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PROVINCIAL

AN unbeaten knock of 95 from Chris Brittain proved the difference between Langwarrin and Red Hill last weekend.

Red Hill were first in to bat on Saturday. They played well, setting Langwarrin a target of 201 to win.

Luke Robertson and Simon Dart were Red Hill’s best, scoring 42 runs each. Matthew Prosser’s three wickets helped to restrict Red Hill’s total.

Prosser backed up his good showing with the ball with a handy innings as opener. He got Langwarrin off to a good start with a knock of 36.

First drop batter Brittain took the game by the scruff of the neck. He smashed 95 runs during his innings, hitting eight fours and three sixes.

Brittain’s efforts proved the difference. Langwarrin chased Red Hill’s total down with four wickets and three overs to spare.

Old Peninsula picked up a hard fought win at home over Pines on Saturday. They chased down a target of 127 with just three wickets left to spare.

Long Island and Baden Powell rounded out the winner’s list with victories over Baxter and Sorrento respectively.

PENINSULA

A MIDDLE order collapse cost Somerville the game against Heatherhill on Saturday.

The two sides faced off at Somerville Reserve. Heatherhill batted first and faced some struggles at the crease.

Heatherhill lost 4/10 at one stage. They finished their innings on 120, leaving the door open for Somerville to get the win.

Jack Kennedy bowled beautifully for Somerville. He posted figures of 6/28.

Somerville’s run chase never gathered any momentum. After number four batter Leigh Lowry was dismissed for 27 the wheels fell off.

Somerville’s next five batters were dismissed for scores of 4, 11, 6, 1, and 5. They ended up all out for 116, five runs short of victory.

Seaford Tigers picked up a seven wicket win over Flinders at home last weekend. On the road, Mornington picked up a good win over Dromana.

Mt Eliza had little trouble dispatching Moorooduc on Saturday. They won by nine wickets.

DISTRICT

OPENER Brad Lockhart’s sensational unbeaten 98 secured Carrum Downs a win last weekend.

Carrum Downs played Seaford at RF Miles Reserve on Saturday. Seaford batted first and were bowled out for 173.

Lockhart opened the batting for Carrum Downs, and took control of the match. He smashed 98 runs from 100 balls, carrying his bat through the innings.

Lockhart’s mammoth effort helped Carrum Downs pick up a five wicket win with just over three overs to play.

Delacombe Park had an excellent day at home in their round two matchup against Hastings. The home side scored freely, making 245 runs and losing just three wickets. Hastings were dismissed for 165, 80 runs short of a result.

Rosebud picked up a comfortable win over Crib Point on Saturday.

SUB DISTRICT

RYE have picked up a narrow win over Frankston YCW.

Rye played YCW at RJ Rowley Reserve on Saturday. Frankston YCW batted first and set their opponents a total of 134 to chase down.

Justin Barnes was pick of the bowlers for Rye. He took 3/15 off eight overs.

Rye had some early difficulties at the crease, but the efforts of opener Nathan Hunt kept them in it. Hunt made 53 runs while early wickets fell around him.

A strong showing from the middle order kept Rye chugging along, but a late collapse threatened to sink them.

Despite losing 3/7 late in the game, Rye managed to scrape over the line. They won with two wickets to spare and one over left to play.

Tootgarook had it easier on Saturday. They smashed Skye by nine wickets, winning with 17 overs left to play.

Balnarring picked up a good win on the road against Ballam Park on Saturday. Mt Martha and Boneo scored victories over Tyabb and Pearcedale respectively.

First published in the Mornington News – 11 October 2022