Girls First XI Cricket

Girl's Cricket Tournament Week Report

Thursday 3 April 2025

We started the week as a strong, close-knit team, filled with high spirits. Despite facing some setbacks on the first day, our positivity and camaraderie shone through.

Day 1:

Game 1:

King's College vs Glendowie College 
King's: 4/123 (20 overs)
Glendowie College: 1/125 (17.4 overs)
Result: Loss by 9 wickets

Top Performers: 
Indy King (Year 12, Taylor) - 44 runs off 50 balls
Emily Stanton (Year 12, Taylor) - 37 runs off 46 balls

Game 2:

King's College vs Baradene College
King's: 2/117 (20 overs)
Baradene: 1/118 (17.2 overs)
Result: Loss by 9 wickets

Top Performers: 
Emily Stanton - 29 runs off 36 balls (not out)
Maddie Paterson (Year 13, Middlemore) - 36 runs off 50 balls (not out)

Day 2:

The girls rallied back with determination and spirit!

Game 3: 

King's College vs St Cuthberts College
King's: 0/31 (4.2 overs)
St Cuthberts: 10/28 (9.1 overs)
Result: Win by 10 wickets 

Bowling Highlights: 
Emily Stanton - 4 overs, 3 maidens, 5 runs, and 7 wickets!

Game 4:

King's College vs Westlake Girls High School
King's: 3/126 (18.4 overs)
Westlake: 2/124 (20 overs)
Result: Won by 7 wickets 

Top Performers: 
Maddie Paterson - 51 runs off 54 balls
Bella Booth (Year 13, Middlemore) - pivotal catch
Phoebe Wood (Year 12, Marion Bruce) - took 2 wickets

Day 3:

We encountered challenges, but our team spirit remained unshaken.

Game 5:
 
King's College vs Takapuna Grammar School
King's: 10/82 (17.2 overs)
TGS: 0/83 (12.2 overs)
Result: Loss by 10 wickets

Top Performer: 
Maddie Paterson - 39 runs off 39 balls

This result left us finishing 6th in our pool and set our sights on the playoffs for 7th and 8th.

Day 4:

Game 6:

King's College vs Westlake Girls High School
King's: 5/112 (20 overs)
Westlake: 2/117 (20 overs)
Result: Loss by 5 runs

Highlights: 
Phoebe Wood - 2 wickets
Indy King - fantastic catch
Emily Stanton - 21 runs off 26 balls (not out)

Manager's Reflections:

The week ended with a nail-biting finish, and while we came up just short, the experience was invaluable.

As the manager for the first time, I am deeply grateful for the time spent with these amazing and inspirational girls. A big thank you to our captain, Maddie Paterson, for her wonderful leadership and unwavering encouragement. I also extend my gratitude to Coach Mr Norris for his steadfast support and to Mr Baker for stepping in when needed. Kaitlyn for her support with scoring and baking for the team.

To the entire team, thank you for your upbeat, never-say-die attitude and for giving your all until the last ball.

I am already looking forward to next season!

Tammy Marais - Girls First XI Cricket Manager