Division 1
Buln Buln (337) vs. Drouin: Drouin’s woes in the top tier of the Warragul District Cricket Association continued on Saturday as they were forced to chase leather all afternoon; with Buln Buln posting a formidable first innings total of 337.
No doubt buoyed by the news of his selection in the Country Week squad, Rhys Holdsworth struck a fluent century to lead the way for the Lyrebirds, although he wasn’t alone in his run-scoring ways.
Jack Armour (24) and Jack Paull (35) added 53 for the first wicket to set the tone for the afternoon, and the likes of Brent Eastwell, who struck a measured 41, and Bryce Monahan, who concluded the innings with a blistering 69, chimed in with valuable contributions to propel the Buln total upwards.
Simon Gardiner bowled with impressive pace and accuracy in a prolonged spell of bowling (claiming 3-88 from his 20.5 overs) while Brad Glover (2-49) and Dale Weller (274) were also able to make breakthroughs.
However, on the back of some disappointing batting performances in recent weeks, the weight of evidence would suggest that the Hawks will have a hard time chasing down Buln’s target next weekend.
Vela rescues Kangas
Hallora (196) vs. Ellinbank (0-6): Early batting wobbles threatened to turn Hallora’s day into a disastrous one against Ellinbank, but the decision to move James Vela down the order proved to be a masterstroke – with the tenacious bat striking a sensational 85 to move his side out of immediate danger.
Nick Fairbank made the most of the early seaming conditions – with the humidity and