PROVINCIAL
SORRENTO wrapped up a dominant win over Heatherhill in no time at all on day one of their two-day clash last Saturday.
Heatherhill was sent in to bat first at David MacFarlane Reserve last week, and failed to make any impact on the scoreboard. They were bowled out in the 39th over for just 58 runs.
Jake Wood did the damage for Sorrento – he finished the day with figures of 5/20 off 11 overs.
Wood backed up his bowling efforts with a knock of 42. He was supported by Mitchell Bench and Rhys Musgrave, who each finished the day unbeaten on 51 and 49 respectively.
Sorrento grabbed the win with ease, and closed out the day at 5/153.
James Spencer took four wickets for Heatherhill to limit the damage.
Ladder leaders Langwarrin put 298 runs on the board on day one of their match with Old Peninsula last weekend. Baden Powell set Pines a target of 181 to chase down, and Red Hill scored 251 against Dromana.
PENINSULA
MT Eliza are well on their way to a win over Seaford after a strong performance on day one of their two-day match.
Emil Madsen Reserve hosted Mt Eliza and Seaford on Saturday. Seaford batted first, but only managed to score 93 runs before being bowled out.
Ravindu Kodithuwakku ran riot for Mt Eliza, taking 5/24 from 15 overs.
Mt Eliza batted for 29 overs before stumps, and are within striking distance of the win. The hosts need to score 25 more runs to grab the victory.
A pair of half-centuries from Will Jewell and Patrick Nagel helped ladder leaders Rosebud reach a final total of 188 against Somerville last weekend.
Isaac Harrison was in fine form for Somerville. He took 5/47 to give his side a chance to beat the premiership favourites when the two sides meet again on day two.
Moorooduc was bowled out for just 108 by Long Island on Saturday. At Alexandra Park, Mornington scored 272 against Seaford Tigers – Mitchell Goddard scored an unbeaten 115.
DISTRICT
CARRUM had a day out on Saturday, setting Main Ridge a nearly impossible target to reach on day one of their match at Ditterich Reserve.
Carrum dominated from start to finish last weekend. Skipper Shaun Foster and Liam Hulett each scored centuries – Foster hit 132 from 208 deliveries, and Hulett hit an unbeaten 113 from 156 balls.
After 80 overs Carrum had scored 5/324.
Carrum Downs have made a start chasing down a target of 144 against Flinders.
After bowling out Flinders last weekend, Carrum Downs batted for 11 overs before stumps. They scored 1/35.
Balnarring set Boneo a score of 243 to chase down on Saturday. Crib Point scored 272 against Baxter.
SUB DISTRICT
LADDER leaders Delacombe Park scored 227 runs on day one of their match against Frankston YCW last weekend.
Peninsula Reserve hosted the clash on Saturday. Delacombe Park batted all day long – Bailey Daffy top-scored with an impressive 54 from 57 deliveries.
Sam Fulton bowled well for the Stonecats, taking 3/60 from 29 overs.
A shaky start to their run chase has put Mt Martha in a spot of bother against Skye.
Skye had a tough time on their home deck on Saturday. They were bowled out for 119 after just 59 overs.
Mt Martha’s run chase got off to a poor start. They finished the day at 4/30, and will need to dig in on day two to get things back on track.
Rye scored 169 against Tootagrook at RJ Rowley Reserve last weekend. Ballam Park put 142 runs on the scoreboard against Tyabb.
WOMENS DIV ONE
BALNARRING have locked in their spot in the Grand Final after an upset win over Tooradin.
Tooradin have been almost unbeatable this season, losing just once. They won the toss and elected to bat first on their home deck in the semi-final last Sunday.
After 30 overs, Tooradin finished up at 8/109. Their momentum was halted by Jemma Reynolds, who took 3/14 off 6 overs to give her side a good chance at victory.
With bat in hand, Reynolds finished the job. She smashed an unbeaten 69 runs to help her side lock up a dominant nine wicket win with 10 overs left to spare.
Balnarring will face Somerville in the Grand Final this weekend. Somerville dominated Rye to grab their place in the season-decider.
Phenomenal knocks from Lara Brittain and Julie Fearns helped Somerville put a big total on the scoreboard. Brittain scored an unbeaten 84, and Fearns finished not out on 52.
Somerville finished their innings at 1/167. Rye couldn’t get close, and soon ended up all out for just 42.
Brittain helped clean up the tail-end, taking three late wickets to cap off an excellent performance.
Balnarring and Somerville will play off in the Grand Final this Sunday, 9 March.