PROVINCIAL
THE two-day clash between Mornington and Pines in their semi-final was expected to be a win for Pines due to their domination throughout the season, but in a turn of events, Mornington was able to come out on top.
Mornington won the toss and elected to bat, and despite getting four ducks, they had a couple of high scorers.
Mornington’s best batter was Ryan Smith with 53 runs, followed by Matt Foon with 39 runs.
Ricky Ramsdale bowled exceptionally for Pines, taking five wickets, leaving Mornington with a final score of 10/156.
Pines then took to the crease, with most of their runs coming from Connor Jackson and Harley Peacestirling, each making 22.
Mornington’s captain Cameron Moon took four wickets, shutting down Pines quickly for just 106, handing Mornington the win.
Baden Powell elected to bat first after winning the toss against Red Hill, which turned out to be a poor decision.
Dale Elmi was Baden Powell’s best batsman, managing 52 runs, followed by Oliver Heavey who made 33.
Red Hill were able to shut Baden Powell down quickly due to the impressive fve-wicket haul by Simon Dart. Baden Powell finished their innings at 10/156.
Red Hill’s batting started well, with opener Luke Jackson retiring with the most runs after making 42 off 131 balls. Glenn Collett also performed well, managing 31 runs off 34.
Harry Heavey bowled very well for Baden Powell, making 5/15, but Red Hill was still able to finish on 6/156, handing them the win.
On 21 and 22 March, Red Hill will face Mornington at Red Hill Recreation Reserve in the grand final.
PENINSULA
AFTER an impressive start, Old Peninsula were able to beat Balnarring in their semi-final match.
Old Peninsula’s Hugh Peacock had an excellent time at the crease, making 87 runs not out. Charlie Collopy was not far behind, making 65 runs.
Old Peninsula finished their 80 overs on 8/281.
Balnarring then took to the crease with Luke Hewitt putting up a commendable score of 79 runs, though the rest of his team did not come to his aid.
Jamin Barron-Toop was able to shut down Balnarring with ease, taking five wickets and ending Balnarring’s run at 10/165.
Somerville won the toss in their two-day game against Rosebud, and their decision to bat first proved a good one.
Somerville’s openers failed to fire. Nick Mann came in and made a slow but steady 37 runs not out off 165 balls. Jack Kennedy also performed well, managing 32 runs off 44.
Jak Jowett and captain Patrick Nagel were Rosebud’s best bowlers, taking five and four wickets respectively, with Somerville finishing at 10/139.
Rosebud took to the crease afterwards, but had a rough time batting, with four ducks and a highest score of 24 runs made by Jarrod Hicks.
Somerville were able to quickly dispatch Rosebud with Ryan McNamara taking five wickets and Jack Kennedy taking four.
Rosebud ended up on 10/77, giving Somerville the win.
Top team Somerville will take on second place team Old Peninsula in their two day game at Somerville Reserve on 21 and 22 March in the grand final.
DISTRICT
DESPITE winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Seaford suffered a big loss at the hands of Carrum Downs.
Carrum Downs stepped up to the crease first and had a great innings, with Robert Johnston making 107 not out off 145; the team’s highest scorer by far.
Amandeep Singh bowled well for Seaford, taking four wickets. Carrum Downs ended on 8/276.
Seaford then took their turn batting and had a very difficult time, with one duck and four golden ducks. Anurudda Fonseka was Seaford’s best batsman, with 23 runs not out.
Josh Dinger had an outstanding bowling performance for Carrum Downs, taking 5/5 and being instrumental at shutting Seaford down at 10/44, taking the win.
Crib Point elected to bat first after winning the toss in their two-day clash against Rye, which resulted in Crib Point taking the win.
Captain Blake Hogan-Keogh was Crib Point’s best batter, making 67 runs, followed by Spencer Wilton who made 40.
Rye’s Waligama Palleguruge took an impressive seven wickets, but Crib Point still managed a huge target of 251 runs.
Rye took to the crease and struggled, with their highest score coming from captain Adam Ciavarella who made 23 runs, followed by Sashika Sushantha Gunathunga who made 21.
Matthew Blake held down the fort for Crib Point, taking four wickets which contributed to Rye being bowled out for 147.
Carrum Downs will take on Crib Point in next week’s grand final at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on 21 and 22 March.
SUB DISTRICT
TYABB beat Skye in their two-day game after winning the toss and electing to bat first.
Luke Rus was Tyabb’s highest scorer, making 73 runs off 180 balls. Udara Ravindu was not far behind, making 60 runs off 151 balls.
Skye’s captain Jake Prosser did a good job at shutting Tyabb down, taking five wickets and leaving Tyabb all out for 236.
Skye then took to the crease where they struggled to put figures on the board. Dylan Campbell was their highest scorer at 30 runs not out, followed by Billy Rolfe on 22.
Tyabb’s captain James Holland-Burch put in the work and took five wickets, ending Skye’s run at 10/145 and cementing the win for Tyabb.
Baxter elected to bat first after winning the toss against Mt Martha, which resulted in a win for Baxter.
Baxter’s captain Mark Cooper was their best batter by far, making 99 runs not out off 202 balls.
Steven Lindsay was Mt Martha’s best bowler, taking four wickets. Baxter was bowled out for 212 runs.
Mt Martha then took to the crease, and despite their three ducks, they put up a good fight. Travis French was their highest scorer, managing 54 runs, followed by Duncan Brown who managed 21 runs.
Joshua Mack helped guarantee a win for Baxter with his bowling, taking 5/15 and finishing Mt Martha off at 10/137.
Tyabb will take on Baxter in their two-day grand final match at Bunguyan Reserve on 21 and 22 March.