Award Winners at Club Dinner

Vauxhall Tankard Award The Vauxhall Tankard Award is presented to the individual who contributes the season's most outstanding match-winning performance. This year, the honour goes to a young player who managed to take 6 for 17 in an Under 15 match against Ballymena. Six wickets on any occasion is quite a feat but, to do so in a 20 over match where bowlers are only alloted 4 overs, is truly exceptional. Gavin Richards performance saw a victory from the last ball of the match and is a deserving winner of the Vauxhall Tankard.
Gavin Richards, pictured receiving the Vauxhall Tankard from NCU President, Dr. Murray Power.
Young Cricketer of the Year Matthew Kernohan had a very successful first full season on the First XI. He bowled with genuine pace and hostility troubling the best batsmen and taking 15 wickets at 35.67. He also scored useful runs in the lower order, including a maiden First XI half-century at Waringstown.
Matthew Kernohan, pictured receiving the Young Cricketer of the Year Award from NCU President, Dr. Murray Power.
Second XI Batsman of the Year Chris Campbell enjoyed an outstanding season with the bat for the Second XI. He scored a total of 650 runs at an average of 40.63, including six half- centuries with a highest score of 89.
Chris Campbell, pictured receiving the Second XI Batsman of the Year Award from NCU President, Dr. Murray Power.
Second XI Bowler of the Year Rory Thompson enjoyed a fine all-round season. He scored 365 runs and was leading wicket taker for the Second XI. His medium-pace picked up 32 wickets at an average of 16.41 with best figures of 4 for 18. He was also team captain.
Rory Thompson, pictured receiving the Second XI Bowler of the Year Award from NCU President, Dr. Murray Power.
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