PROVINCIAL
PINES have cemented their spot on top of the ladder with a hard-fought win over Heatherhill.
After a day one washout the week prior, play was reduced to 40 overs each across the MPCA on Saturday. Pines batted first at Eric Bell Reserve last weekend, and had a few difficulties putting a score together.
Opener Ricky Ramsdale was dismissed early, with Nick Christides following not too long after. The Pines middle order got things back on track.
A hard-fought 41 from Billy Humphrey helped the ladder leaders put a decent total on the scoreboard. Declan Jackson was also a good contributor, scoring an unbeaten 32 to guide his side to a final total of 7/147.
Heatherhill looked on their way to victory thanks to good scores from Tahsinullah Sultani, who scored 44 from 40 deliveries, and Kieran Lenehan, who scored 55 from 94. A tail order collapse ended up costing Heatherhill the game.
Heatherhill went from 6/127 to all out for 136. Lenehan battled bravely, but his was the final wicket to fall.
After a great knock with the bat, Billy Humphrey took 4/30 to lock up the victory for his side. Declan Jackson also bowled well, taking 3/20.
Pines emerged victorious by 11 runs, keeping their winning streak intact.
A phenomenal century from Rhys Elmi was the highlight of Baden Powell’s win over Sorrento on Saturday.
Rhys Elmi smashed 100 runs from 108 deliveries. He put on a big partnership with Dale Elmi, who scored 73 runs from just 41 deliveries.
Baden Powell set Sorrento a formidable target of 259 to chase down to win.
The Sharks had a good crack, but only managed to score 9/208 from their 40 overs. Jake Wood top scored with an entertaining 71 from 54 deliveries, hitting seven sixes.
Red Hill finished the round in second place after comfortably defeating Langwarrin at Lloyd Park.
Langwarrin scored 132 from their 40 overs, which Red Hill chased down with six wickets to spare. Simon Dart top scored for the victors with an unbeaten 54.
Mornington scored a win over Dromana at home to close out the round.
PENINSULA
ROSEBUD emerged victorious in their top-of-the-table clash with Old Peninsula on Saturday.
Old Peninsula and Rosebud have been the two in-form teams to start the 2025/2026 season. Peninsula Grammar hosted their clash last weekend.
Old Peninsula batted first, and struggled badly. Skipper Tom La Brooy top scored with 44, but he didn’t get much support. Eight of Old Peninsula’s batters failed to crack double-digits.
After 40 overs, Old Peninsula ended up all out for 127. Jarrod Hicks tore through the top order on his way to final figures of 4/30.
Rosebud reached their target with five wickets to spare, and more than five overs left to play.
Will Jewell, Patrick Nagel, and Kiern Hanley each put in good shifts for Rosebud. They scored 38, 35, and 31 respectively.
The result means Rosebud and Old Peninsula each have a 4-1 record for the season.
A brilliant unbeaten knock of 84 by Ravindu Kodithuwakku helped Mt Eliza secure a dominant nine wicket win over Moorooduc last weekend. Balnarring were seven-wicket winners over Somerville on Saturday thanks to an excellent unbeaten 75 from Darcy Warmbrunn.
Long Island’s strong bowling helped them get the win over Seaford. They bowled out the Tigers for 122 to defend a total of 164.
DISTRICT
SOME great bowling from Cory Foster and Liam Hulett has helped Carrum claw over the finish line against Seaford Tigers.
Carrum has enjoyed a good start to the 2025/2026 season, losing just once. They travelled to Belvedere Reserve on Saturday to tackle the Tigers.
Seaford Tigers batted first, and their top order was dominated. Foster ripped through the first three batters, sending them each back to the sheds for paltry totals.
Liam Hulett then came in and sent the middle order packing. From their respective eight overs, Foster ended up with figures of 3/17 and Hulett took 3/11.
Seaford Tigers scored some late runs to finish with a final total of 8/114. Carrum’s bowling efforts proved vital in the end.
Jack Brooking took 4/11 to keep the Tigers in the game. Carrum managed to drag themselves over the line, but not by much. Carrum won by two wickets with a little more than an over left to play.
Liam Hulett backed up his bowling achievements with an important 30 with the bat.
Carrum Downs continued their good form with a dominant win over Flinders on Saturday. Around the grounds, Crib Point beat Rye at RJ Rowley Reserve and Boneo beat Main Ridge at AR and F Ditterich Reserve.
SUB DISTRICT
MT MARTHA picked up its fifth consecutive victory on Saturday to cement its spot on top of the ladder.
Mt Martha hit the road to take on Tyabb at Bunguyan Reserve. The Yabbies have also enjoyed a good start to the 2025/2026 season, and sit among the top sides on the table.
A fantastic 110 at a run-a-ball from opener Travis French put Mt Martha in a strong position. The undefeated ladder leaders scored 8/202 from their 40 overs.
Tyabb ended up all out for 137 in reply. Corey Marshall was pick of the bowlers for Mt Martha; he ended up taking 3/32 from his eight overs after sending the two openers and first drop batter back to the sheds.
A brilliant final wicket stand between Matthew Rupe and Thomas Moore saw Pearcedale score a thrilling win over Ballam Park on Saturday.
With just one wicket left to spare, the two tail-enders dug in for five overs to grab the victory for their side. Pearcedale chased down 108 to win.
Frankston YCW took just 18 overs to chase down Toogarook’s target of 90 at Truemans Road Reserve last weekend. Skye’s match with Baxter ended up abandoned on Saturday, and Delacombe Park had a bye.
WOMENS DIV ONE
MT Martha’s good start to the season continued on Sunday when they took on Balnarring.
The two sides did battle at Ferrero Reserve in difficult conditions. Balnarring batted first, and scored 2/53 during a rain-interrupted innings.
Mt Martha had little trouble chasing down their target, clinching victory in just six overs. Angela Dunn top scored with 42 from 21 deliveries.
An unbeaten half-century from Sarah Norris helped Crib Point beat Mt Eliza at Emil Madsen Reserve last weekend.
Crib Point batted first away from home, and scored 3/118 from 18 overs. Norris retired at 51 from 49 deliveries, and Laura Herrington also impressed with an unbeaten 20 from 23.
Mt Eliza’s run chase got off to a decent start – opener Char Palmer put 22 runs on the scoreboard – but was brought down by a middle order collapse.
Three quick wickets from Sarah Norris put the game beyond doubt. Mt Eliza finished their 18 overs at 6/57.
Rye/Boneo comfortably beat Tyabb on Sunday. A half-century from Ella Hilton helped them grab a nine wicket win.