Simon Mills & Michael Alexander notch centuries on day one of Kookaburra Cup Round 17 fixtures

A Simon Mills century has put Alberton Ormeau within sight of back-to-back Kookaburra Cup wins, while Michael Alexander also reached triple figures as Southport Labrador took control against Runaway Bay today.

A SIMON Mills century has put Alberton Ormeau within sight of back-to-back Kookaburra Cup wins, while Michael Alexander also reached triple figures as Southport Labrador took control against Runaway Bay today.

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Coming off a breakthrough victory against Helensvale Pacific Pines, Alberton shook off some rain-sparked rust to pile on 7-293 from their 75 overs against Queens.

Having watched openers Matthew Yiend (65) and Nick Yule (76) combine for a 114-run stand, Mills continued the carnage to smash 113 from 106 balls, including 11 fours and four sixes.

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Michael Durbridge bagged 4-52 for the Centaurs, who must win to remain any chance of playing finals.

Southport Labrador’s Nic Peterson made 90 against Runaway Bay. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

At GUGC Oval, Southport declared at 8-236 after Alexander (103) and captain Nic Peterson (90) put on 158 for the third wicket, with Bay reaching 2-25 in reply.

Seagulls quick Matt Madeley continued his strong form with an incredible haul of 6-45 from just 10 overs.

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The top-of-the-table clash at Nerang RSL Oval finished with honours even as Mudgeeraba Nerang posted 8-203 against ladder-leading Broadbeach Robina.

Runaway Bay’s Matt Madeley. Picture: Steve Holland

Kevin Chapman topscored with 59 for the Bushmen, while Cats all-rounder Dhanushka Mitipolarachchi took 3-31.

Fourth-placed Surfers Paradise (2-88) look assured of playing finals cricket after dominating Palm Beach Currumbin (113), with Nathan Reardon collecting 5-49 for the Demons.

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At Oz Strength Oval, captain Jasper Schoenmaker and Kyle Smith both posted 47 in Burleigh’s total of 8-208 against Helensvale Pacific Pines, who were led by Harry Lickiss (3-23).