PROVINCIAL
RED Hill put up a good fight on Saturday, but still fell short against Pines.
Pines came into the two-day match undefeated, and put a whopping 347 runs on the board on day one. Red Hill had a good crack at their target on day two, but it proved too tall a task.
Simon Dart was fantastic for Red Hill; he hit 121 runs from 136 deliveries to give his side a chance. Henry Riddle and Rhys Hewitt also scored half-centuries.
Time ended up being the enemy for Red Hill. They finished their 80 overs at 8/296.
Ricky Ramsdale’s economic bowling helped seal the win for Pines. He bowled 27 overs, conceding just 63 runs. His dismissal of Simon Dart also proved crucial.
A phenomenal final wicket partnership saw Sorrento beat Dromana in a thriller on Saturday.
Chasing 208 to win at David MacFarlan Reserve, the Sharks had a few hiccups. Sam Fowler tore through their lineup on his way to final figures of 5/57.
With plenty of runs still to score, Jake Wood and Henry Squire were left at the crease for Sorrento. They proved up for the fight, and eventually secured a famous one-wicket win.
Jake Wood hit an unbeaten 48 from 84, and Squire scored a vital 16 from 30.
Mornington comfortably defended its day one total of 250 on Saturday, bowling out Heatherhill for 121. Langwarrin were five-wicket winners over Baden Powell at Overport Park.
PENINSULA
OLD Peninsula continued its winning ways on Saturday, getting the better of Seaford at RF Miles Reserve.
Seaford scored 169 runs on day one – Justin Grant tore through the middle order to keep the batting side on the back foot.
Old Peninsula’s run chase didn’t get off to a smooth start. Dil Pageni took five wickets for Seaford, leaving the ladder leaders in a spot of bother.
Justin Grant and Wade Pelzer ended up taking control of day two. They scored an unbeaten 69 and 50 respectively to guide their side over the line for a five-wicket win with 19 overs to spare.
Rosebud was dealt a blow on Saturday when they were bowled out for a paltry total by Balnarring.
Chasing 135 to win, Rosebud only managed to score 51 before they were all out. Balnarring’s Luke Hewitt and Ben King combined to dominate Rosebud with the ball.
Somerville were comfortable winners over Moorooduc on Saturday. Long Island chased down Mt Eliza’s total of 157 with eight balls left to spare.
DISTRICT
CARRUM Downs held on for dear life against Main Ridge on Saturday to maintain its grip on the top of the ladder position.
Carrum Downs put a decent total on the scoreboard on day one, scoring 208 before being bowled out. Main Ridge proved up for the fight, but fell short.
After a few early difficulties, Main Ridge’s middle order settled in and chipped away at the target. Oliver McEnroe scored 46 from 100, and number nine batter Baden Albress scored an impressive 39 from 72.
Despite a brave late push, Main Ridge was bowled out for 201. Carrum Downs won by 17 runs.
Seaford Tigers’ day one total of 303 proved enough on Saturday, as the Tigers wrapped up a hard-fought win over Flinders.
Flinders didn’t take the loss lying down, coming within 30 runs of victory before the Tigers bowled them out. Jackson Coles top-scored on day two with 78 from 92 balls.
Crib Point couldn’t get near Boneo’s target of 316 last weekend. The Magpies were bowled out for 147.
Rye closed out the round with a four-wicket win over Carrum at Roy Dore Reserve.
SUB DISTRICT
FRANKSTON YCW wrapped up an innings win over Pearcedale on Saturday.
The damage had already been done on day one after Pearcedale was bowled out for just 46. The Stonecats chased down that target with ease, and ended up declaring for 164 after just 25 overs.
Pearcedale’s second innings went a little better, but they couldn’t do enough to avoid an innings defeat. Pearcedale was bowled out for 107.
Levi Mcloughlin-Dore impressed on day two. He posted final figures of 5/20.
Mt Martha battled hard to defeat Skye at Ferrero Reserve last weekend.
Chasing 191 to win, Mt Martha’s run chase got off to a rocky start. They lost opener Travis French and first drop batter Reeve Di Gregorio for ducks.
Duncan Brown came in at number four and took control of the innings. He hit 98 runs from 228 deliveries, helping guide his side to a three-wicket win.
A half-century from Bailey Daffy wasn’t enough for Delacombe Park to chase down their target against Baxter on Saturday. Delacombe Park was bowled out for 185, falling comfortably short of Baxter’s day one total of 279.
Tyabb bowled well to secure a 21 run win over Tootgarook away from home last weekend.
WOMENS DIV ONE
ELLA Hilton was the star of the show on Sunday as Rye/Boneo beat Balnarring.
Rye/Boneo was sent in to bat first at RJ Rowley Reserve. Hilton opened the batting and smashed an unbeaten 101 runs from 65 deliveries; she hit 12 fours and 3 sixes.
At the end of their 25 overs, Rye/Boneo had scored 8/166.
Balnarring came close to reaching their target, but fell just short. Skipper Jemma Reynolds hit 77 runs from 48 deliveries, but it wasn’t enough to drag her side over the line.
Balnarring scored 149 from their 25 overs, falling 17 runs short of victory.
Somerville continued their undefeated run on Sunday with a comfortable win over Crib Point.
Somerville scored 4/207 from their 30 overs. Marlee Black and Lara Brittain top-scored with scores of 72 and 52 respectively.
Crib Point scored 9/103 in reply, comfortably short of the score needed to win.
Mt Martha beat Mt Eliza by ten wickets last weekend, chasing down a target of 66 in just 13 overs. Angela Dunn scored 37 not out from 40 deliveries.
