Brittain smashes another big ton PROVINCIAL By IT Gully BAXTER’S Chris Brittain smashed his second big century in as many matches on Saturday as his side posted 7/363 against Crib Point. Brittain belted 10 sixes and nine fours in his massive knock of 181, backing up the 155 he hit against Mornington the match before. Both the Magpies and Doggies have some of the best bowlers running around in the MPCA. In addition to two massive tons, Brittain has also hit two half centuries against Langwarrin and Sorrento this season, giving him almost 500 runs for the year. Former Victorian wicket keeper
and South Australian coach Darren ‘Chuck’ Berry told radio SEN listeners during the week that Brittain’s knock of 155 was one of the best he had seen. Berry does some specialist coaching at Baxter and at Mornington. While Brittain’s knock was something special, there was a more than reasonable batsman at the other end dominating the attack – Daniel Warwick. The Baxter skipper was superb in his knock of 124. The highest score after that was Ben Brittain with 13. Regardless, almost 400 will be too many for the Magpies to track down. Langwarrin is just 37 runs from victory against Pines after the first day where they bowled out the home side for 109.
Kangas skipper Travis Campbell was at his best as he led the charge with 5/35 from 13.1 overs, while leg spinner Matty Prosser made it 13 wickets for the season with 3/22 from 14 overs. In reply, Langwarrin isn’t out of the woods, four wickets down for 73. Matty Prosser was the best of the top order bats with 24. Campbell and Aaron Edwards are the not out batsmen. Nick Wilcox and Pat Jackson each have two wickets for the Piners. Sorrento has already won its match against Moorooduc. The Ducs batted first and were bowled out for just 85. John Collison scored more than half of the runs with 43.
Rob Parslow picked up 4/18 for the Sorras while CJ King snared 4/39. In reply, Sorrento is 3/149, Corey Harris not out 61 and Ben Tracy unbeaten on 35. Somerville has set Long Island 259 for victory after skipper Leigh Lowry belted 128 and Brenton Alp 54. Nick Marshall also opened with 35 to help the home side to a very competitive total. Chris Hocking and Stuart Swift were the pick of the bowlers with three and four wickets respectively. Mt Eliza and Peninsula Old Boys are locked in what appears to be a tight tussle. In the battle of the neighbours, the Mounties batted first and posted 263.
Damien Kent was among the runs again for the home side, opening with 84, Keith Biggs hit 57 and Tim Clark 45 to be the key run makers. Evion Bowen and Jon Forrest each claimed three wickets for the Old Boys. Mornington looks set for victory against Pearcedale after a solid day with the ball. The Doggies rolled the visitors for 132, Michael Heib dominating with the ball with 7/46. Brad McDonald claimed 2/27. Shayne Gillings (38) and max Blackburn (34) offered some middle order resistance for the Panthers when their side was reeling at 4/38.
Reds continue their domination DISTRICT By IT Gully MT MARTHA has continued its domination in District cricket, already picking up the 12 points against Main Ridge. Main Ridge have been a major disappointment this season with high expectations that they would be a real challenger in 2016-17. However, the Ridge’s form has been up and down and they find themselves mid-range on the ladder. On Saturday they batted first and were rolled for just 125. Michael Holmes opened with 27 and Billy Sakalis was the next best with 24. Shaun Foster was sent packing for a blob and skipper Gareth Wyatt was trapped in front for 17. Wyatt has
scored just over 100 runs this season (76 coming in one innings against Rye), which is far from the star Wyatt that we have come to expect. Rhys Whitling, Michael Claven and Curtis Stone all did the damage with the ball for Mt Martha. The Reds have already past the total, skipper Mitchel Darvill scoring 78 at the top of the order and Riley Shaw hitting 40. In the battle for outright top spot, Red Hill is just 69 runs from victory against Flinders. Flinders batted first on their home deck on Saturday and were bowled out for 127. Tom Clements was the best of the Sharks’ bats with 39, while Blake Hogan-Keogh hit five fours in his 31. Brent Martin was the pick of the Red Hill bowlers with 5/25 from 26.1
overs. Carl Robinson also did some damage with 3/32 from 20 overs. In reply, Red Hill faced the final 14 overs of the day and settled on 1/59. Matt Merifield was in a destructive mood for the Hillmen, blasting two sixes and five fours on his way to 41. Delcombe Park has set Seaford Tigers with a challenge of scoring 299 to win their match. The Parkers batted first on their home deck and it was Jon Guthrie this time who took to the bowling with a fine 132. Guthrie’s century included 10 fours and three sixes. Nick Christides was also up and going with 74, while Evan Campbell chipped in with 39. David James, Ash Mills and Max Watters all picked up two wickets each for the Tigers. Baden Powell is just 51 runs away
from victory against Rye. The Demons batted first on Saturday and made 111 in 69 overs. Aaron Vernon was the pick of the Rye batsmen with 37, while Andrew Dunn scored 17. In reply, the Braves are cruising at 0/61, Coen Chernishoff and Elia Carter both undefeated on 29. Rosebud has started well in its chase against Seaford, who were bowled out for 200. Seaford batted first on its home ground and Ryan McQueen got his team away to a good start with 62, while receiving good support from Chris Cleef with 44. However, Jason Nagel took wickets at important times, including that of McQueen, and finished with 4/59 from 27 overs. Billy Quigley picked up 3/47 from 13 overs.
In reply, the Buds are 1/47, Brian Doughty the out batsman for 18. Quigley and Mathew Maher are the not out batsmen. Boneo has set Heatherhill 204 for victory. The Pandas top and middle order failed miserably which put real pressure on the middle and lower order. Thankfully Cam Wiliams (64) and Leigh Janssen (39) made an impression late in the innings. Boneo was 3/23 at one stage and then 7/70 before the late comeback. Jason Hinde was superb with the ball for the Hills with 4/41 while Matt Meagher claimed 3/44 from 27.1 overs. Brett Maxwell was also good for the home side with 3/55 from 17 overs.
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