Life begins @40 for ANZA Cricket!
Kneeling centre: Captain Geoff
In the world of cricket, turning 40 means one thing – you’re now eligible to play in the Singapore Masters Cricket competition!
In June and July, ANZA Cricket took part in the annual Masters League, a seven-team T30 tournament held at the Balestier Indian Association grounds and streamed live on YouTube.
Wily old dogs, new tricks, and plenty of skill were on display as ANZA finished mid-table, with some nail-bitingly close losses and standout performances along the way.
With batsmen retiring not out at 35 runs and bowlers capped at six overs each, the format ensures everyone gets a fair crack. A winning tactic? Have your top-order batters retire early, then return for a final-overs onslaught. Of course, keeping it all from going pear-shaped is part of the fun and the challenge.
ANZA Cricket was led by the ever-experienced Geoffrey Foreday, ably supported by vice-captain Anton Poder, both putting their hearts and souls into every match.
Notable performances came from:
- Steve Anderson (37 off 42 balls) and Chris Collins (36 off 35) vs Falcons
- Gavin Parker (35 off 44), Kane Stavens (36 off 35), Hemant Shiplikar (25 runs and 4–26), and Anton Poder (3–20) vs SCC
- Khrisna Ganapathi (36 off 46) and Hemant Shiplikar (38 runs) vs Spirits
- Akash Dogra (64 off 74) vs Misfits
- Gavin Parker (56 off 44), Sanjeev Kumar (3–15), and Drew Norris (18 runs and 2–18) vs Blue Knights
- Adil Kazi (4-29) vs Cuscaden Miguels
- Manish Naik (32 off 28)
A huge thank you to Geoff and Anton for leading the charge!
New season now on!
Check out the ANZA website at anza.org.sg for details on the 2025/2026 cricket season. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, there’s plenty of cricket on offer and available to all. We hold weekly NETs sessions at The Cage Dempsey, making it a great way to ease back into the game and enjoy the social perks that come with it. It’s very relaxed and welcoming, so even if you haven’t picked up a bat in years, you’ll fit right in. Email [email protected]
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