Pakiri cricket wins T20 Waitemata Cup

Pakiri was undefeated.

Pakiri’s bowling knocked batters off their feet.
Pakiri’s bowling knocked batters off their feet.

A quick attempt at a wicket.
A quick attempt at a wicket.

Pakiri Cricket Club has claimed the T20 Waitemata Cup after defeating Wellsford Cricket Club in the final this month.

Pakiri batted first and set the standard with 157 runs, conceding just seven wickets over 20 overs.

Wellsford was then restricted to 124 runs over 20 overs, losing eight wickets.

Notable batting performances came from Pakiri’s Mark Reekie and Craig Radford, who achieved 46 and 32 runs respectively.

Top run scorer went to Wellsford’s Daniel Fogden with 47 runs.

MVP of the match went to Pakiri’s Simon Spierer, who took four wickets from Wellsford.

Pakiri was undefeated this season, comfortably ahead on points on the standings tables.

Meanwhile, the 40-over Rodney Men’s Championship resumed last weekend and will continue until February 27.