Iona pull off stunning nail-biter

Resuming at 0/37 the Jumping Jacks intentions were made clear early, passing the target just two wickets down.

Brad Gnaden (30) was unable to build on the start he made on day one while opening partner Michael Buzasi (61) accelerated the scoring to give the visitor a handy lead. He was well supported by Jake Jeffrey who finished with 52 not out.

It was a tough day for the bowlers with no one able to break through for more than a single wicket.

Batting for a second time the home side were in real trouble early, slumping to 3/11 before a steadying partnership from Stuart Davis (19) and Pete Felstead (16) finally got the scoreboard ticking over.

This was short lived however as the change bowlers tore through the Eagles middle order in scenes reminiscent of the first day’s play.

Liam Finnegan held firm for the home side, finishing the day at 33 not out.

Peter Shea was the pick of the bowlers with an accurate spell that saw him claim 3/5 off eight overs, which included five maidens. Buzasi chimed in with 2/18 off 12 while Mick Gnaden picked up two early wickets.

Hallora hold on

Jindivick Black 9/165 (dec) defeated Hallora 10/86 and 6/88

Hallora has held off a determined Jindivick Black to deny the Jumping Jacks the 10 points.

Resuming at 3/35 the Kangas got the jump on the home side early on with three quick wickets reducing them to 6/67.

Steve Fricke (43) and Nick Hume (38) combined for a 77-run partnership which gave their side a handy lead before Jindivick skipper Fricke opted to send the visitor back in.

Brayden Notman was the pick of the bowlers with a tidy spell of 3/25 off 10 with good support from Darren Simons (3/43) and Gerard Ockerse (2/1).

In their second dig the Kangas got away to a good start through handy contributions from Gary Donoghue (13) and Brad Ward (15), while Notman topped off his day with a valuable 25 that ensured his side would not be bowled out for a second time.

Pick of the bowlers was Shane Hoskins with 2/9 off five.