PHUKET INTERNATIONAL CRICKET SIXES 2007

Postels upset in openers

The second day of the Montpelier Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2007, being played at Karon Stadium, saw a few surprises as round one was completed and teams were allocated to Cup, Plate, Bowl and Spoon Dvisions. Defending champions Perth Postels could not get their game together and with two losses from two games and a low run rate they placed 19th from 19 teams in the tournament and have been consigned to the Spoon Division, along with the Wild Men from Borneo, the fancied Applecross Postels, and Green Man Gunnas.

Topping the standings after Round One are Lamma CC from Hong Kong, regulars at the Phuket Sixes. Two wins from two in the first round plus a solid performance versus Pokari CC of Bahrain in the top Division sees Lamma as strong title contenders this year.

The Bounty Buccaneers may be kicking themeslves for possibly overperforming in round one and finding themselves allocated to the Bowl Division. But in their first match in the Bowl they did manage to defeat a spirited Karon Seasanders side, despite a 34 not out from Mark 'Scarfy' Whetton of the Seasanders in a close encounter which the Buccaneers won with a single off the last ball.

Play continues today from 9am with the Wild Men from Borneo featuring their infamous 'shot box' versus Green Man Gunnas the first scheduled match.

There will be a local children's exhibition match at 5.45pm followed by a charity fundraising Twenty20 cricket match under floodlights featuring the best players from the tournament. Sides will be captained by ex Australian Test cricketer Trevor Chappell and South African pro Kenny Jackson.

Entrance for spectators is free and refreshments are available.

The finals will take place tomorrow.

For further information go to website

www.phuketsixes.com or contact Mark Burns media.

Bangkok Post

Last Updated : Saturday April 21, 2007