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Cricket, camaraderie and competition in Phuket
Cricket, camaraderie and competition in Phuket
CRICKET: The Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang played host to some fantastic cricket action last weekend (Feb 7-9) as the Hong Kong Cricket Club (HKCC) embarked on their first-ever Qilin tour, bringing together a mix of competitive, social and developmental players for a series of games against the Patong Penguins and their Invitational side.
Cricket action returns to the ACG
Cricket action returns to the ACG
CRICKET: The Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang welcomed competitive cricket back to Phuket as an exhilarating three-match series between a Rest of Phuket side and the Patong Penguins took place on Sunday, May 12.
Patong Warriors settle for draw on return to action
Patong Warriors settle for draw on return to action
CRICKET: The Patong Warriors have made a long-awaited return to competitive cricket after a double-header against the PCG (Phuket Cricket Group) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).
All square at the ACG against the touring British Club Bangkok
All square at the ACG against the touring British Club Bangkok
CRICKET: The British Club Bangkok’s annual tour to Phuket’s tropical shores is considered by many to be the highlight of the cricketing calendar and this year’s matches certainly lived up to the lofty expectations.
Cricket the Winner as Phuket XI host touring Kajang Panthers
Cricket the Winner as Phuket XI host touring Kajang Panthers
CRICKET: After almost a three month break from cricket action at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG), the Phuket XI came together again to host the touring Kajang Panthers of Malaysia for the first match of the new 2022/23 season last Saturday (Sept 17).
Asia grind down Rest of World in T20 sizzler
Asia grind down Rest of World in T20 sizzler
CRICKET: Last Sunday (Apr 17) saw cricket action return to the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in sweltering conditions as an Asia select team faced off against a Rest of the World (RoW) collective in an eight-a-side T20 match.
Cows take series lead after nail biting comeback victory
Cows take series lead after nail biting comeback victory
CRICKET: The Thalang Cows pulled off a remarkable 1-run victory at the ACG on Sunday (Mar 13) to bowl out the Patong Penguins for 195 in the final over of the 25 over match after the Penguins sailed to 104-1 inside 10 overs.
Brilliant Deuskar leads Cows to Game 1 victory
Brilliant Deuskar leads Cows to Game 1 victory
CRICKET: The Thalang Cows won the opening match of a six game mixed format series in a highly competitive 25 over clash at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) against inter-island rivals the Patong Penguins last Sunday (Feb 6).
Asia blast RoW to set up Game 5 decider
Asia blast RoW to set up Game 5 decider
CRICKET: After winning the toss at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Jan 16), Jason Robertson and the Rest of the World (RoW) decided to bat first in arid conditions, looking to make Asia toil away for the full 30 overs.
Panthers return from the wilderness
Panthers return from the wilderness
CRICKET: After many months without a match and a sign of Phuket returning to some normality the Goan Panthers returned to the ACG last Sunday (Oct 17).
Cows prevail over understrength Penguins
Cows prevail over understrength Penguins
CRICKET: The Thalang Cows and the Patong Penguins renewed their rivalry at the ACG last Sunday (July 18) as they undertook a T20 seven-a-side match.
ACG the winner as Cows tip Penguins in resurgence match
ACG the winner as Cows tip Penguins in resurgence match
CRICKET: After a long COVID-induced break due to government regulations, Phuket Cricket managed to resurface and restart again with a T20 battle between local rivals the Patong Penguins and the Thalang Cows last Sunday (June 20).
Penguins perish after Fonseka flyer
Penguins perish after Fonseka flyer
CRICKET: With a limited number of players currently available, local teams the Thalang Cows and the Patong Penguins decided to begin a 3 match series of T20 9s at the ACG last Sunday (Apr 25).
Dwarves fall short as giant Ninan smashes maiden ton
Dwarves fall short as giant Ninan smashes maiden ton
CRICKET: Phuket Cricket was divided into height last Sunday (Mar 21) with a battle of the Giants and the Dwarves fought out at the ACG in a 30-over Match.
New Day Dawns For Phuket Cricket
New Day Dawns For Phuket Cricket
CRICKET: Sunrise greeted arrivals to the ACG on Thursday morning (Jan 28) as players readied to start a Last-Man-Stands (LMS) 20-over match featuring Patong Penguins and Thalang Cows.
Phuket Misfits stun KCC in brilliant Grand Final
Phuket Misfits stun KCC in brilliant Grand Final
CRICKET: Last Sunday (Feb 16) afternoon marked the culmination of the T20 9’s tournament at the ACG Phuket with the islands two best teams, Kashmiri Cricket Club (KCC) and the Phuket Misfits going head to head for the third time in the tournament (both previous matches were won by the undefeated KCC side).
KCC continues winning streak, holding off brave Misfits
KCC continues winning streak, holding off brave Misfits
CRICKET: The Phuket Misfits fell to the Kashmiri Cricket Club (KCC) last Sunday (Jan 26) to set them up for a big showdown tomorrow (Feb 2) afternoon with the resurgent Patong Penguins.