5th grade captain Steve Bull came within inches of breaking the CPCC high score record on a hot opening day where batting first and piling on runs was a popular theme.
Steve was left two runs short of setting a new benchmark when he was caught on the boundary and dismissed for a huge 177. The new team that broke away from last years A2s coasted to unbeatable score at Millers against Wakehurst.
At the top of the tree, 1st grade could only manage an average score of 179 against Mona Vale at Kitchener. Mona Vale are already 1/43 and CPCC will have their work cut out trying to bowl them out under their total.
2nd grade set a huge total for Wakehurst to chase next week at Lionel Watts. They finished just shy of 300 on 297, with the runs spread around a few guys. Doug Cambell and Al Richardson both hit 50s as they put on nearly 100 for the 3rd wicket. Luke Ireland top scored with 69 not out batting at number 8. Despite the avalanche of runs, club president Col Huxley has taken the golden duck medal off Toby Horstead after he was fired by skipper Brendo.
3rds suffered a tough day in the field and will be hard pressed chasing down 279 next week. The B2 champions from last year Wakehurst came out swinging and on a dry Lake Park outfield. In superb bowling conditions the Plateau was forced to watch numerous balls disapear to the boundary, but did well to peg Wakehurst back with some handy catching. Mick Mackin and David Quarford took 4 each. CPCC are already 2 wickets down for 40 in their run chase.
The 4th Grade game hangs in the balance with Dee Why being bowled out for 171 at Warriewood, CPCC are 2/30 in reply. Plateau's 2nd highest wicket taker last season Matt Moore has shot to an early lead with a great haul of 7/58.
The 7th Grade, or presidents cup, team has also set a massive total and will have their sights firmly set on an outright victory next week. Toby Horstead continued his great form from England and last season scoring 75 as opener. James Price hit 41 not out in his return game for the club and Jacko chipped in with 31.
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