Home » Sport » Strong performance from the Demons

Strong performance from the Demons

Tullamarine put it all together against PEGS on Saturday in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1.

The Demons made 7-181 from their overs with Gihan Kankanamge top scoring with 57 before being run out.

Pishan Hewage took three wickets for PEGS.

PEGS never really got going in the run chase and were soon in trouble at 6-56. The wickets continued to fall, with PEGS bowled out for 120.

Thameera Adikarinayake starred with the ball, taking 5-16 off his eight overs.

The Demons now sit seventh, two games outside the top four.

Deer Park continued its unbeaten run, this time beating St Francis de Sales.

Deer Park made 9-218 before restricting St Francis to 8-192.

Sunshine suffered a disappointing loss to bottom side West Coburg. Sunshine was bowled out for 141 in the 36th over.

Thilina Masmulla top scored with 48.

West Coburg got off to a flier with the bat putting on 109 for the first wicket. While both openers fell in quick succession, West Coburg continued on finishing 2-144.

The Crows sit in sixth, six points outside the top four.

In other results, Seddon defeated Airport West St Christophers and Altona North beat Altona Roosters.

In senior division, Keilor continues to keep the pressure on the top four after beating Westmeadows.

Sitting in fifth, the Blues know they need to keep winning if they’re to play finals.

The Warriors, who were starting to find form, were bowled out for 124 in the 36th over.

Clayton Campbell top scored with 23 at the top of the order.

Matthew and Jhett Gaskett took three wickets apiece for the Blues.

The Blues got off to a strong start with the bat, before losing 4-8. They would recover and finish 5-126.

Nathan Beever finished 51 not out.

The win keeps the Blues in fifth, three points outside the top four.

Meanwhile, St Albans had its best performance of the season, knocking off ladder leaders Aberfeldie.

The Saints made 6-189 from their overs with Simon Lambert top scoring with 59. Sohan Boralessa was the pick of the bowlers with 2-33.

Abers got off to a poor start and were soon in trouble at 4-31. With the exception of Craig Sheedy no one was able to get going.

Abers were bowled out for 159. Shanaka Silva took 3-18 off his seven overs.

The Saints sit in sixth spot.

Sunshine United was easily accounted for by Yarraville Club. The Tigers made 8-144, with the Clubbers finishing 1-145 in reply.

The Clubbers, who sit in second, are now only percentage behind Aberfeldie.

In the other matches, Druids beat bottom side Doutta Stars, while Haig Fawkner were too good for Craigieburn.

In division 3, Grand United had a massive win against Werribee Centrals, Sunshine Heights was too good for Laverton, East Keilor beat Footscray United, Sunbury accounted for Pascoe Vale Hadfield in a low scoring affair and Williamstown Imperials won against Point Cook.

In division 5, Jacana lost to Williamstown Congs and Donnybrook beat Roxburgh Park.

Digital Editions


  • Funding available to hold events in Hume

    Funding available to hold events in Hume

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 336543 Grant applications are now open for community and commercial event organisers looking to bring the Hume community together.…

More News

  • Council invests in senior centre

    Council invests in senior centre

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 336543 Hume council will invest in upgrades to the Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Centre in the 2026/2027 budget. The plan to invest in the…

  • Council services Australia Day hours

    Council services Australia Day hours

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 336543 Some Hume council services will be impacted or closed during the upcoming Australia Day public holiday on Monday 26 January. Customer service centres…

  • Big Switch timetable released

    Big Switch timetable released

    The new timetable for the train networks ‘Big Switch’ has been released, with the state government saying it will deliver more than one thousand extra weekly services. Public and Active…

  • 10 years of colourful celebrations

    10 years of colourful celebrations

    The 10th annual Whittlesea Colour Carnival is set to bring a vibrant day of festivities to the community this summer. The vibrant event has been organised by Mission Smile to…

  • Cricket is back

    Cricket is back

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 518147 Westmeadows has a red hot chance to upset a top four team, while Craigieburn’s top order again failed to fire in the return…

  • NGV Kids returns north this summer

    NGV Kids returns north this summer

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 452515 The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is bringing its Kids on Tour program back to the northern suburbs this summer holidays. Families can…

  • Brigades band together to fight Longwood fires

    Brigades band together to fight Longwood fires

    Fire brigades across the northern suburbs have banded together to fight the ongoing Longwood bushfire. According to Yarrambat Fire Brigade, the CFA crew prepared on Thursday night, January 8, for…

  • Kangaroos on the right track

    Kangaroos on the right track

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 445369 Greenvale Kangaroos are hoping a bit of luck goes their way in the back part of the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. The Kangaroos…

  • Meadow Heights house fire

    Meadow Heights house fire

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 246091 Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a house fire in Meadow Heights this morning, January 12. A call about smoke coming from a…

  • Man dies in hospital after arrest

    Man dies in hospital after arrest

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 206998 A 27-year-old man has died in hospital after being arrested in Craigieburn. On Friday January 9, police were called to a Discovery Close…