PROVINCIAL
LANGWARRIN has kept their season alive with an impressive win over Red Hill, as MPCA cricket returned for 2026 with double-header action.
Red Hill hosted the Kangaroos at Red Hill Recreation Reserve in one-day cricket on Saturday. Langwarrin batted first, and looked refreshed and revitalised after the Christmas break.
After initially stumbling out of the gates to 2/10, Langwarrin took control of the game. Skipper Matthew Prosser came in and smashed 88 from 87 deliveries.
Langwarrin’s middle order was in fine form. The Kangaroos ended up scoring 8/227 from their 40 overs.
Red Hill struggled during their run chase. After a middle order collapse they were 8/96.
A late knock of 46 from 33 by Thomas Lewis helped Red Hill put a more respectable total on the scoreboard, but they still fell comfortably short of victory. Red Hill was bowled out for 162.
Half-centuries from Tom McDermott and Billy Humphrey helped ladder leaders Pines grab a win over Heatherhill on Saturday.
Pines set Heatherhill a target of 194 to chase down. At 8/118 they looked in huge trouble, but a strong showing from the tail kept Heatherhill in contention.
Despite brave performances by Tyler Neal and Shaun Miller, Heatherhill was bowled out for 174. Pines won by 20 runs.
Mornington beat Dromana by 58 runs on the road last weekend. Sorrento also started 2026 with a bang, smashing Baden Powell by nine wickets. Zac Wood took 5/14 for the Sharks.
PENINSULA
SOMERVILLE have continued their winning ways in the new year, picking up a win over Balnarring on Saturday.
Somerville hosted the 40-over match last weekend. The home side batted first, and put 194 runs on the scoreboard.
Nick Mann top-scored for Somerville with an unbeaten 79 from 97 deliveries. Kiefer Peries scored 48 from 89.
Balnarring’s Xavier Warmbrunn led from the front with a knock of 60, but he didn’t get enough help from his teammates to wrap up the win. Balnarring finished their 40 overs 28 runs short of victory.
Jacob Evans was the pick of the bowlers; he took 4/40.
Mt Eliza held on for a tight win against Moorooduc last weekend.
In huge danger at 7/74, Mt Eliza ended up scoring 8/167 from their 40 overs. Reuben Higgins saved the day with a late knock of 67 not out.
Moorooduc came close to chasing down their target, but time ran out. They finished their 40 overs at 4/159, succumbing to an eight run defeat.
Skipper Liam Walsh top-scored for Moorooduc with 64.
Seaford defeated Long Island in a hard-fought contest on Saturday. Old Peninsula got the better of Rosebud.
DISTRICT
CRIB Point beat Rye in a thriller on Saturday.
Rye batted first at Crib Point Recreational Reserve, They scored 161 runs from their 40 overs – Satheesh Sivakumaran Fernandu top-scored with 62 from 55 deliveries.
Matthew Blake bowled well for the Magpies, taking 5/35 from his eight overs.
Crib Point had to fight hard, but they eventually got over the line for a thrilling one-wicket win with just two balls left to spare.
Carrum Downs’ total of 214 was enough to beat Flinders last weekend.
Flinders hosted the match at BA Cairns Reserve. Carrum Downs batted first, scoring 214 from their 40 overs.
Gordon Waterfall hit 81 from 97 deliveries. Robert Johnston also impressed with an unbeaten 63 from 67.
Flinders came close to chasing down their target, but couldn’t get the job done. Flinders ended up at 7/198 from their 40 overs.
Main Ridge beat Boneo by three runs in a thriller on Saturday. Seaford Tigers also picked up a win on Saturday, beating Carrum by six wickets.
SUB DISTRICT
BAXTER and Tyabb continued their strong seasons on Saturday with wins over Skye and Mt Martha respectively.
Skye Reserve hosted Skye and Baxter. After winning the toss Baxter batted first, and put 206 runs on the scoreboard.
Mark Cooper and Priyantha Kumara each scored half-centuries for Baxter. An impressive bowling effort from Trav Campbell, who took four wickets, helped keep Skye in the hunt.
Skye was bowled out for 144 in reply.
Tyabb held on for a narrow nine-run win over Mt Martha.
The Yabbies batted first, and set Mt Martha a target of 187 to score to win. Tyabb openers Sashin Dilranga and Ryan Regan scored 57 and 44 respectively to get their side off to a strong start.
Mt Martha opener Travis French hit 75 from 82, but didn’t get enough support from his batting partners. Mt Martha ended up all out for 177 after 40 overs.
Frankston YCW were nine-wicket winners over Pearcedale on Saturday. Tootgarook beat Delacombe Park by four wickets later that day.