Kaimai Cricket Club

Sunday 24 March will see our final match which will draw to a close the end of the 2023/24 season for Kaimai CC.

Our team lead by David March and showcasing three debutantes (Aidan Lett, Peter Presland and Brett Farquhar) will be looking to end the season in style with victory over good mates the BOP Taniwha.

The hallow ground at Matapihi is due to be basked in sunshine where we will see plenty of pre-game stretching and banter before we are treated to what is expected to be an exciting match-up.

Special thanks to our Match Day sponsors Bel Energy who have been so generous with their support throughout the season.

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MATCH ABANDONED 😢

Kaimai Cricket Club are back into it this Sunday 3 March with a 35 over match against BOP Taniwha at Matapihi.

Many of our players are backing up from the NZ Kindred Cup last weekend and can’t wait to get back on our home ground for the local derby.

A big welcome to Mark Sorenson who finally makes his debut after missing out against Movember a few weeks back.

Game starts at 11am, get along and support the boys for our last 35 over game of the season.

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Day 2 and we’ve played our plate semi getting home against Queen Street Cricket Club in a friendly encounter by 19 runs.

Now we’re playing Ocean Beach County Cricket Club in the plate final. Currently 31/1 off 7 overs.

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First day of the New Zealand Kindred Cup 2024 at Owen Delany Park, Taupo.

Tough couple of games coming up against Clifton Country Cricket Club, Te Awanga in our first match.
Never really got going finishing on 55/9 off 20 overs. Clifton getting to work and knocking it off in 8 overs.

In our second game against Willows Cricket Club we bowled first and restricted them to 163/4 off 20 overs. Their top scorer hitting 91.

We struggled again dealing with bowling and inconsistent bounce finishing 72/6 off 20.

We know where we have to improve so hopefully tomorrow dawns brighter for team Kaimai.

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It is with great pride that we announce our squad travelling to Taupo this weekend for New Zealand's most prestigious cricket event the Kindred Cup. This year 12 teams from all parts of New Zealand will face off over two days playing T20 games at Taupo's Owen Delaney Park. Kaimai Cricket Club were invited to join this year's expanded event after event organisers recognised the success of the club in its inaugural season.

Kaimai Cricket Club field a strong side with players from Tauranga, Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland making up the squad. David March and Campbell Wilson share the captaincy over the two days. Local cricket legend and Kaimai life member Don Warner will join the squad in a support role and umpire throughout the tournament.

We wish the boys all the best for the event, bring home the silverware lads!



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Kaimai CC reunited at Matapihi for a highly-anticipated fixture against TBC Old Boys, rescheduled after last year's rainout. Captain David March chose to bat on a promising pitch, but poorly executed shots led to Kaimai struggling at 44/4 in the 9th over. Tony Wellington (57) and Matt Earl (47) revived the innings with a 75-run partnership, followed by contributions from Steve Robinson (23). However, a stunning catch by Rob Ferrari ended the innings at 178 in the 33rd over.

TBC Old Boys, fueled by Charles Williams' explosive 48*, dominated their chase, securing an 8-wicket victory in the 23rd over. Only Matt Earl (1 wicket for 20 runs) and Mitch Sweetman (1 wicket for 23 runs) managed to take wickets.

Key Performances:
Kaimai CC 178 all out (32.3/35 overs)

Wellington: 57
Earl: 47
Robinson: 23

TBC Old Boys 181/2 (23/35 overs)

Williams: 48*
Gartshore: 38*
Gerraghty: 26
Ferrari: 24*

Tony Wellington (Kaimai) and Rob Ferrari (TBC) received Man of the Match nominations for outstanding performances.

Celebrating the first game after a year's wait, Kaimai CC hopes this fixture becomes an annual tradition. Gratitude to Neil Craig for the continued support and providing the picturesque Matapihi ground.

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TBC Quiz Nite fundraiser!

Kaimai team giving it their best shot at the defence of their 2023 title…

… and whadaya know we won it!!

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Kaimai CC returns to Matapihi this weekend after a washout two weeks ago against Movember. Next up it's TBC old boys, a local derby not to be missed with former Tauranga Boys battlers taking the field again. Last year's inaugural game was a wash out, it's anyone's call which way this could go!

A warm welcome to Blair Parlane who makes his debut for Kaimai and Mitchell Sweetman who will finally makes it on the park after a couple of false starts.

Game starts at 11am, come along to the MCG and support both teams this should be an epic battle!

Thanks to our match day sponsor Carrus.

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With weather getting in the way of the pre-Christmas schedule, the boys from Kaimai Cricket Club gathered last Saturday at their home ground at Matapihi for the first game of 2024 and a packed summer schedule. The opposition for the day were Haberdashers Cricket Club who have their spiritual home in Marton.

Skipper Tony Wellington won the toss and elected to bowl first. Leighton Fisher opened up the bowling alongside debutant Rob Barbour and each were rewarded with the wicket apiece to leave Haberdashers 2 down with only 22 on the board. Haberdashers fought back well with a solid 50 run partnership before Rick Gerrish bagged the first of what would turn out to be four wickets. At 122/7 in the 24th over, the home team looked to be in the ascendancy but an outright assault from a reversed batting order took Haberdashers through to 212/8 after 30 overs.

The Kaimai openers of Scott Adams and Josh Evemy started well in reply putting on a solid 46 run opening partnership. Rory Brown and Leighton Fisher managed to hit a few l***y blows but with the run rate climbing all the time, the run chase faltered with the Kaimai batters failing to execute their attacking shots to see them bowled out for 145 in the 28th over.

Kaimai CC would like to thank Haberdashers for including us on their Northern tour schedule and look forward to catching up at the end of February at the Nation Kindred Cricket Tournament in Taupo.

Haberdashers 212/8 (30/30)
Fisher 5-1-10-1
Gerrish 5-0-29-4

Kaimai CC 145 (27/30)
Evemy 29
Adams 28

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Game two of 2024 sees Kaimai Cricket Club take on Movember New Zealand XI for the first time at Moore Park Katikati.

Kaimai Cricket Club and Movember share common ground with men's health being at the forefront of our minds when we play these games. Movember saves so many lives through the work they do and if we can help spread the word through cricket we will help change the face of mens health together.

A huge welcome to the club for this weeks debutants Allan McMurdo, Mark Sorenson, Michael Burns and Mitchell Sweetman who finally makes it onto the park! Campbell Wilson captains Kaimai for the first time, bring it home Chop!

Play starts at 11am. Pop along if you haven't been to the KCG before, it should be a cracker of a game.

Special thanks to our match day sponsor Bel Energy Ltd



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First team naming of 2024. This is shaping up to be a great game between the Movember New Zealand XI and Kaimai Cricket Club.

If you are near Mount Maunganui on the 28th of January head along to Matapihi.

The work Movember is at the forefront of our minds when we play these games. They are saving so many lives through the work they do and if we can help spread the word through sport then we are in our small way helping change the face of men's health.

Kaimai CC kick off 2024 with a cracker of a game against the touring Haberdashers CC from Marton. The two teams meet for the first time at Matapihi with both teams looking to take bragging rights into next months Kindred Cup in Taupo.

Kaimai field a strong side with Tony Wellington leading the boys for the first time. A warm welcome to the club for debutantes Rob Barbour and Josh Evemy, have a great game lads!

Play starts at 11am sharp. Feel free to pop on down and watch a great days cricket before heading to Bay Oval for the later in the evening.

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Some lovely images of Seddon Cricket Clubs Pavilion at Tamahere. Cricket Pavilion goals!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Vnr3As_s2/?igsh=MXRxOGVrc204ZWh5OQ==

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Ngā mihi o te kirihimete me te tau hou

To all our players, members and businesses supporters, thanks for the fun times in 2023.

As we take a rest from cricketing antics, may you all have a safe and happy holiday season.

We look forward to seeing you all at some point in 2024.

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Kaimai v North Shore match report - 26 November 2023.

Kaimai CC travelled North to Devonport on Sunday taking on North Shore CC who had comfortably beaten us at the back end of last season in the Bay of Plenty.

With a number of regular players unavailable for a variety of reasons Kaimai CC had eight debutants in its ranks giving the side a Barbarians feel as introductions were made prior to the game commencing on Devonport Domain.

North Shore won the toss electing to bat and bat they did with the home side racing through to 61 without loss in 10 overs. A double change of bowling saw the Hamilton pair of Shoston and Basu bowl superbly in partnership and by the time they had completed their spells the North Shore top order was back in the pavilion taking 3 wickets each and leaving the home side in trouble at 106/6. Gerrish and Rai kept the pressure on the lower order batsmen picking up a couple of cheap wickets each, wrapping up the North Shore innings for 142 in the 25th over.

Kaimai began their run chase with a little over 4 runs per over required from the allotted 35 overs. March and Parsons opened the batting with Parsons showing attacking intent hitting the first ball of the innings to the boundary. March was first to go, trapped in front for a duck bringing former Auckland and NZ gloveman Reece Young to the crease. Both Young and Parsons quickly got into their stride and put on a batting masterclass with runs being scored all around the ground. Young brought up his 50 with yet another sweetly struck boundary only to see his stumps rattled with the very next ball. Recent arrival from South Africa, Hansel, joined Parsons at the crease with 30 runs still required. Parsons brought up his own 50 and went on the finish 61* with Hansel chancing his arm hitting a number of boundaries. Both batsmen finished unbeaten seeing Kaimai record a comprehensive victory by 8 wickets.

Kaimai CC would like to extend their thanks to Brett and all of the North Shore team for their hospitality throughout the day. Leighton Parsons and Ben Wall were nominated Players of the Day by the opposition captains. We look forward to meeting again in the not-too-distant future!

Only 3 Kaimai members make the trek to Auckland for the first time with the remainder made up from a mixture of Waikato and Auckland based players.

Seddon Cricket Club and New Zealand O40s hopeful Leighton Parsons makes his debut along with former Black Cap Reece Young and Suburbs New Lynn legend Chris Fawkner. Jeff Orsbourn also makes his debut after many years with the Grafton Beige Club out of Auckland.

Nick Shoston plays his second game after debuting against Waipuna Valley last season, Nick has been a stalwart of Hamilton cricket for many years. Gurjot Rai, Gogol Basu, Ed Harman and Steven Hansel also make there debuts for the club.

Kaimai Cricket Club take a strong lineup into the game after suffering a heavy defeat to North Shore late last season.

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We are very excited to announce our Kaimai Cricket Club XI to take the field for our first match of the season, a T20 against our good friends at Seddon Cricket Club, on the hallowed turf of Seddon Park, on Sunday 19 November. They’re pulling out all the stops on what will be a great occasion.

T20 starts 11am and is live streamed.

A special welcome to Alan McMurdo who makes his debut for the club.

Special thanks to our Match Day Sponsor
Outdoor Rooms - https://outdoorrooms.co.nz/

Go well all and enjoy the day.

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Our mates at Movember and North Shore Cricket have a game today in Auckland, check out the live stream.

Movember XI v North Shore CC 10.50am Sunday 5th November 2023,Live Community Sports Streaming

Just a quick reminder to all members that we have a Joint Working Bee @ Matapihi CC this Sunday 1 October | 9am-12 noon.

If you can please spare some time to assist, it would be very much appreciated.

First game is scheduled for 5 Nov so time to dust off the kit and get netting.

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Excitement is in the air as we gear up to host North Shore CC for the final game of the season! 🏏🙌

Join us at Matapihi Cricket Ground this Sunday as we bring our inaugural season to a close.

Ready to take on Waipuna Valley Cricket Club

Join us this Sunday for our 4th official match at Waikato Valley and witness some thrilling cricket action. Hoping for clear skies and a great game. 🏏
Don't miss out on the excitement before the Easter Weekend!🙌

Get ready for the battle of the ages as we take on Mount Maunganui College this Friday! 🙌

Our team is back and ready to take the middle. With some fresh faces on board, we can't wait to witness their skills in action!🏏

History today at Matapihi, Kaimai Cricket Club register there first win! Everyone played there part with our debutants all contributing. Thank you to Tauranga Taniwha Masters Cricket for a great game, looking forward to many more games in the future.

We are back at Matapihi Cricket Ground on Sunday!
As we prepare to face off against the Bay of Plenty Golden Oldies. Our team is pumped up and ready to bring their A-game to the field🏏

Don't miss out on the action and join us for a day filled with thrilling cricket and stunning views!🙌

The moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to see the side heading over to the Seddon Sixes! 🙌🏼

With just under a day to go, our squad are ready to take the field!

Head over and show them some support🧡