2ND XI With the season divided into distinct parts, the two-day competition dominated Term 1, and the boys played some good cricket against very strong 1st XI teams. The highlight of the opening three games was Wills Ockwell getting an opposition opener out on the first ball of each innings. After an impressive start against Sydenham and a narrow win against Shirley Boys’ High School, our best performance was a tie with St Thomas, where we chased down 245 runs, drawing the game on the final delivery. Inconsistent form plagued us in the latter part of the term. We then hit a slump through the next few games. Louie Garry was the most consistent batsman, playing steadily in the top order. There was a lot of movement between teams, and players shifted between the 1st XI and the Senior Development team. Alf Markham was rewarded for his consistency, moving to the 1st XI later in the term. We were lucky to have the leadership of Tom Hodges. Archie Huston became a very effective left-arm spin bowler, tying up the opposition.
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT
Representatives Benji Nation – Canterbury U19 Kavya Shukla – Canterbury U19 Jackson Garry – Canterbury U19 Flynn Holdem – Canterbury U19 Louie Garry – Christchurch Metro Years 11–12 Archie Huston – Christchurch Metro Years 11–12 Individual milestones 50 1st XI appearances – Finn McCormack-Young, Felix Huston, Benji Nation, Jackson Garry, and Austin Smith 1000 1st XI runs – Kavya Shukla, Benji Nation, and Jackson Garry 1500 1st XI runs – Felix Huston 50 1st XI wickets – Jackson Garry, Finn McCormack-Young, Austin Smith, Hunter Shore, and Gus Eglinton 100 1st XI wickets – Jackson Garry Competitions NZ Gillette Cup (regional) – runner-up One-day Competition – 2nd place Two-day Competition – 2nd place
Despite wins against both the College and CBHS 2nd XIs, the team stuttered against St Thomas of Canterbury College and, having just snuck past St Bede’s College in the Gillette semi-final, lost a tight game against the CBHS 1st XI in the final, in a repeat of the previous year. We bounced back to win against Timaru BHS, St Thomas, and the CBHS 1st XI in the final few weeks but two dispiriting losses against St Andrew’s College meant we finished the year as the runner-up in all three competitions. The personal achievements included centuries for Kavya Shukla, Jackson Garry, and Benji Nation, and a 98 for Jack Baker- Sherman, along with a five-wicket bag for Archie Huston. Colours Colours were awarded to Gus Eglinton, Flynn Holdem, Jackson Garry, Finn McCormack-Young, Benji Nation, Hunter Shore, Kavya Shukla, Austin Smith, and Jack Baker-Sherman, and re-awarded to Felix Huston.
nine against the College Principal’s team. However, wickets were shared by our bowlers. The batting was always reliable, with Liam Singer and William Timms combining with James Hunter and Alessio Viettone-Smithson. James and Alessio both scored more than 300 runs for the term, with three half centuries apiece. James scored our only century, with 109 not out. Our team highlight was reversing our only loss in the round robin against the St Thomas 2nd XI in the final match of the season. Term 4 is a transitional time for the Development teams as players move on to the 2nd XI. We welcomed Noah Elkington, Luke Murney, Charlie Peacock, Manoj Solai, and Ryan Speizer from the College Principal’s team. Change offers an opportunity, and many players have stepped into the positions. Will Timms showed determination in his batting to score multiple half centuries. He was supported by Liam, Jack, and Daniel
Thank you to Christ’s College for giving me the opportunity to be part of the cricket coaching and management journey with the Senior Development team. Previously, I was the Director of Cricket at St Francis College in Bangalore. It has been an immensely fulfilling experience, ending on a high note with a tight win over the Christchurch Boys’ High School 3rd XI on CCCG1. We emphasised skill development, teamwork, and mental resilience, which led to remarkable growth and consistency. The players showcased their abilities in both batting and bowling, achieving significant victories in the local competition.
In Term 4, we tried to give many players experience at this level as we prepared for 2025. Several younger players moved up, including Charlie Redfern, James Hunter, Sam Glennie, Hayden Douglass, and Alessio Viettone-Smithson. Archie Huston moved up to the 1st XI for a few games, highlighting his ability with a five-wicket haul on debut. We struggled for consistency in both batting and bowling against very good 1st XI teams. We lost the opening game against Timaru Boys’ High School by five runs, and then lost every game. Sam Glennie recorded his debut five for 48 against St Thomas and Charlie Redfern grew with confidence, supported by Jackson Grace and Hayden Douglass. Year 13 players Lucas Minehan and Ben Laing continued to be the backbone for a group of younger players. Lucas picked up the Players’ Player Award, Archie Huston claimed the 2nd XI Bowler and Best Year 11 Player Award, along with Louie Garry being named as the Best Batsman. Ben Laing received the Service to Cricket Award for the 2nd XI. Thank you to gap student Marcus Allan and Llorne Howell for their time and efforts in supporting the team.
We had a great win over Christchurch Boys’ High School. Overall, the team performed well. Harry Smith was exceptional at times – both in batting and bowling. Luke Hearne could change the face of the game with his aggressive batting and accurate bowling. Ben Campbell was an excellent player, turning up to every training session and undertaking extra practice. Backed by his work ethic, he has made the 1st XI. Navin Kaipu Senior Development Coach JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT The Junior Development team aims to build up players for their final two years of school cricket. In Term 1, the team was superbly balanced with Charlie Redfern, Archie Nijjar, and Jan-Adriaan Van Wyk leading the bowling with their pace, while the combination of Jack Fletcher, Joe Chapman, and Daniel Church confused most teams with their spin. Charlie de Costobadie had the hardest job, being behind the stumps and trying to decipher the variation from three spinners with completely different styles. Jack Fletcher took five for 16 and five for
in building partnerships. Joe took five for 39 against
Sydenham, and, together with Jan and Archie, was at the forefront of our bowling attack. We also needed the support of Charlie and Manoj to restrict opposition teams. There was more confidence from players in being able to take the next step up in 2025. Working hard to win and persistence in both batting and fielding showed that the Development team had a lot to offer.
YEAR 10A The Year 10A team had a
fantastic season, finishing 4th in the competition with nine wins from 12 matches. The individual achievements included Ben Stockton’s unbeaten 134 against Riccarton High School, Angus Fulton’s exceptional run of scores, including 204 not out against Rolleston College, 110 not out against St Andrew’s College, and 115 not out against St Bede’s College; and Robbie Stewart’s crucial 106 against North West Youth. In the second half of the season, players stepped up to the
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