Shield wins to HSOB and Pirates

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

HIGH School Old Boys won last night’s crucial Walker Shield T20 cricket match against OBR by nine wickets to claim second place on the table with two rounds left before the final.

The former students lost only the wicket of Jak Rowe as they chased down OBR’s 141-7. Scott Tallott was on 65 not out off 49 balls, and Jeremy Tucker scored 50no.

Leaders Pirates went one better, defeating a depleted Gisborne Boys’ High School side by 10 wickets.

Boys’ High were dismissed for 55 before Tom Hayes, back in Gisborne on holiday, won the match for Kevin Hollis Glass Pirates in 21 minutes.

Hayes faced 21 balls and struck five fours and four 6s in an unbeaten innings of 52.

Tamarind HSOB 142-1 (Scott Tallot 65 not out, Jeremy Tucker 50no) defeated Bain Construction OBR 141-7 (Jak Rowe and Scott Tallott two wickets each).

Pirates 60-0 (T Hayes 52no) def GBHS 55 (Tom Hayes, Brad Reynolds, Luke Hayes and Dane Thompson took two wickets each).

Walker Shield points: Pirates 16, HSOB 8, OBR and GBHS 4.