Plenty Valley’s season has come to an end in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-west.
After pulling off a stunning upset against minor premiers Williamstown last weekend, the Bats didn’t have another miracle up their sleeves, falling short against Kew in their semi-final.
Winning the toss, Kew made the decision to bat and early on it looked like the wrong one. Kew lost two quick wickets to slip to 2-14, but then steadied and set about putting together a big total.
A 100-run partnership turned things around for Kew and it continued on to make 9-323.
Christopher Weeks was the thorn in the Bats’ side, making 109.
The Bats started their innings well and looked to be in the game at 1-120.
But things started to go wrong – inconsistent batting, which has been an issue for the Bats all season, started to appear.
Only one of the Bats’ middle and lower order reached double figures, as they lost their last nine wickets for 68 to be all out for 188.
Opener Ryan Pearson scored 84 and skipper James Dickinson chipped in with 30, but there was little other support.
Kew will face Williamstown in the grand final, after the Seagulls defeated Melton in the other semi-final.
The Bats’ second side also lost their semi-final and their fourths had a tie, but their thirds have progressed through to the grand final.
