VSDCA
Plenty Valley fell short in its run chase against Brunswick in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-south. Brunswick made 5-270 from its over, with Simon Black taking two wickets for the Bats. The Bats lost two early wickets before steadying and were 3-139. The wickets then started to tumble and the Bats were all out for 183. Henry Cullen top scored with 69. The Bats sit in 12th spot after six rounds.
DVCA
Epping continued its good form with a solid win against the Research Eltham Collegians in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield. Defending 9-221, the Pingers restricted the Collegians to 9-128. Todd Hughes was the pick of the bowlers with 3-40. The Pingers are one of three undefeated teams after six rounds. In the Money Shield, Bundoora continued its good form, while Bundoora Park and Plenty also got wins.
Premier Cricket
A below par score proved costly for the Greenvale Kangaroos in Victorian Premier Cricket. The Kangaroos were bowled out for 128 by Northcote with nearly four overs remaining. Jack Timby played a lone hand with 51. Northcote had little trouble chasing down the runs, finishing 6-129 in the 38th over. Nick McGuane took 4-26 for the Kangaroos. The Kangaroos have one win for the season.
NWMCA
It was a tough day for Gladstone Park in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association George Luscombe Shield on Saturday. Chasing Buckley Park’s 6-234 in the top of the table clash, the Burras were bowled out for 140. Captain Anthony Fawcus top scored with 41. The Burras remain in second spot behind Buckley Park. In the Athol Attwater Shield, Hume was too strong for the Chargers, while the Northern Lions defeated Strathmore Heights. Hume sits in fourth spot and the Lions in sixth.
