Central Stags – Peter Ingram
After four excellent first class seasons of performances in all forms of the game Peter was recognised nationally with selection in the BLACKCAPS. This was as a result of sheer volume of runs for the Stags again this season.
Peter topped the “Stags” Plunket Shield aggregates with 855 runs, at an average of 77.72, even after playing in only seven of the ten games. This included an unbeaten 245 in the win v Wellington when he and Jamie How set a New Zealand opening partnership record of 428.
Peter was instrumental in the success of the Stags in the HRV Cup. He ensured that the team had a solid and quick start to their batting innings’ with four fifties and 316 runs at an average of 39.5 at a strike rate of 124.4.
Injury curtailed his involvement in the One Day Competition but he still scored 154 runs at an average of 30.8 in five games.
Peter is a leader amongst the “Stags” and is a vital contributor both on and off the field. To be awarded the Central Districts Life Members Trophy for the 2009/10 season is great recognition for his total commitment.
Central Hinds – Rachel Priest
Rachel is an experienced member of the Central Hinds who this year excelled in the team’s most successful season ever.
Rachel scored her first hundred, 103, in One Day cricket for the Hinds, took important catches and effected quality stumpings as the team performed the double by winning both the One Day competition and the Women’s T20 competition.
Overall Rachel scored 286 runs at an average of 35.75 and took 11 catches and 4 stumpings in the OD games. She scored 86 runs at 21.5 and took 5 catches and 3 stumpings in the T20 games.
Rachel also consolidated her place in the White Ferns with some stand out keeping performances in the T20 games v Australia.
R. H. Priest is a first time winner of the Central Districts Life Members Salver.
