Brady belts first century

Gerard Walsh sports@thedailyjournal.ink

RSL first drop batsman

Rohan Brady hit 104 off 69 balls as his team scored an easy win against Valleys in Stanthorpe cricket on Saturday.

Brady hit three fours and eight sixes in the game at Sheahan Oval to lead his team to 3-280.

It was his first century in senior cricket.

He came to the wicket after openers Sam Dowie (94 off 104 balls) and Duana Lihou (54 off 50 balls) added 107. Lihou retired as other batsmen got a chance the week before the finals.

Anthony Coup was the best of the Valleys bowlers with 2-52 off seven overs.

Valleys replied with 63 off 23.5 overs.

Darcy Daddow was the best batsman with 16 while Will Lawer, Rohan Brady and Jason Haynes took two wickets each.

Wanderers boosted their hopes for a semi-final win against RSL on Saturday, March 18, with a win against leaders Souths last Saturday on C.F. White Oval.

Batting first, Souths made 7-121 off 40 overs, Liam Lanza top scoring with 42.

Andrew Einam took 4-16 off eight overs for Wanderers.

Wanderers lost five wickets scoring the winning runs, open- er Jamie Carnell top scoring with 34 off 44 balls.

In a small run chase, every team needs a sheet anchor and Barry Bulow did that with 30 off 98 balls.

He combined with Einam, 16 off 19 balls, to score the final 32 runs for the win.

Dave Burgess was the best bowler for Souths with 2-25 off six overs.

RSL will meet Wanderers this Saturday, March 18, in the semi final with the winner to play Souths in the March 25 grand final.