NZCPA Masters Results

Masters Win Inaugural Titans International T20 Clash

In an entertaining match at Seddon Park the NZCPA Masters chased down the challenging total set by the ACA Masters to win the inaugural Titans International T20 trophy. Runs flowed throughout the evening with some of the biggest stars demonstrating that class truly is forever. With the devastation in Christchurch affecting the nation just days prior, the focus of the match was certainly altered as along with all cricketers around the country, all connected with the Titans International T20 immediately turned attentions to what could be done to assist.

Stephen Fleming won the toss for the NZCPA Masters and invited the Australians to bat first on a very placid Seddon Park pitch. The ACA Masters opening pair of Chris Simpson and Ryan Campbell set the tone for the match early and in particular it was
Western Australia's lesser known wicketkeeper batsman Campbell who led the Australian assault on the New Zealand attack with a quick fire 89 from 52 balls (17 boundaries and one six).

The ACA Masters captain Jimmy Maher ensured there was no respite for the Samsung Masters bowlers compiling 34 runs from 23 deliveries. Murphy Sua was the best of the bowlers capturing 3 wickets for 24 runs from his 4 overs and in the process stopped Campbell's march toward a century when he comprehensively bowled the opener in the 15th over. Brad Hogg helped the ACA Masters to post an imposing total of 182 with a swift 19 runs at the end of the Australians innings.

The NZCPA Masters always looked in control of the run chase with Mark Greatbatch demonstrating more than a glimpse of the destructive batting to which he became renowned for. Greatbatch set a cracking pace for the innings and mercilessly dealt to the Australian attack on his way to 76 (from 47 deliveries), dominating the opening stand of 105 posted with Bryan Young.

In the end it was an historic battle between two icons of the game that cut Greatbatch short of his century. Australian spinner Greg Matthews was always competitive on the field and although the years have snuck by, it was clear that 'Mo' Matthews enjoyed renewing, and ultimately ending the battle with Greatbatch.

Bryan Young carried on from the platform laid by Greatbatch to finish not out on 82 (from 47 deliveries) as the Samsung Masters edged past the total at the end of the 18th over. Young was in scintillating form smacking 10 boundaries and 4 sixes.

The official MVP for the match, as determined by the Mitre10 MVP ranking system was Australian Ryan Campbell with 21.79 points. Bryan Young was a very close second with 21.68 points and Mark Greatbatch third with 20.75.

Although the match was entertaining the players and officials thoughts were certainly with those affected by the earthquake in Christchurch. There were a number of fund raising activities held throughout the match with all proceeds from these going directly to the official Christchurch earthquake relief fund.

Scorecard

Images Murphy Sua Bowling (c Photosport) Images The Samsung Masters take a wicket (c Photosport) Images Kerry Walmsley in action (c Photosport) Images Paul Wiseman appeals (c Photosport) Images Bryan Young striking another boundary (c Photosport) Images Dion Nash hurls the ball in (c Photosport) Images Captain Stephen Fleming and Murphy Sua (c Photosport) Images Andy Bichel bowls with Mark Greatbatch watching on (c Photosport) Images Greg Matthews and Adam Parore (c Photosport) Images The Samsung Masters with the Titans International T20 trophy (c Photosport)

2010/11 Results

NZCPA Masters v Auckland Pacific Island Team

The NZCPA Masters Series got off to a fantastic start at the newly developed Papatoetoe Sports centre in South Auckland. The day begun with a group of Samsung Masters players running a coaching clinic for the young local talent out in South Auckland. The enthusiastic kids were taken through a fast paced warm up and then they hit the nets to work on some key goals that were set at the start of the session. By the end, the kids had worked hard and achieved a lot out of the session with both bat and ball.

From there attention switched to the NZCPA Masters Series T20 match between the NZCPA Masters and the Brown Caps, a team made up of developing Pacific Island talent with some experienced players, including ex Blackcap Murphy Sua and rugby legend Ofisa Ton'u.

The NZCPA Masters were led by former BLACKCAP and founding NZCPA Board Member, Dion Nash. The rest of the team was made up of former BLACKCAPS and first class cricketers. The Masters were put into bat first with Martin Pringle and John Vujnovich opening the innings. Upon Vujniovich’s early departure, former first class cricketer and Canadian international, Ian Bilcliff came to the crease striking up a 50 run partnership with Pringle on his way to hitting 54 runs. Once Pringle departed for 21, Dion Nash joined Bilcliff on their way to a devastating 104 run partnership. Nash finished with an impressive 73 runs off 44 balls and the team completing their innings at 200 for 6 when Tim Lythe was run out on the last ball of the innings.

The Brown Caps were up against a very strong bowling attack of Ian Fisher , Kerry Walmsley, Dion Nash, Craig Pryor, Blair Hendren and the spin and guile of Glen Sulzberger and Tim Lythe. The attack was relentless and despite a brave effort by the Pacific Island XI, they could only reach 95 for 9 off their 20 overs. Best figures coming from Nash and Walmsley with 3 for 8 and 2 for 10 respectively.

An emphatic victory to the NZCPA Masters but a wonderful day and an excellent opportunity for the young Pacific Islanders players to learn from former first class players.

Date: Sunday 13th February
Venue: Paptoetoe Sports Ground

Scores:
NZCPA 'Masters' - 200 for 6
Scores: D Nash 73*, I Bilcliff 54

Pacific Island Brown Caps - 95 for 9
Scores: D Nash 3 for 8, K Walmsley 3 for 10

NZCPA Masters v ACA Masters

Date: 6.30pm, Thursday 24th February
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Scores:
ACA Masters - 182 for 4
Ryan Campbell 89 (off 52 balls)
Jimmy Mahar 34 (off 23 balls)
Murphy Sua 3 for 24 off 4 overs

NZCPA Masters - 183 for 3
Mark Greatbatch 76 (off 47 balls)
Bryan Young 82 (off 47 balls)
Full Scorecard

Match Report

Match MVP = Bryan Young.

NZCPA Masters Team
Stephen Fleming (c), Nathan Astle, Mark Greatbatch, Richard Jones, Craig McMillan, Dion Nash, Adam Parore, Shane Thomson, Paul Wiseman, Bryan Young, Murphy Sua

ACA Masters
Craig McDermott, Matthew Elliott, Ryan Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Greg Matthews, Mike Veletta, Jimmy Maher, Greg Ritchie, Brad Hogg, Andy Bichel, Lee Carsledine

NZCPA Masters v Rotorua U19 Selection XI

Date: Sunday 6th March
Venue: Smallbone Park, Rotorua

NZCPA Masters Team
Craig Pryor (c), Matt Hart, Glen Sulzberger, Trevor Franklin, Dipak Patel, Shane Thompson, Richard Morgan, Graeme Burnett, Ervin McSweeney, Mark Bailey, Mark Orchard

Scores:
NZCPA 'Masters' - 169 for 9
Scores: T Franklin 63, Mark Orchard 44

Rotorua U19 Selection XI - 127 all out
Scores: R Morgan 3 for 21, M Hart 2 for 27

NZCPA Masters v Wellington Selection XI

Date: Sunday 13th March
Venue: Venue: Basin Reserve
10am: Coaching
12noon: NZCPA Masters Series match.

NZCPA Masters Team
Matthew Bell (c), Scott Golder, Stephen Lynch, Tim Boyer, Jason Wells, Lance Dry, Stephen Mather, Ash Turner, Glen Jonas, Michael Sears, Kerry Walmsley


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