Wilbur Shield

The Wiburd Shield is a prestigious cricket competition conducted by the NSW Schools Cricket Association. Emanuel School, as part of NSW Country and City Schools Cricket Association (CCSCA), entered an enthusiastic team which performed with great pride.

Emanuel School vs Australian Catholic College

Emanuel School vs Oakhill College

The Shield is a 40-over knockout competition open to teams of students 15 years or under.

In round one Emanuel was up against the Australian Christian College (ACC) from Marsden Park. The match was played at our home ground, Queens Park. ACC went into bat first and came up against some fierce bowling from Jake Greenberg and fantastic fielding by the whole team. ACC was all out for 87. 

Jake Greenberg

Emanuel’s batting performance was equally impressive declaring at 3 for 110. Jake Greenberg 39, Ethan De Melo 37 and Jake Hyman not out 19. It was a resounding victory for Emanuel.

Moving into round two, Emanuel travelled to Oakhill College, Castle Hill, complete with their full-sized electronic scoreboard. The boys realised that this school took their cricket seriously. Losing the toss, Emanuel was sent to field where the temperature rose quickly to a sizzling 36 degrees celsius.

Our bowlers worked hard with many of the boys having an opportunity to bowl.

After a tough 40 overs for Emanuel in the field, Oakhill College finished with 7 for 194.

Emanuel went in to bat opening with Oskar Beck and Rishon Cross who both performed well under enormous bowling pressure. Dark clouds loomed and the rain and cold came as our team batted through the dismal weather conditions, barely able to see the ball.

Ben Leslie – top scorer

Forty long overs were played out with Emanuel 8 for 127. Top scorers were Ben Leslie 49 and Oskar Beck 19.

Great sportsmanship throughout the competition was evident. It was a fantastic experience for all our young cricketers – bring on the Wilbur Shield, 2017.

Sharon Fairfax

PDHPE Assistant