Kangas in the box seat PROVINCIAL By IT Gully LANGWARRIN is in the box seat to win its match against Moorooduc in round five of MPCA Provincial cricket after having yet another good day in the field. The Kangaroos fielding and bowling has been a key to them sitting in the top four and it was at the forefront of their performance again on Saturday. The Ducs were bowled out for 155, Shamith Kannangara the top scorer with 38 after he was dropped on 30. Brett Wilson opened with 33 and David Greensmith put together 20. The home side just couldn’t put together a partnership (highest was 24),
losing wickets consistently throughout the innings. All five Langwarrin bowlers picked up wickets, Matt Campbell the pick of them with 4/41, while skipper Trav Campbell snared 2/31 from 13 overs. In reply, Langwarrin is looking strong at 1/65 with Simon McEvoy on 23 and Joel Bateman 22. A top order collapse and some terrible mix ups running between wickets has Mornington on the back foot against Baxter. The Doggies had four run outs in the innings and had only three players really contribute to the scoreboard. Mornington lost their first three wickets cheaply before skipper Matt Foon once against restored some order.
Together with Charlie Parker, Foon helped to put on 100-plus runs. The skipper scoring 67 and Parker 64, while Brad Lynch played a significant role with 41. However, four wickets for less than 10 runs didn’t help matters at the end of the innings. Chris Brittain was the best of the Baxter bowlers with 4/29 from 8.4 overs, while Ben Brittain claimed 2/32. Baxter is 0/16 in reply. Peninsula Old Boys have set Pearcedale a healthy 267 for victory in their match at Peninsula School. Keeper Wade Pelzer was again in the runs with 103, while skipper Matty Hyden scored 77 and Jon Forrest 35. Kaine Smith was the best of the
Panther’s bowlers with 5/83 off 21.2 overs, giving him 18 wickets for the season. Sorrento is staring at a rare victory after bowling out Long Island for 158. The Sharks haven’t been great with the bat either this season so one might suggest that this game is far from over. Peter Connell top scored with 33 for the Islanders, Aaron Paxton hit 29 and Stuart Swift 26 to help the home team reach 158. Rob Parslow was the best of the Sorrento bowlers with 3/32 from 20 overs, CJ King picked up 2/49 and Liam O’Conner snared 2/19. In reply, Sorrento is 0/9. Mt Eliza is just 39 runs away from
victory after destroying Pines. The Piners batted first and were rolled for 88, Ashley Hupe scoring 28 and Rhys Chalkley 21 at the top of the innings. Nick Baron took 4/21 for the Mounties and skipper Justin Grant picked up 3/13 from 18.5 overs. Mt Eliza is 2/50 in reply, Damien Kent not out on 29. Somerville scored 232 in its match against Crib Point. Sean Parker top scored for the Eagles at the top of the innings with 60, Brad Rossborough scored 48, as did Leigh Lowry and Jarryd Bailey was solid with 37. Glenn Barclay was the pick of the bowlers with 3/90 from 30.3 overs.
The Hillmen bounce back DISTRICT
By IT Gully RED Hill bounced back on the first day of its round five match against Main Ridge at Red Hill Reserve. The Hillmen were less than average against Mt Martha in the last round, giving up top spot on the ladder, however, the home side hit back against the Ridge on Saturday. Red Hill rolled the visitors for just 103, Lincoln Toy the destroyer with 4/12 from 10.3 overs, while Glenn Collett was at his best also with 2/31 from 20 overs. Simon Dart is always in the game and his 2/12 was important. In reply, the HIllmen are cruising at 1/64, Dart unbeaten on 37 and Andrew Mock 19 not out. Mt Martha continues its early-season domination, racking up 7/279 against Seaford Tigers. Riley Shaw scored his second ton on the trot, eventually run out on 108 and scoring 100 against Red Hill. Alex Mason was also solid at three with 47 and Brett Wilkinson scored 64 to help the Reds past 250. The Tigers used seven bowlers, Luke Chevalier getting 2/31 and David James 2/38. Max Watters toiled hard for a return of 1/67 from 19 overs. An 87 from Jon Guthrie flattered another inconsistent batting performance from Delacombe Park against Seaford. Rob Fisher scored 39 and Craig Bright 28 for the home side, eventually helping the Parkers to 221 on a small deck. Seaford is 1/23 in reply. Boneo has started well in its run chase against Baden Powell. The Braves batted first and made 242. Justin Moore was one of seven bowlers used by skipper Leigh Janssen and he responded with 3/27. Janssen himself claimed 2/68 and Ryan Jellie picked up 2/25. In reply, the Pandas are looking strong at 1/59, Chris Jobling not out on 29 and Moore unbeaten on 19. Rye has already lost a wicket in its run chase against Flinders. Flinders batted first and declared with eight overs left in the day at 9/226. Waide Symes was unbeaten on 58 and Dwayne Field was not out 22. Tim Clements was the only other player to get runs with 39. Dean Collins and Matt Travena each picked up three wickets for the Demons. Rye faced the final eight overs of the day and lost Beau Suffern. The Demons will resume at 1/11. Rosebud has set Heatherhill 218 for victory in their match at Olympic Park. Jason Mathers was the chief run scorer for the Buds with 59, while skipper Billy Quigley scored 34, Pete Doughty 34 and Brian Doughty hit 33. Matty Meagher and Jason Hinde each claimed two wickets for the Hills.
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Oops: Main Ridge were rolled for just 103 in their match against Red Hill. Picture: Rab Siddhi