Brothers Bullish at crease

BRIDGEWATER batted out the full 35 overs on Saturday for the first time in two months.

Brothers Tom and Harry McKinley also propelled the Bulls to their highest score in a month.

But up against ladder leader Wedderburn, the very side the Bulls last saw out a full innings against back in December, setting a target of 99 would prove too hard to defend.

The Bulls had a stumble early, batting first and seeing opener Pat Murphy run out for a duck after facing just seven balls.

Co-opener Tom McKinley was joined by brother Harry and pair set about creating a 30-run partnership before Tom was bowled for 22 by Isaac Holt.

Darcy Wood was dismissed next ball for a golden duck and the home side was in a bit of trouble at 3-38.

While not claiming any wickets, Wedderburn’s Adam Postle was giving little away and in his seven overs had three maidens while the Bulls could only snatch nine runs off his deliveries.

Harry McKinley went to record another unbeaten stint at the crease this season with 48 runs while last man in Toby Naughton contributed 10.

Disappointly for Wedderburn, four no balls, six byes and two legs byes were added by bowlers to the Bridgewater score.

Bridgewater, setting Wedderburn a target higher than the previous week again Arnold, was soon to experience the hunger of Wedderburn’s drive to keep top spot.

It took just 27 overs for Wedderburn to overtake the target.

The Band was almost half-way there when the McKinley brothers combined to send opener Brad Holt from the field with 22 runs to his name.

Tom Kirk barely faced a handful of deliveries when he was caught and bowled by Tom McKinley and Wedderburn was 2-47.

But standing in the way of Bridgewater’s hopes was Lance Shelton who having lost two partners, was not in a hurry depart the action.

Luke Holt was dismissed cheaply with Wedderburn on 71 and finally Bridgewater had something of a breakthrough 17 runs later with Tom McKinley taking his second catch for the