Premier Cricket
A late comeback with the ball ensured Greenvale Kangaroos are still in the fight against Monash Tigers in Premier Cricket. The Tigers got off to a flyer to be 1-131 before the Kangaroos rebounded. The last six wickets fell for 39 as the Tigers were bowled out for 256. The Kangaroos, who have improved with the bat in recent weeks, finished day one at 1-30, with Tony Ura not out on 20.
VSDCA
Brad Mitchell’s hot form with the bat continued for Plenty Valley in Sub-District cricket’s north-west division on Saturday. Fresh from 175 not out last week, Mitchell top-scored for the Bats with 64 not out in his team’s score of 197 against Preston. Ladder leaders Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows bowlers were again in the thick of the action against Kew. After sending Kew in, the Falcons restricted them to 156. Patrick Matautaava took four wickets and captain-coach Mitch Johnstone three.
NWMCA
The loss of quick wickets has put Gladstone Park on the back foot against Strathmore Heights in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association. Heights got off to a flyer, with most batsmen making a contribution on the way to 292. Gladstone Park’s reply got off to the worst possible start, both openers falling for ducks and star batsman Ryan Achilles for five. They will resume at 3-33 on day two.
