PROVINCIAL
PINES defeated Mornington in a hard-fought battle at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday.
Pines have been the team to beat all season, but Mornington are also enjoying a good 2025/2026 campaign. Pines batted first against the Bulldogs last weekend.
After a shaky start, Pines batter Harley Peace-Stirling came in and took control. He hit an unbeaten 67 from 102 deliveries to help his side reach a final total of 9/171.
Mornington’s run chase was going well before Ricky Ramsdale took the ball. He tore through the middle order and tail end to send Mornington packing for 142 runs. Time also worked against Mornington in the end; they had just five deliveries left to reach their target.
Ramsdale took 5/27 from seven overs.
The result means that Pines need just one more win to secure the top spot on the ladder for good.
Red Hill were narrowly defeated by Baden Powell on Saturday.
Red Hill came into the match in second place, with Baden Powell trailing them by two wins on the ladder. Baden Powell was sent in to bat first on their home deck.
Baden Powell set Red Hill a target of 167 to score to win. Travis Kellerman top-scored with 42 runs.
Red Hill failed to get any momentum going during their run chase. They lost their first four wickets in quick succession, and failed to recover.
Red Hill ended up all out for 124. Jack Gorbert and Luke Long did the damage, taking three wickets each for Baden Powell.
Langwarrin smashed Dromana by nine wickets at Lloyd Park last weekend. Sorrento also picked up a nine-wicket win, easily beating Heatherhill.
PENINSULA
SOMERVILLE were winners over Long Island on Saturday after an excellent bowling performance.
After being sent in to bat first, Somerville scored 8/182 at Ballam Park. Opener Kiefer Peries top-scored with 62 from 94 deliveries.
After making a good start, Long Island collapsed from 0/55 to 4/63. They continued to lose wickets, and ended up all out for 101.
Chris Brittain and Ryan McNamara took three wickets each for Somerville.
An unbeaten half-century from Xavier Warmbrunn has helped Balnarring beat Old Peninsula.
Old Peninsula batted first at home last weekend. After a few early stumbles, Justin Grant and Hugh Peacock each hit half-centuries to get the Pirates’ innings back on track.
Old Peninsula ended their 40 overs at 4/166.
Balnarring had to work for it, but eventually hit the winning runs with three wickets and three overs to spare. Warmbrunn’s unbeaten 66 proved vital.
Seaford beat Mt Eliza in a high-scoring affair last weekend, hitting 222 runs to win. Mt Eliza’s Ravindu Kodithuwakku scored 108 from 92 runs to keep his side in contention.
Rosebud bowled out Moorooduc for 101 to grab a comfortable win at home on Saturday.
DISTRICT
CARRUM Downs notched up another win on Saturday, beating Crib Point at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve.
Carrum Downs has been the side to beat all season, losing just once. Crib Point batted first against the ladder leaders last weekend, and was bowled out for 121.
Carrum Downs’ run chase wasn’t always smooth sailing, but they still managed to wrap up a four wicket win with five overs to spare.
A brilliant century from Scott Murray was the difference between Main Ridge and Flinders last weekend.
Main Ridge batted first at home, and set their opponents a monstrous target to chase. Main Ridge smashed 264 runs from their 40 overs.
Skipper Scott Murray led from the front; he hit 122 not out from 119 deliveries, including nine fours and five sixes.
Flinders worked hard to keep the door to victory open, but the task proved too tall. They were bowled out in the final over of the day for 238.
Carrum defeated Boneo by seven wickets on Saturday. Rye closed out the round with a tight win over Seaford Tigers.
SUB DISTRICT
BAXTER chased down a tough target in a hard-fought one-day match against Mt Martha on Saturday.
Ferrero Reserve hosted the two sides. Mt Martha batted first on their home deck, scoring 8/176 from their 40 overs.
Patrick Skelly top-scored for the home side with 61 from 87 deliveries.
Baxter’s run chase hit a couple of snags, but James Long and Simon Dignan combined to drag their side over the line. Long and Dignan hit an unbeaten 31 and 18 respectively, each at a run a ball.
Baxter won by four wickets with an over left to play.
Ladder leaders Tyabb took just 11 overs to chase down their target of 98 against Ballam Park on Saturday. Skye also picked up a dominant win, smashing Pearcedale by 141 runs.
A good partnership between James Webster and Matthew Whelan helped Tootgarook wrap up a victory over Delacombe Park last weekend.
WOMENS DIV ONE
A BRILLIANT partnership between Marlee Black and Julie Fearns helped Somerville lock up a win over Rye/Boneo on Sunday.
Black was outstanding for Somerville, hitting an unbeaten 91 from 92 deliveries. Julie Fearns hit 51 from 49.
The duo’s efforts saw Somerville reach a final total of 2/204.
Rye/Boneo opener Ella Hilton was in fine form, hitting 63 runs at a strike rate of almost 150, but she didn’t get enough support. Molly Harnett scored an unbeaten 40, and the next best batter scored just two. Five batters were dismissed without scoring.
Rye/Boneo was bowled out for 130.
Ladder leaders Mt Martha returned from the off-season break full of energy, and continued their winning ways against Tooradin.
Tooradin failed to put a big total together at Ferrero Reserve. They were bowled out for 74.
Mt Martha scored 6/172 from their 30 overs. Openers Angela Dunn and Katherine Laemmle hit 48 and 42 respectively.
Balnarring narrowly beat Mt Eliza at home on Sunday, and Crib Point closed out the round with a dominant nine-wicket win over Tyabb.