PROVINCIAL
DROMANA wrapped up a win over Old Peninsula on Saturday to maintain its spot on the top of the ladder.
Dromana bowled out Old Peninsula for 182 runs on day one. On day two last Saturday they batted well and finished the job.
Sam Fowler was the star of the match. The skipper scored a brilliant century, and ended up carrying his bat.
Dromana reached their target in 60 overs with eight wickets left to spare.
Pines’ excellent start to the season continued last weekend when they secured victory over Sorrento.
Pines dominated on day one on their home deck, smashing 407 runs before declaring. Sorrento battled but wasn’t able to get close to their target on day two.
Sharks skipper Dimitri Mascarenhas dug in to score an unbeaten 92 runs from 155 deliveries. His efforts weren’t enough to drag his side over the line – Sorrento finished up the day at 9/257.
Heatherhill defeated Langwarrin at Lloyd Park on Saturday. Red Hill rounded out the winner’s list with a victory over Baden Powell.
PENINSULA
AN incredible final wicket stand between Benjamin Hansen and Ned Matthew helped Moorooduc score a dramatic win over Seaford on Saturday.
Seaford scored 320 runs on day one, handing Moorooduc a tall target to chase down.
Moorooduc opener Benjamin Williams helped his side get started with an impressive knock of 60 from 68 deliveries. Raymond Curry came in at four and also made a big contribution, scoring 79 from 61.
Moorooduc’s hopes of victory looked dashed after they lost 5/14 to slump from 4/246 to 9/260. Their final two batters needed to dig in to save the game, but they proved up for the challenge.
Hansen scored 27 from 43, and Matthews scored 33 from 44. They managed to drag their side over the line for a famous one-wicket win with just 10 balls left to spare.
At Belvedere Reserve, a dramatic collapse cost Seaford Tigers the match against Long Island.
On day one Long Island only managed to score 146 runs before being bowled out. They needed to bowl well on day two to save their chances of victory.
At 5/70 Seaford Tigers were in huge trouble, but still in with a chance. They lost their next four wickets for just one run, dooming them to defeat.
The Tigers were bowled out for 90.
Zac Wilson and Joshua Swainston each inflicted damage for Long Island. They posted figures of 3/14 and 3/16 respectively.
Rosebud comfortably defeated Mt Eliza to keep hold of the top ladder spot. Somerville picked up a good win over Mornington to close out the round.
DISTRICT
CARRUM managed to hold off a challenge from Crib Point on Saturday to claim an important win.
On day one Carrum was bowled out for 243 runs. Jake D’Atri and Cory Foster were their best batters, scoring 53 and 78 respectively.
Crib Point looked up for the fight on day two at Roy Dore Reserve last weekend. Spencer Wilton and Luke Herrington both contributed around 40 runs to the scoreboard. Jack Knight came in at number six and scored 60 from 94 deliveries.
Ducks for Blake Hogan-Keogh and Tyler Wilton put Crib Point in trouble. The tail end struggled, and Crib Point ended up all out for 216.
Liam Hulett took 4/48 to help get Carrum over the line.
Carrum Downs beat Balnarring in a scrappy match on Saturday. Balnarring was bowled out for just 119 runs, dooming them to defeat.
Flinders comfortably beat Baxter last weekend. They had little trouble defending their day one total of 391.
Boneo beat Main Ridge on day one of their match at Boneo Recreation Reserve. Main Ridge managed to avoid outright defeat on day two – they scored 3/193.
SUB DISTRICT
TYABB’S unbeaten run this season is intact after a comfortable win over Mt Martha on Saturday.
Tyabb put 301 runs on the scoreboard on day one. They defended that total without too much trouble on day two – the Yabbies bowled Mt Martha out for 121 runs.
Mt Martha made a decent start, getting out to 1/81. Opener Tom Dugan made a half-century.
After a good start, Mt Martha completely collapsed. They lost 6/12 to go from 1/84 to 7/96, and were eventually bowled out for 121.
Tootgarook chased down Ballam Park’s total of 152 without too much trouble to wrap up a win last weekend. Tootgarook scored 7/249.
Delacombe Park bowled Rye out for 142 on Saturday to secure a 65-run win. Frankston YCW closed out the round with a win over Skye.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
CRIB Point navigated tricky weather conditions to grab a win over Seaford Tigers last weekend.
Rain interrupted play across the peninsula on Sunday. Crib Point hosted Seaford Tigers for a shortened 15-over match.
The Tigers batted first, and scored 87 runs from their 15 overs. Skipper Sally O’Meara top scored with an unbeaten 27.
The Magpies chased down their target in 12 overs to wrap up the victory. Rhiannon Hewitt starred with an unbeaten knock of 51. Rebecca Manby’s 23 not-out also helped Crib Point get over the line.
Tooradin’s undefeated run continued on Sunday when they hosted Carrum Downs.
Aimee Melford did the damage for Tooradin. She retired not out for 51 runs, helping her side reach a final total of 1/97 during a shortened 10-over innings.
Carrum Downs put in a good shift, but couldn’t topple the ladder leaders. They finished their 10 overs at 5/69.
Rye picked up a dominant win over Delacombe Park on Sunday. Rye had no trouble defending their total of 115 – Delacombe Park finished their innings at 5/39.
First published in the Frankston Times – 19 November 2024