Media Release - Phuket Sixes

The plot became clearer at the end of Round One in Cup, Plate, Bowl and Spoon Divisions and women’s cricketers were in the thick of the action on Day Two of Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2010

Twenty four teams, including eight sides new to the tournament, are contesting this seventh annual Phuket International Cricket Sixes at Karon Stadium, Phuket, Thailand.

It has been an action packed day at Karon Stadium, which saw Custom Cockatoos of Adelaide, featuring former Australian captain Karen Rolton, take on the Singapore Slingers in a ten over women’s Cup match. Batting first the ‘Toos put on a challenging 128/1. In reply the Slingers reached 88/3, Rajesh hitting a stylish 20 not out.

In an entertaining encounter the Darwin Stubbies took on the PCDC Natives, a team of local Thai boys. The Stubbies made 70/1 in their innings following some containing bowling from the Natives who made 47 run in reply, with Duong scoring an unbeaten 23 runs.

The Natives also gave the experienced sixes unit the Leeming Spartans 1 a run for their money. Leeming put on 84/1 with Hacky retiring on 34. There was a strong reply from the Thai boys who fell 10 runs short of their target, Mack retiring on 31. They were very encouraging performances from the young Thais who are coached by Michael Way a local school teacher and cricket enthusiast.

ACST Player of the Day was awarded by the tournament panel to Dhanam of the Singapore Slingers, one of the women’s teams competing in the Phuket Sixes, after she took two wickets in one over against St Francis de Sales from Australia.

Round One was completed today and in the Cup, Lamma CC of Hong Kong lead the pack in first place following their two wins on Thursday, closely followed by former champions the Corner Tigers from Pakistan. Of teams new to the tournament, St Francis de Sales from Australia are highest placed in 7th, with Curtin Victoria Park placed 8th. The top eight teams are in the Cup & Plate Divisions, the next twelve ranked sides play in the Bowl and the bottom four teams play off for the Spoon Trophy. Interestingly the Custom Cockatoos Ladies team placed higher than their men's team.

Play continues tomorrow at 9am with a Bowl Division match up of the Power Packers from India against the Bennett Hotel Centurions of Australia.

Entry to the Karon Stadium ground for spectators during the tournament is free and refreshments are available.

For further information about the Phuket international Cricket Sixes see www.phuketsixes.com

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Phuket Sixes 2010 – Round One Placings

Cup

1. Lamma CC (Hong Kong)
2. Corner Tigers (Pakistan)
3. CBB Postels (International)
4. Leeming Spartans 1 (Australia)
5. Gauhati Town Maroon (India)
6. Royal Maratha (India)
7. St Francis De Sales (Australia)
8. Curtin Park (Australia)

Bowl

9. Power Packers (India)
10. Gauhati Town Whites (India)
11. Leeming Spartans 2 (Australia)
12. Baulkham Hills (Australia)
13. Bennett Hotel (Australia)
14. St George’s river (Australia)
15. Toorak Prahan (Australia)
16 Karon Seasanders (Phuket)
17 Normanhurst Warrawee (Australia)
18. Custom Cockatoos Ladies (Australia)
19. Wild Men From Borneo (Indonesia)
20. Perth Postels (Australia)

Spoon

21. PCDC Natives (Thailand)
22. Singapore Slingers Ladies (Singapore)
23. Custom Cockatoos (Australia)
24. Darwin Stubbies (Australia)

Tournament Organisers Appreciate the Support of the Event Sponsors:

Tourism Authority of Thailand
Phuket International Hospital
San Miguel Beer
Imran Sports International
Duke’s Cricket Balls
Asia Escape Holidays
Thirsty Horse
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Phuket Post (Local Media Partner)