another game, therefore our spot in the semi finals was taken and season was over. The A grade side, however, were dominant all season only losing 1 match on their way to a minor premiership which included an outright win on day 1. Some superb all-round semi final performances from Jay, Ash, and Roban ensured a home grand final was earned, where Zac, Orlando and Jay got us to a good score to defend of 195 before Jack rolled through to collect 4/22 from his 15 overs leading the club to back to back premierships for the first time in decades.

It was amazing to see the rapid improvement in some younger players such as Orlando and Hudson. It was great recognition for Hudson to be selected in the association under 21 squad. Hopefully the young lads can have a long and successful future at the club with many A grade games and premierships to come.

Morphett Vale also wish to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the volunteers from the Friday Crew who regularly tend to the cricket nets, mark out the lines and maintain the ground ready for home matches at Morphett Vale Oval. The club wouldn’t be able to run on game day without the efforts of the Crew.

Morphett Vale are looking forward to a promising 2026/27 season with an eye on growing in numbers and continued success.

2025-26: CLUB REPORT

One measure of club success can be player numbers: six senior teams, four under-10, two under-12, one under-14, one under-16 and an under-18 girls’ side that had the privilege of playing the metropolitan grand final on Adelaide Oval. No senior premierships, but three losing semi-finalists: B, D and F-grades. The A-grades return to Section One saw them finish 7th; the Cs were fifth on percentage and the E-grade seventh. 91 players represented the six grades with some promising juniors included in the 22 senior debutants. Player unavailability caused much movement between grades. Whilst we received several forfeits/byes, we never forfeited a match. The mid-season upgrade of Springbank High School’s pitch has made it a quality playing ground. This season began with Mike Warland’s 205 surpassing Anthony Slade’s 1990-91 club individual highest score by four runs. Rhys Rickards became our 1000^th ASCA player. New features include playing shirts displaying the player’s name and a chosen number, also their club cap being embroidered with their club player number. 3½ days were lost to rain or heat, which turned the season into 13-games 8 of which were one-day games. The running of the bar created a workload demand; however, it was somewhat easier due to last season’s experience. Matt Tansell coordinated training.

Returning to Section One for the first time since the 7+7 format was introduced a decade ago, the A-grade found it a year of challenge and adjustment. Regularly having players unavailable did not help, evidenced by fielding seven A-grade debutants. This season’s experience should bear fruit next season. Apart from sharing the batting trophy with Matt Taylor in 2022-23 captain Dan Voyzey has won the last six trophies, this season scoring 358 runs that included two fifties and the highest score of 86. Dan also took 12 catches. Allrounder Mat Wolfenden increased his batting status with promotion to opening for one-day matches, scoring 168 runs. Max Amos-Treloar made 163 runs before a holiday mishap ruled him out after Christmas. Quality fielder Michael Smith scored 161 runs, while wicket-keeper/opener Don Caruso made 148 plus 8 catches. Looming allrounder Curtis Groves made 120 runs, with support came from Scott Paterson 106 reliable trier Alan Elbourn 105 as well as Xander Allison and Angus Tayleur. The best partnership was 61 by Caruso and Voyzey for the first wicket.

With 20 wickets including the best haul of 4/21 dependable opening bowler Mat Wolfenden won his second bowling trophy. Two honest performers had useful seasons: Curtis Groves 13 wickets with a best of 4/28 and Alan Elbourn 11 wickets. Spinner Jordan Ritter took nine wickets and pace bowler Kyle Mitchell 8 plus five catches.

After an ordinary 2024-25 and a poor start to 2025-26, the Bs second half of this season saw them placed third. A semi-final loss to the eventual premier dropped them to fourth. An improved batting performance was led by top-order batter Mark Voyzey with 315 runs including two fifties to win his first B-grade batting trophy after 2C and 1D. Captain Wes Trebilcock played a steady hand with 279 while three-time winner Kev Brokensha made 246 runs that included three fifties. Reborn as a top-order bat, Bharat Roocke accumulated 164 including the season high of 78 with Daniel Florance scoring 118. Support came from Kane Landorf 99, Luke Debrowski 80 and Jordan Porter 76. Voyzey and Trebilcock shared the best partnership of 97 for the first wicket, while Brokensha and Ratcliff’s undefeated ninth 9^th wicket partnership of 60 from 8/68 won the match against Grand Masters.

Again, opening bowler Dean Ratcliff led the bowling taking 18 wickets that included the seasons’ best of 4/17. Matt Tansell with a wicket in all but one of his nine games, took 14 while reliable Bharat Roocke got 12. Wes Trebilcock and Kev Brokensha both claimed nine with assistance coming from Luke Debrowski, Nabin Pradhan, Jordan Porter and the promising Thomas Grantham. While Wes and Bharat both took 8 catches, Kev won the B-grade and also tied for the Association fielding trophy.

Despite finishing bottom last season our C-grade remained in Section 6 and won seven games to miss the finals by 0.03% (2 wickets). 35 players were used with only captain Ben Webb playing every game. From half a season, predominantly as an opener, Jordan Porter won the batting trophy with 198 runs that included a high of 90* with Abhi Joshi’s 180 coming second. Caleb Rybalka totalled 150 runs with 6 catches. Chris Lange 147, Billy Rowswell 134 plus ten catches and wicket-keeper Daniel Monro made 113 forceful runs. Support came from Jacob Fishwick, Jess Keon, Surinder Singh and James Limberis. Rybalka and Jordan Porter shared the best partnership of 136 for the third wicket.

Talented spinner Ben Webb’s 23 wickets again won the C-grade bowling trophy as well as collecting the club bowling award. Ben had a best haul of 5/10 and also took seven catches. Jordan Porter backed up with the ball taking 14 wickets including a five-wicket bag, while Jacob Fishwick snared 9. Part-season players providing useful support were, Alex McGuinness who recorded the club’s best figures of 5/7, along with Kane Landorf and Anosh Vakeel who both had a 5-wicket innings.

Due to weather and sides forfeiting, our veteran D-grade side only played ten minor round games, winning half. They made the finals only to lose by four-wickets to the eventual premier. Chris Spehr’s 474 runs at 67 contained the sides five half-centuries, with a high of 83. Chris also won ASCA’s Section 7 batting trophy. Chris now has seven D-grade batting trophies (next best is 2). 304 runs away was middle-order batsman Vijay Singh with 153 runs. Support came from Andrew Jones 96, captain Prashant Sharma 81 and wicketkeeper Ben Porter, who led the catching with nine. Luke Dubois with 8 catches won the fielding trophy. Spehr and Vijay shared the best partnership of 98 for the fourth wicket.

The bowling ended up in a 15-wicket tie with Spehr having the better average ahead of Deepak Sharma. Spehr’s best of 4/18 just beat Sharma’s 4/21. Close behind were spinner Jason Crisp with 13 wickets, Jagjit Ghotra taking 12 plus 7 catches and Prashant Sharma with 10.

As they did last season, the E-grade won only three games ending the season with world-wide notoriety when Coromandel scored 0/509 of 40 overs against them. The club’s previous highest conceded score was 4/473 by our C-grade in 2022-23 against Southern Warriors. Jesse Pannenburg who regularly made a score won the batting trophy with 322 runs that included the side’s highest score of 112 not out. Good contributions came from Rithic Pariyarth 180 runs, Dave Shane 168 and captain Jay Watkins 163. Allrounders Rhys Orders 139 runs and Kalani Wiraga 108 added stability. Liam Tucker and Sasha Mykolajenko added 98 and 96 respectively. In a guest appearance Jordan Ritter made an undefeated 100 sharing the best partnership of 92 with Sam Stone. As well as winning the club award Darcy Lane tied for ASCA’s Section 8 fielding trophy.

The versatile and experienced Dave Shane won the bowling trophy with 14 wickets including a best of 4/18. Jay Watkins took 11 and Darcy Lane 10. Support came from Rhys Orders and Rithic Pariyarth who both took 9 plus Kalani Wiraga and Jesse Pannenburg.

A triumvirate of Mitchell Warland, Chris and Jordy von der Borch, led our F-grade through a good season that ended in a semi-final loss to the eventual premier. The experience gained by young players, some playing with their fathers, gives great promise for our future. Opener Mike Warland improved on last season accumulating 487 runs that included the new club high of 205 to win the club and Section 9 batting trophies. Remarkably Mike’s aggregate was similar to the other F-grade winners: (493 Tunney, 490 Woodward). Fellow opener Jordan von der Borch had a solid season scoring 232 runs. Chris von der Borch played some useful innings to accumulate 174 with good contributions coming from Hamish Laidlaw 147 wicket-keeper Stef Daskalos 124 and Mark Simons. Graham Lamacraft’s contributions on field were doubled through him supplying afternoon tea and drinks. It should be noted that Mark Simons now shares two large opening partnership records: D and F-grade. He was at the other end this season when Warland scored 205 in a first wicket partnership of 234 (new F-grade record and equal fifth best in club history). Mark was also involved in a D-grade opening partnership with Lyndsay Perry, (whom we lost during the season with his wake being held at the club,) when they had a partnership of 300 in 2006-07. Mark also shares the club’s best second-wicket partnership of 229 with Billy Rowswell. The second, equal fifth and seventh best partnerships in our history!

Jordan von der Borch’s mediums snared 12 wickets which included a best of 5/17 to narrowly defeat quick bowler Mitchell Warland’s 10. Mike Warland gathered nine including a bag of 5/21. Assistance came from Anne Dubois, Antony Coffee-Greany, Chris von der Borch and Hamish Laidlaw.

Selecting players from several of our sides, Morphettville Park again competed in Division 2 of ASCA’s T20 competition, winning two of four matches to finish seventh on a composite ladder of ten. Best batsmen were Michael Smith with 74 runs, Kane Landorf 51 and Wes Trebilcock 43. The bowling was shared between many players with Jay Watkins, captain Mat Wolfenden and Curtis Groves all taking two wickets. Michael Smith was our T20 Player of the Season.

MILESTONES

5000 runs: Kevin Brokensha, Daniel Munro, Mark Voyzey

1000 runs: Jordan Porter 100 wickets: Dan Voyzey

300 Games Scott Paterson 100 games: Jordan Porter

250 catches: Chris Spehr 150 catches: Bharat Roocke

100 catches: Kev Brokensha 50 catches: Steve Baulderstone, Don Caruso

PLAYER AWARDS

A: Mat Wolfenden B: Wes Trebilcock C: Jordan Porter D: Chris Spehr. E: Jesse Pannenburg

F: Mike Warland.

Tim Clark: Wicket Keeping Trophy: Steph Daskalos

Graham Tuohy: Cricketer of the Year: Mike Warland

Geoff George: Club Person of the Year: Mark Voyzey

Mark was awarded the electorate of Boothby Volunteer of the Year award.

Jim Coulls was elevated to Hall of Fame status for his service on and off the field from 1941 to the1970s.

Fewer social functions were held this season. The regular early season quiz night was a success with some players surprising with their general knowledge. Luke Debrowski coordinated the Sunday T20 match between Morphettville Park and Belair Old Boys that was played in very thirsty conditions. Several sons enjoyed playing with their parents. A useful sum was raised to assist breast cancer research. Luke also coordinated the club’s sponsorship work.

117 junior players formed nine cricket teams for Morphettville Park which included a number of players’ children who all enjoyed the competition and fellowship, with improvement of all obvious by season’s end. The Under-18 girls, led by Molly Willoughby had a very successful season finishing second. Our under-10 numbers increased to four sides. Benny Samulraj, Nick Wiese, Ashley Jenner and Mark Voyzey were the coaches. Those players particularly enjoyed the rivalry of “intra-club” rounds. Dean Ratcliff and Junior Coordinator Mark Voyzey coached the under-12s with Jacob Fishwick managing the Under-14s. The Under-16s managed by Chris Spehr with Chris von der Borch assisting during Chris’s absence, made the semi-finals. The Roo Squad continued playing another season of enjoyable games of cricket.

Increased numbers meant increased committee work. A new President and Secretary were elected: Caleb Rybalka and Wes Trebilcock, with Dean Ratcliff continuing as Treasurer. The load was shared among fellow committee members. The management of the bar was smoother after last season’s learning experience. Drink prices were moderately priced and a profit made. Meals were organised on a selection night and end of match basis. SMS, social media and on-line scoring of some matches conveyed match scores. Facebook presented club news; good, bad and slanderous. Financial help came from our sponsors: Commercial Finance Australia; Cowan Restoration Services; Bayside Bakery; Southern Cross Meats/Graze and Gather; Flash Security Doors and Screens; Newmarket Ingredients; Geoff George - VIP Lawns and Gardens; Marion Holiday Park; Direct Couriers; IGA Glenelg East; Bay Hotel/Motel; Fotobase; Glow Heating and Cooling; Pizza Hero; plus, the Roo Squad.

Once again Graham Lamacraft’s Bayside Bakery produced Association-best afternoon teas.

Sheila Paterson ensured afternoon tea was prepared and well presented for the A-grade, while the B-grade are congratulated for not cremating the hot food.

Morphettville Park is a well-run club. A leader in ASCA: the only club to field six sides! Some of our lower sides play against A, B or C grade sides, or in grades other clubs’ teams would deem too high. This may not produce premierships for us, but it does produce better cricketers. Our challenge is to convert this experience into all sides playing in finals. Last season’s A-grade success was our first since the C-grade in 2012-13. One success in 13 seasons from 65 sides is below par. Juniors filtering through the grades will increase our strength and durability in future years. If we sustain the strong work done by our committee, keep fostering our junior sector, maintain the camaraderie of the club and join that with a desire by our cricketers to succeed, our future should be very positive. It may even involve an electronic scoreboard.

2025/26 Club Report

First of all I would like to thank the committee, our coaches, and our volunteers for their tireless work. To our players - thank you for representing the Seagulls with pride.

I must also extend a massive thank you to our sponsors. Your continued financial and community support is the backbone of our club; without it, we simply could not provide the platform for our members to play the game they love.

While reaching the A Grade semi-finals was a significant milestone, the club recognizes that further investment is required to help our top squad take the next step. However, providing better facilities and equipment doesn't just benefit the A Grade; it raises the standard for the entire club, ensuring every player at North Haven has the best opportunity to develop.

The future of North Haven Cricket Club looks incredibly bright.

A-Grade (Section 1):

Following last year’s efforts to consolidate our position in Section 1, the A-Grade took a major leap forward by finishing 4th with 6 wins and 7 losses, securing a hard-earned semi-final berth. While losing the semi-final was disappointing, the season proved we belong in Section 1 and are ready to compete with the top teams for years to come.

B Grade (Section 4):

The B Grade finished the season in 7th place with 4 wins and 9 losses. The summer began with great promise as the team secured three consecutive wins, showing the potential and competitive spirit of this squad.

C Grade (Section 6):

The C Grade adapted to Section 6 seamlessly after promotion, finishing top of the ladder with 9 wins and 4 losses and marking a fourth consecutive finals appearance. While the semi-final loss was disappointing, the performance of the squad across the entire year is something to be proud of.

D Grade (Section 9):

The D Grade finished 6th with 3 wins and 9 losses. The season was highlighted by a spectacular reverse outright win against South Road II, which demonstrated the incredible "never say die" attitude of the squad.

New Life Members:

· Life Member #55: Bradley Brame

Life Member #56: Des Beaty

Games Milestones:

450 Games: Ryan Egan
250 Games: Jay Oxlade & Geoffrey Lawson
100 Games: Steven Burns
50 Games: Mark Cappelluti, Tyler Cappelluti, Jack Bastian, & Zander Coppins

Runs Milestones:

8500 Runs: Jay Oxlade
8000 Runs: Geoffrey Lawson
4000 Runs: Aiden Hinsley
3500 Runs: Adam Lawrence
2500 Runs: Damien Lennard, Greg Cappelluti, & Scott Mitchell

Wicket Milestones:

200 Wickets: Steven Burns
150 Wickets: Adam Hocking
100 Wickets: Jake Finch

2025/26 Club Report

A mixed season for the Phantoms. Working hard on recruiting players in the off-season, we re-entered a second IX into the competition for 2025/26. Unfortunately, things didn’t quite work out as hoped, with too many players not available each week, making putting a team together difficult in some of the early rounds.

Western Youth were in a similar predicament, so after some discussions between clubs, and a request to the association, our 2 teams in section 7 merged to play out the rest of the season as the Phantoms B grade. Whilst this arrangement ruffled a few feathers at some other clubs, the important thing for both of our clubs was that 11 guys were out playing cricket every Saturday for the rest of the season. Even better, the merged team ended up being reasonably successful, getting quite a few wins together. But the best outcome, whilst we may be on opposition teams again next season, each side gained respect and admiration for each other, and new some friendships. A big thanks from the Phantoms to Lee Fuller and the boys at Western Youth!

As for the A grade, newly promoted to section 2, had a great start to the season with 4 wins from the first 5 games. But unfortunately, the team seemed to lose its way a third of the way into the season, with wins becoming hard to find. Was it due to injuries? Our home ground being unavailable for several weeks due to a burst water pipe? Player form? All of the above? Sadly, a season which promised so much ended up being a lost opportunity for the team. The positives though were, that whilst there were losses, 2 of the final 3 games for the season were hard fought and only lost in the final overs. A positive to take as we look forward to next season.

With 4 games remaining, Simon Kreig, our captain for the last 5 seasons, announced his decision to step down from the A grade captaincy. When we say announced, he told everyone he could. Opposition teams, spectators, people on the bus. Everyone! Whilst to some at the Phantom this was not unexpected, it still came as a surprise to many. Simon grew each season in the role, culminating in leading the club to the section 3 premiership in 2024/25. His stepping down will leave a void that will be hard to fill. The club and committee thanks Simon for his efforts across the seasons as our on-field leader and hope he enjoys being ‘just another player’ again.

Thanks to the ASCA committee and executive for their hard work and support to clubs, without which we wouldn’t have games to play. Thanks Phil and team.

Thanks, Matt

2025/26 Club Report

A Grade (Section 2)

After coming down from section 1, Taylan Ryan took charge of the team for the first time. The boys really enjoyed the change to 60 over cricket and managed to win the majority of their games to finish the minor round in second spot.

After a comprehensive semi-final win, the boys came up against Happy Valley in the GF. Happy Valley had been the best team all year and outplayed us on GF weekend to win a low scoring game by 3 wickets.

With further improvement in our youth, the club expects the boys to be very competitive again next season and push for a return to section 1.

After returning from a serious elbow injury, Ross Moore had a stellar year with the bat compiling 534 runs. He was well supported by Jack Bonutto with 405 runs.

Leg Spinner Justin Skinner also made a welcome return, bamboozling batters all year to finish with 37 wickets. Saket Singh, who won our player of the finals, had another strong year with the new ball to finish with 23 valuable wickets.

B Grade (Section 7)

Rob Wilde put his hand up to lead the B grade after section 9 premiership success the previous year.

The boys had a strong year finishing top at the end of the minor round.

After a tough semi-final, the boys put in a super GF performance to defeat Happy Valley by 123 runs.

Best with the bat for the year was Rob Wilde with 319 runs, followed by Neil Tredwell with 261.

Best with the ball was also Rob Wilde with 22 wickets, well supported by Luke Ayling with 16.

Sponsors

We are very appreciative to have had the support of these sponsors throughout the year: Tredwell Management, Netbuilt, Richardson Facilities Maintenance, Bray St Coffee Roasters & The Hwy Hotel.

We wish everyone the best of luck for the upcoming season!

2025/26 Club Report

The 25/26 season saw us field 4 senior sides. Unfortunately our Section 9 team was forced to withdraw due to lack of numbers. We also experienced the loss of some 28 players that participated in the previous season.

As the club looks ahead to 2026/27, we look at this stage to only be in a position to field 2 teams; a similar look Sec 1 team and a second team comprising of Sec 6 and 9 players. We are financially in a good position however on field looks quite un-well.

Regards

Luke Munro

PNCC Secretary

2025/26 Club Report

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank our players, coaches, volunteers, committee members, sponsors, and supporters for their commitment and contribution throughout the season. Community sporting clubs rely heavily on the dedication of volunteers, and the continued success of our club is only possible because of the time and effort so many people generously give.

From an on-field perspective, the season produced many positive outcomes across both our senior and junior programs. Our senior teams competed for the best part of the season with their backs against the wall, although the results didn’t reflect our competitive efforts all the players represented the club with great pride, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Thank you to our club Captains A Grade Blake Harding, B Grade Josh Osman, C Grade Greg Chaplin & Ross Catanzariti and D Grade Daniel Jacquier and Adam Rusk. Your commitment and time put in is what keeps our club thriving both on and off field.

Our junior program continues to be a very important part of the club and remains the foundation for our future. It has been encouraging to see strong participation and the development of young players coming through the ranks. This season alone we had 10 junior players have active roles within our senior teams. To all the players that represented in the association carnivals, well done! To our U16 boys team, congratulations for making the T20 Grand final, an amazing achievement for what is a first year team. I would like to thank our junior coordinator, coaches, team managers, and parents who dedicate so much time to supporting our junior cricketers each week.

We also celebrated a number of major achievements and milestones throughout the season, as a club we pride ourselves on celebrating our members. Troy Mitchell became the second Bull to play 250 games. Both Ross Catanzariti and Adam Rusk played their 200^th. Blake Harding was on another level this season Scoring 523 runs with 1x100 passing 5k runs for the club and taking 38 wickets with 4 x 5 fas. He was also chosen as the association Captain. Blake is stepping down from his Position as A Grade captain. Thankyou for your outstanding efforts as a Club leader, Standards leader and most importantly being a great human. Rob Carson congratulations on you taking a 5fa as well.

Off the field, I would like to recognise the tremendous work of our committee and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the club runs smoothly. From the day I was appointed President the support from the committee has been amazing. To see people put other people first to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable environment is first class. From organising the Bar/Canteen to maintaining facilities and coordinating club events, their contribution is invaluable.

I would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors and supporters. Their ongoing support plays an important role in helping the club provide opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game of cricket.

Looking ahead to next season, our focus remains on continuing to grow participation, supporting the development of our junior players, strengthening our senior teams, and maintaining the strong and inclusive club culture that we are proud of.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone involved with the Sheidow Park Cricket Club for their continued support and commitment throughout the season.

I look forward to the year ahead and everything that comes with being a Bull!

Thank you.

Arren Harvey

President, Sheidow Park Cricket Club

2025/26 Club Report

SPCC had registered 2 teams to play for the ASCA season 25-26. This is mainly due to the addition of players from another club and increased interest by a few players who have approached to play for the club through social media and other platforms. This is the first time that SPCC has registered two teams since 2007/8, which symbolizes that the club is growing. We had one team play in section 5 (SPCC1) and another team play in section 8 (SPCC 2). It was a very successful year for both teams.

SPCC 1 managed to reach the grand final and were able to win the same by defeating Kenilworth Cricket Club. The match was played in very good spirits and congratulations to Kenilworth Cricket Club on having a very successful season. The highlight of the match was led by our Vice Captain Arslan Mustafa who ended with figures of 5 for 15 to dismiss Kenilworth for 170 runs. There were equal contributions from our batters to surpass the score of 170 and eventually become the winners for section 5.

SPCC 2 had a very successful season as well, keeping in mind that most of the players were new to playing cricket in Australia and had very limited exposure to playing cricket here in the country. We managed to finish at the top of the ladder, which was a significant achievement. We however lost to a well-deserving Coromandel Cricket Club in the semi-final. Players of SPCC 2 managed to take both the association batting trophy with Balraj Kapoor finishing as the highest run getter with 739 runs including 5 centuries and captain Vinod Vaithiyanathan leading from the front with 26 wickets.

We also managed to have the annual presentation ceremony attended by players and families of both teams. The winners for each of the awards are below:

SPCC 1

Champion Player - Wajahat Saeed

Robert Fergusson Batting Trophy - Wajahat Saeed

Paul Askew Bowling Trophy - Arslan Mustafa

Fielding Award - Danish Rasheed

Captain’s Choice award - Raydon D’Souza

SPCC 2

Champion Player - Vinod Vaithiyanathan

Robert Fergusson Batting Trophy - Balraj Kapoor

Paul Askew Bowling Trophy - Vinod Vaithiyanathan

Fielding Award - Esso Brkic

Captain’s Choice award - Loganathan Arumugam

Kevin Spencer Team Man award - Vinod Vaithiyanathan/Ashwin Srikanth

In addition to the above, awards were given to players who have scored centuries, taken 5 wickets and players have also been presented with Man of the Match awards for every game throughout the season.

With the 25-26 season done, we now look forward to growing the team with new players and continuing to play with 2 teams for the upcoming season. We are excited about what the future holds for the club and are looking forward to the challenges in the upcoming season with continued support from the players, committee members and the association.

2025/26 Club Report

Season Overview

While it was a tough break for both grades missing finals—with the A Grade missing out in agonizing fashion purely on Net Run Rate (NRR)—the season was packed with strong individual achievements and relentless fight across both sides.

Season Recap: Facing the Challenges Head-On

The 2025–26 season was a true test of grit and determination for South Road Cricket Club. Despite facing tough periods, personnel shifts, and tight turnarounds, both the A and B Grade sides proved they belonged in the conversation with the top teams in their respective divisions.

A Grade: Heartbreak on the Margins

The Challenge: Standing up to the competition's heaviest hitters week in, week out.
The Fight: The A Grade pushed every top-tier opponent to the limits, producing crucial wins and thrilling finishes throughout the summer.
The Result: They came agonizingly close to a postseason campaign, missing out on finals cricket purely on Net Run Rate (NRR). Showing that kind of competitive edge against the top four proves the squad has the talent to go toe-to-toe with anyone in the grade.

B Grade: Resilience & Growth

The Challenge: Weathering roster changes, tough matchups, and high-pressure moments.
The Fight: While they ultimately missed out on a finals spot, the B Grade never backed down. They constantly challenged the top sides, turning in game-changing individual performances—from match-winning spell bowling to disciplined runs under pressure.
The Result: The squad set a strong standard of competitiveness and proved that on their day, they could stretch and break even the benchmark teams of the grade.

The Takeaway: Missing finals is always a tough pill to swallow, especially by margins as thin as run rate. However, both teams demonstrated that South Road isn't just taking part—they are a threat to every top side in the competition, building a fantastic foundation for the next campaign.

Major Club Award Winners

Bert and Hilda Crowhurst Award (Best Club Person): Sourav Nehra
Des Partington Award (Best Team Person): Anmol Batish
President’s Trophy: Sanil Bawanka
Jeff Nicholson Volunteers Award: John Zadow
Most Improved Trophy: Khush Thakker
Frank Gray Memorial Trophy (Most Effective Player):
1. Anmol Batish – 511 Points
2. Peter Matherson – 484 Points
3. Sourav Nehra – 479 Points

Perpetual Club Trophy Winners

Brian Maetze Batting Trophy: Anmol Batish (446 Runs)
Perpetual Club Bowling Trophy: Pete Matherson (28 Wickets)
Perpetual Club Fielding Trophy: Nishit Bhalani (10 Votes)
Robert Durham Wicketkeeping Trophy: Naman Pandya (40 Votes)

A Grade Recap

The A Grade had an outstanding run on paper, fighting down to the wire and only missing out on finals cricket by the fine margin of NRR.

Champion Player: Anmol Batish (511 pts)
Batting Trophy: Anmol Batish (446 runs)
- Runners-up: Rauf Choudhry (299 runs), Sanil Bawanka (252 runs)
Bowling Trophy: Sourav Nehra (19 wickets)
- Runners-up: Nishit Bhalani (15 wickets), Sanil Bawanka (13 wickets)
Fielding Trophy: Sourav Nehra (6 votes)
- Runners-up: Anmol Batish (5 votes), Nishit Bhalani (4 votes)
Keeping Trophy: Afran Chowdhury (21 votes)
- Runners-up: Rauf Choudhary (11 votes), Adrian Woolman (10 votes)

B Grade Recap

Although the B Grade fell short of finals action, several players had breakout campaigns with both bat and ball.

Champion Player: Naman Pandya (392 pts)
Batting Trophy: Khush Thakker (204 runs)
- Runners-up: Naman Pandya (152 runs), Quasim Javed (96 runs)
Bowling Trophy: Pete Matheson (16 wickets)
- Runners-up: Lovepreet Singh (12 wickets), Naman Pandya (12 wickets)
Fielding Trophy: Nishit Bhalani & Khush Thakker (6 votes each)
- Runner-up: Hayden (5 votes)
Keeping Trophy: Naman Pandya (40 votes)
- Runners-up: Richardson Samuel (4 votes), Priyas Sutra Dhar (4 votes)

5-Wicket Hauls (5FAs) Honor Roll

The club saw five outstanding individual bowling performances throughout the summer:

Sanil Bawanka: 7/20 vs. Coromandel Ramblers (21/2/26)
Pasan Kavisingh: 6/21 vs. Mitchell Park (1/11/25)
Pete Matheson: 5/17 vs. North Haven (31/1/26)
Nishit Bhalani: 5/22 vs. Sheidow Park (8/11/25)
Lovepreet Singh: 5/37 vs. Warradale (11/10/25)

2025/26 Club Report

Southern Cricket Club — 2025/26 Season Report

Southern fielded two teams this season, competing in Section 3 and Section 8, and had both teams play finals. While neither side came away with a premiership, the quality of cricket (on occasions), the camaraderie of players through the whole club and the continued development of players reflects strongly on where we want to head as a club.

The club also took the field for the first time in the T20 competition.

Section 3

Jonny James captained the Section 3 side this season, leading the team to a 4th-place finish after the minor round. A strong semi-final performance against Country Club saw the side through to the Grand Final against Cove, though the premiership ultimately went the way of the opposition.

Chris Sampson was outstanding with the bat all year, finishing as the club's leading run- scorer with 502 runs at an average of 41.83, form that also earned him Club Champion and A Grade MVP honours. With the ball, captain Jonny James led the attack, taking 21 wickets at an average of 17.67.

Section 8

Scott Thiele took on the Section 8 captaincy this season and guided the side to a 2nd- place finish after the minor round. The team was unfortunate to fall in the semi-final against an experienced Cove side, but the season again highlighted the progress of a number of players coming through the club.

Thiele backed up his leadership with the bat, top-scoring for the side with 320 runs at an average of 53.33, while Andrew Hutchesson was again the standout with the ball, claiming 18 wickets. Both were jointly recognised as B Grade MVP for their efforts across the season.

T20

Southern entered a side in T20 Div 2 for the first time this season, with Chris Sampson taking on the captaincy. With a number of players playing T20 for the first time, there was plenty to learn, and the side didn't manage to get across the line for a win. That said, the improvement shown from game to game was pleasing, and the experience gained will hold the club in good stead for the future.

Matt Baig and Steve Beagley led the way with the bat, both finishing with 63 runs for the campaign, while Iain Bryce and Steven Beagley were the pick of the bowlers, each taking 3 wickets.

End of Season Awards

The following award winners were recognised at Southern's end of season presentation:

" Club Champion – Chris Sampson

" A Grade MVP – Chris Sampson

" B Grade MVP – Scott Thiele & Andrew Hutchesson

" A Grade Batting – Chris Sampson (502 runs @ 41.83)

" A Grade Bowling – Jonny James (21 wickets @ 17.67)

" B Grade Batting – Scott Thiele (320 runs @ 53.33)

" B Grade Bowling – Andrew Hutchesson (18 wickets)

" T20 Batting – Steve Beagley and Matt Baig (63 runs)

" T20 Bowling – Steve Beagley and Iain Bryce (3 wickets)

Congratulations to all award winners, and to every player who pulled on the Southern shirt this season. The depth and competitiveness of both sides is a credit to the playing group as a whole.

Off the Field

None of this happens without the work that goes on away from the middle. Thank you to the Committee for their efforts throughout the year in keeping the club running smoothly, and to everyone who helped organise and support the social events that continue to make Southern such an enjoyable club to be part of both on and off the field.

We also thank our sponsors, whose ongoing support is greatly appreciated and helps the club continue to grow: Syntax Electrical, Glow Heating and Cooling, and Woodcroft Pizza and Ribs.

Finally, thank you to Phil and the Executive Committee at the Association for their continued work in making this such a well-run competition to be part of.

Congratulations again to both Section 3 and Section 8 on outstanding seasons, and we look forward to building on this year's success in 2026/27.

Southern Cricket Club

25/26 Club Report

Trophy Winners 2025 – 2026

Club Champion

Devendra Rawat

Players Choice Award (A Grade)

Abhay Pratap Singh

Players Choice Award (B Grade)

Harpreet Singh

A Grade Section 5

Batting: Devendra Rawat 556 Runs

Bowling: Abhay Pratap Singh 33 wickets

Fielding: Aarish Ramakrishnan

B Grade Section 6

Batting Gurpreet Jammu 429 Runs

Bowling Sam Varkey 31 wickets

Fielding Rajvir Kshatriya

Catch of the season

A Grade: Kartik Rudola

B Grade: Siddharth Joshi

5 wickets or more in an innings

Devendra Rawat 5/13 vs Coromandel

Abhay Pratap Singh 5/41 vs South Road

Abhay Pratap Singh 6/25 vs South Park CC

Siddharth Joshi 5/18 v Morphettville Park

Southern Warriors Season Report (October 2025 – March 2026)

Season Overview

The 2025/26 season was a memorable and highly successful campaign for Southern Warriors in the Adelaide Suburban Cricket Association. Competing in a strong and competitive division, the Warriors finished 4th on the ladder at the conclusion of the home-and-away season before embarking on an outstanding finals run.

The highlight of the season came in the semi-final, where Southern Warriors II produced one of its finest performances to defeat the top-ranked team in the competition, securing a place in the Grand Final. The team ultimately finished the season as Grand Final Runners-Up, a remarkable achievement after entering the finals from fourth position and a testament to the character, resilience, and determination shown by the entire squad.

Batting Performance

Southern Warriors II enjoyed several outstanding batting performances throughout the season, led by a number of players who consistently contributed valuable runs.

Harpreet Singh led the batting unit with 379 runs at an average of 34.45, establishing himself as one of the premier batters in the competition. His ability to anchor innings and score consistently provided the team with a solid foundation throughout the season.

Ayaz Hussain provided excellent support, scoring 339 runs at an average of 33.90 and forming a reliable backbone in the middle order. His contributions often proved crucial in both setting and chasing competitive totals.

Kamal Mohammed also played an important role, accumulating 290 runs and helping the side post competitive scores on a regular basis.

Further contributions from Gurpreet Jammu, Siddharth Joshi, and Jaydeepsinh Chudasama added depth to the batting line-up, ensuring the team remained competitive throughout the season.

Bowling Performance

The bowling unit played a crucial role in the Warriors' success, consistently taking wickets and applying pressure to opposition batting line-ups.

Siddharth Joshi was the standout bowler of the season, claiming 24 wickets at an exceptional average of 13.00. His ability to strike with the new ball and break partnerships made him a key weapon throughout the campaign. One of his most memorable performances came in the semi-final, where his disciplined bowling during the death overs played a vital role in restricting the competition leaders and helping the Warriors secure a Grand Final berth.

Ayaz Hussain and Harpreet Singh each collected 20 wickets, highlighting their value as genuine all-rounders and their ability to influence matches in multiple facets of the game.

Sam Varkey delivered a highly effective season, taking 17 wickets at an average of 14.94. His knack for breaking crucial partnerships and creating opportunities at important moments made him a valuable contributor to the team's success.

The bowling attack displayed impressive depth throughout the season, with multiple players making meaningful contributions. Their collective efforts enabled the team not only to restrict opposition totals but also to successfully defend scores under pressure.

Fielding Performance

Fielding remained a significant strength for Southern Warriors II throughout the season, with players consistently demonstrating commitment, athleticism, and teamwork in the field.

Rajvirsingh Kshatriya was the standout performer, covering significant ground, supporting teammates through excellent backing-up, and setting high standards for fielding excellence. His efforts were recognised at Association level when he was awarded Best Fielder of the Section, a testament to his skill, consistency, and dedication.

Behind the stumps, Gurpreet Jammu enjoyed an outstanding season as wicketkeeper. His safe hands and reliability were instrumental in the team's fielding success, and he narrowly missed out on the Association's Best Wicketkeeper award due to an administrative error. His 13 catches across the season were the most by any Southern Warriors II player and reflected his outstanding contribution behind the wickets.

Individual Recognition

The team's Champion Player standings reflected the outstanding performances delivered across the season.

Harpreet Singh was the team's Champion Player with 749 points, recognising an exceptional all-round season with bat, ball, and in the field.

Ayaz Hussain finished second with 669 points, underlining his importance as one of the competition's premier all-rounders.

Siddharth Joshi secured third place, with his outstanding bowling performances proving instrumental in many of the team's victories.

Gurpreet Jammu ranked fourth after another strong season, excelling both behind the stumps and as a key contributor to the team.

Sam Varkey rounded out the top five, reflecting his consistent performances and valuable wicket-taking contributions throughout the campaign.

Season Summary

The 2025/26 season will be remembered as memorable one in Southern Warriors II's recent history. Finishing fourth at the end of the regular season, the team demonstrated its ability to perform under pressure by defeating the competition's top-ranked side in the semi-final to earn a place in the Grand Final.

While the team fell just short of premiership success, finishing as Grand Final Runners-Up was a tremendous achievement and reflected the growth, commitment, and quality displayed throughout the season.

The Warriors showed strength across all facets of the game, with strong batting performances from Harpreet Singh and Ayaz Hussain, exceptional bowling led by Siddharth Joshi, and outstanding fielding spearheaded by Rajvirsingh Kshatriya and supported by Gurpreet Jammu behind the wickets.

The depth of talent and all-round contributions across the squad proved to be one of the defining features of the season. More importantly, the players consistently demonstrated teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and a willingness to rise to the occasion when it mattered most.

Reaching the Grand Final after defeating the minor premiers stands as a significant accomplishment and provides a strong platform for future success. With several players producing outstanding performances and the squad continuing to develop both individually and collectively.

Southern Warriors can take enormous pride in their achievements and look forward to the 2026/27 season with confidence and optimism.

2025/26 President’s Report

CONGRATULATIONS to the B grade on an epic GF victory! Has there been a more exciting final in WCC history? Great work by the boys / old fellas to hang in there until the very end to snare the premiership cup.

As I write this report, I am conscious that I have been a bit distant this season. I filled in a couple of times early in the season, dropped in to watch here and there, but was seldom at the shed. Life should be slowing down but various commitments have prevented me from being front and centre. I have announced that I will step down as Pres at the end of this season. Sincerely, it has been an honour and a pleasure to give a little bit back.

Our AGM has not yet been held but we have a good idea who the next president will be and this long time player, official position holder and committee member will do a wonderful job. We really are looking to some of the A graders to take control and ownership in terms of committee positions.

The A’s had another year of consolidation and improvement in relation to many on-field aspects and I do expect them to play finals next season. Thank you for your leadership, Simon.

It feels a bit like groundhog day when it comes to saying thanks. I say with deep gratitude – thank you to Dom Gibbie for his outstanding work in keeping our books in the black and Grant Craigie for his exemplary secretarial work. Dom and Grant, your ongoing service to the club is appreciated. When the time comes, I hope there are a throng of volunteers ready to step into your shoes.

Speaking of shoes, thanks again to Peter Hughes for tallying the votes and doing his thing on medal night, and for uploading all the match stat’s into the magnificent year book. Thanks also to the committee members - not that we met very often.

The usual thanks to the Brighton Lacrosse Club for use of the shed and McAuley Community School / City of Holdfast Bay Council for use of the oval. I hear approval has been given for brand new practice nets for next season. Something the B grade geriatrics will no doubt relish the thought of! Seriously though, the combination of our solid history of success, culture of camaraderie, great oval, new centre wicket and new practice nets should equate to new players knocking on our door!

I must congratulate Dom on the milestone (and debacle) of his 500^th game (380-odd with Wazz). An unfortunate combination of events conspired to see the game awarded to the opposition, despite us being in a dominant position at the end of Day 1. I apologise to the friends / family / former players who came out to support Dom. Notwithstanding this, well done on an excellent career, legend!

Thank you for your support of me over the past few years as president. I have enjoyed participating in the wide ranging conversations and decision making. Even attending ASCA meetings was tolerable. All clubs need a backbone of people to share the load and I look forward to watching the WCC thrive into the future.

25/26 Club Report

Our past season was definitely a challenging one, on and off the field. After losing some long term Committee Members and Players, we are definitely in the process of a reset. As of our recent AGM, I am happy to report that we have some returning members and some new blood on our committee, which is very pleasing. We are looking forward to the upcoming season and will continue working on our rebuilding.

We are also very excited about our new construction of WYC complex, we hope that the construction will commence later this year.

Also on a positive note, our junior program continues to grow and our sponsors list is growing too. This combined gives us extra drive going forward.

We are looking forward to the upcoming season and wish all fellow teams the best.

Kind regards,

Lee Fuller

WYC.C.C President