Cambridge High School year 10 student Zak Anderson wrapped up his junior cricket season in style on Saturday afternoon, smashing 102 off 79 balls before retiring not out.
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The ton helped his Colts team chalk up an impressive 258-run total off 40 overs in their end-of-season clash against Cambridge High’s other year 9-10 side, the Junior XI.
After watching his son in sizzling form, Anderson’s father Innes also came to the party, cranking up the barbecue for lunch. Players and their supporters demolished 70 sausages over the day, and a giant chocolate cake added to the festive atmosphere.
With full bellies, the Junior XI replied with 148 run off 37.5 overs.
Sid Manuvimal, who co-captained the Junior XI with Rikki Cameron, was upbeat.
“It was nice, they were a very friendly team and it made the atmosphere very fun to play in,” he said.
He also put in his best batting performance of the season in the local derby, coming in at number seven to score 13 runs off 53 balls.
“I’ve had a horrible season so far with my batting, a high score of three, so coming out here against a really important team and hitting my high score felt really good,” he said.
Colts captain Kaleb Barr was pleased his side, mostly made up of year 10 players who will graduate to senior cricket next year, had finished their season on a high.
“It was a good send off for the year 10s and hopefully we’ll be in the same team next year,” he said.
“It was just an enjoyment to have this team and to play with the boys.”
Colts fielder Tom Vercoe whips the ball in.
Colts bowler Flynn Jenkins.
Lucian Gaiger faces a delivery from Riley Jenkins, watched by keeper Zak Anderson.
Colts keeper Zak Anderson returns the ball.
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Colter bowler Ollie Broadbent charges in.
Colts captain Kaleb Barr launches into a delivery watched by his father, umpire Anton Barr.
Colts players (from left) Jay Anderson and his brother Zak celebrate a wicket with teammate Tom Vercoe.
Colts fielder Jay Anderson fires one back to the keeper.
Colts keeper Zak Anderson, who scored a century in the first innings, watches as Junior XI batsman Milan Yadav receives a delivery.
Colts bowler Flynn Jenkins.
Junior XI batsman Hugo Ewen in action.
Zak Anderson donned wicket keeping gloves for his Colts side after scoring an unbeaten century on Saturday.
