05/06/2026
Three big results to report this week, and you’ll no doubt have heard about the destruction at Goldenacre. The 1st XI piled on 420 runs, which, while unconfirmed, could well be the highest score ever recorded by a Penicuik side.
Scores from Waring, Adams, Steel and Bracken led the way, while the attacking prowess of Huolohan and Ashforth added a rapid 37-run partnership to push the total beyond the 400 mark. With the ball, the victory was driven by the spin twins, Ashforth and Stephen “John Fury” Brooks, as Penicuik secured a stylish and emphatic win.
The 2nd XI endured a tough fixture at home, going down to Carlton. Led by determined innings from Dhames Nadarajah and Uday Ranaweera, the Diddy Dos battled hard but ultimately succumbed to a nine-wicket defeat.
The 3rd XI were also in action on Sunday, and batting higher up the order, talented youngster Archie Smith registered his first senior club fifty. Archie, you’ll remember, took a hat-trick on his 1st XI debut last year and continues to add to his growing list of achievements.
A strong all-round performance from the 3s saw them post over 110 runs. Their young bowling attack then led the way, bowling admirably and proving unlucky not to pick up more wickets. While defeat was the outcome on this occasion, there were plenty of positives to take away and another excellent platform for the club’s young cricketers to develop their games.
