PROVINCIAL
SOME good bowling from Baden Powell has put Pines at risk of its first defeat for the season.
Pines, who are 6-0 in season 2025/2026, hosted Baden Powell at Eric Bell Reserve. It was an even contest on day one, as Baden Powell’s bowling attack prevented Pines from putting together a big total.
Plenty of Pines’ batters made good starts, but their top-scorer could only manage 28 before being dismissed.
Pines finished the day at 9/157. Luke Long was the pick of the bowlers on Saturday; he took 4/32 from 17 overs.
At Lloyd Park, Heatherhill put 6/175 on the scoreboard during their clash with Langwarrin.
Kieran Lenehan was Heatherhill’s best on day one. He hit a patient 70 from 142 deliveries, and finished not out.
Sam Prosser kept Langwarrin in the game, dismissing the top order and posting final figures of 4/66.
PENINSULA
A SOLID performance with the bat has put Balnarring in a good position for a win over Moorooduc.
Balnarring batted for 60 overs during a rain-interrupted day one on Saturday. Mark Walles top-scored with 57, closely followed by opener Joshua Peet’s 47 and skipper Luke Hewitt’s unbeaten 43.
Balnarring scored 5/222 before stumps was called.
Somerville had a good day at home last weekend, putting Seaford to the sword.
Somerville chose to bowl first on day one; a decision which paid off. Seaford only managed to score 8/78 from 61 overs at the crease.
Chris Brittain was fantastic for Somerville, posting 3/21 from 18 overs. Craig Black took two wickets and conceded just three runs from his 10 overs.
After 44 overs, Old Peninsula had scored 4/82 against Mt Eliza at home on Saturday.
DISTRICT
FLINDERS put on a show despite rain delays on Saturday, putting 127 runs on the scoreboard without losing a wicket.
Openers Max Wilkinson and Thomas Pengelly were infallible. Wilkinson hit 54 from 138 deliveries, and Pengelly scored 67 from 122. They both remained at the crease when rain brought the day to an end.
A late knock of 48 by Waligama Palleguruge saved Rye’s innings on Saturday.
Rye hosted Boneo at RJ Rowley Reserve. Boneo sent the hosts in to bat first, and ended up bowling them out for 154 towards the end of the day.
Palleguruge’s 48 runs batting at number seven could prove vital. Manu Goraya opened and scored 35 from 135 balls.
A five-wicket haul from Luke Chevalier helped Seaford Tigers bowl out Main Ridge on Saturday.
Main Ridge was dismissed for 148. Opener Jarrah Porter top-scored with 56 runs before being bowled out by Julian Walton.
Ladder leaders Carrum Downs scored 6/143 in difficult conditions against Carrum to close out the round.
SUB DISTRICT
A DOMINANT bowling effort from Brock Regan helped Tyabb wrap up a win over Pearcedale on Saturday.
It took no time at all for Tyabb to secure the win on day one of the two-day clash. Tyabb bowled out Pearcedale for 59, which they chased down with ease.
Regan took 6/34 for Tyabb in an impressive display.
Tyabb finished the day at 4/130. Sashin Dilranga scored 61 from 53 to help guide his side to victory.
Tootgarook are in danger of defeat against Skye. They only managed to set Skye a target of 109 to score to win on day one.
Skye will begin day two at 0/21.
Ballam Park scored 169 against Frankston YCW on Saturday. They batted all day long – opener Pubudu Edirisinghe scored an important 72 from 150 deliveries. Thomas Baron played an important supporting role, scoring 19 from 138 balls.
WOMENS DIV ONE
MT Eliza picked up a thrilling win over Tooradin with a ball left to spare on Sunday.
Tooradin batted first at Rutter Park Recreation Reserve, and put a good total on the scoreboard.
Tooradin scored 2/156 from their 30 overs. Skipper Stephanie Gonsalvez top-scored with an impressive unbeaten 76 from 72 deliveries.
Mt Eliza got to work quickly. Opener Phoebe Miller was in fine form; the captain scored 61 from 76 deliveries.
With time beginning to tick away, number four batter Mary-Lou McCarthy took control. She smashed an unbeaten 37 at more than a run a ball to guide her side to victory with just one delivery left to spare.
An awesome century from Julie Fearns helped ladder-leaders Somerville defeat Tyabb last weekend.
Somerville scored 5/185 from their 30 overs. Fearns retired not out for 100 off 78 deliveries.
Tyabb couldn’t get close, and was eventually dismissed for 74. Katelyn Van Loo and Lacey Jeremiah took three wickets each.
Mt Martha were comfortable winners over Rye on Sunday, securing a nine wicket victory with 19 overs left to spare. Katherine Laemmle was Mt Martha’s best with 37 not out.
