After finishing runners up in the ATCA T20 competition last year, PAOCCC went one better this year, defeating Pooraka by 19 runs on Adelaide Oval to be crowned T20 Premiers. On their way to the final, PAOCCC defeated 4 A1 sides, including winners of the first two T20 competitions, Grange.

Qualifying matches

ROUND 1

PAOC 10 for 107 defeated Payneham 10 for 91

Matt Christophers 32 (32 balls, 1 x 4)

Rick Francis 4 for 20 (4 overs)
Tim Boucaut 3 for 16 (3 overs)

ROUND 2

PAOC 5 for 156 defeated Goodwood 105

Sam Tyler 49* (2 x 4's, 3 x 6's)
Jon Tamblyn 32 (2 x 4's, 2 x 6's)
Rick Francis 29 (4 x 4's, 1 x 6)
Matt Christophers 23 (4 x 4's)

Rick Francis 3 for 14 (4 overs)
Sam Richardson 2 for 26 (4 overs)

ROUND 3

PAOC 6 for 104 defeated Pembroke OS 103

Tim Boucaut 24 (2 x 4's, 1 x 6)
Sam Tyler 24* (1 x 4)

Matt Thomas 3 for 15 (4 overs, 1 maiden)
Tim Boucaut 2 for 12 (3 overs)

QUARTER FINAL

PAOC 9 for 124 defeated Grange 6 for 117

Sam Hurburgh 41 (4 x 4's)
Michael Richardson 26 (1 x 4)

Sam Richardson 2 for 19 (4 overs)
Jon Tamblyn 2 for 20 (4 overs)
Tom Phillips 2 for 22 (4 overs)

SEMI-FINAL

PAOCCC 7 for 128 defeated Fulham 10 for 77

Michael Richardson 25 (1 x 4)

Tom Phillips 2 for 10 (4 overs)
Chris Drew 2 for 14 (3 overs, 1 maiden)
Rick Francis 2 for 18 (4 overs)

GRAND FINAL

PAOCCC 10 for 108 defeated Pooraka 10 for 89

Sam Tyler 41 (3 x 4's)
Matt Christophers 23 (3 x 4's)

Jon Tamblyn 4 for 21 (4 overs, 1 maiden)
Matt Thomas 2 for 12 (3 overs)
Tom Phillips 2 for 16 (4 overs)

MATCH REPORT

PAOCCC won the toss yet again and decided to bat on an Adelaide Oval wicket that unsurprisingly looked pretty flat. Hooky opened the batting with Christo and for the second time in as many Adelaide Oval fixtures was unfortunately unable to complete the game due to his ageing leg muscles. It was slow going early and when Tambo and Richardson departed in successive balls trying to clear the Chappell Stands, PAOCCC were in trouble at 4 for 42 off 12 overs. Tyler and Hurby were given the task of steadying the ship which they did beautifully. The lower order also chipped in to get the Reds to a competitive total of 108 from our 20 overs. Tyler was the best with the bat scoring 41.

108 was probably a little below par but we knew our strength in the T20's all season has been out fielding and bowling and were confident we had enough runs on the old scoreboard. Pooraka, who just stopped short of singing their team song at the change of innings, were incredibly confident of winning the game. However, as expected our bowling and fielding was first class and we didn't allow any of Pooraka's batsmen to break the shackles. Pooraka were bowled out for 89 in the 20th over with our marquee man Tambo taking 4 for 21 and Thomo and Philly picking up 2 wickets each.

The above culminates a very successful summer of T20 cricket for PAOCCC, having played and won eleven T20 matches (including winning the Statewide T20 Champions Cup), three of which were played on Adelaide Oval. Congratulations to captain Michael Richardson and to all players on an outstanding campaign!

Thanks for ATCA, SACA, Adelaide Oval and the umpires for giving us this opportunity. We also thank the competition sponsor, Greenthumbz, Greenthumbz

A photo gallery from the Final can be found here, Photos