GDCA 2018-19: Gisborne trio stars in GDCA’s Kenmac Shield win over Ballarat Cricket Association
GISBORNE’S fingerprints were all over the GDCA’s Kenmac Shield victory over the Ballarat Cricket Association on Sunday.
North West
Don't miss out on the headlines from North West. Followed categories will be added to My News.
GISBORNE’S fingerprints were all over the GDCA’s Kenmac Shield victory over the Ballarat Cricket Association on Sunday.
Opener Jakson Knight topscored with 74 from 82 balls as the Gisborne and District Cricket Association posted 8-250 from its 50 overs batting first at Wendouree Oval.
GDCA 2018-19: DIGGERS REST BULLA A GENUINE CONTENDER
GDCA 2018-19: SUNBURY ON THE BOARD WITH UPSET WIN
ASHFIELD IN CONTENTION FOR B GRADE FINALS AGAIN
Knight and Bacchus Marsh keeper-batsman Milinda Sepala (31) combined for a 96-run opening stand, setting a solid foundation after the GDCA was sent in.
GDCA skipper Jarryd Vernon, Knight’s Gisborne captain, held the middle order together with 42 from 56 balls, before late cameos from Ryan Billinghurst (21), Taylor Stevenson (16) and Kyle Whitehurst (20) set Ballarat more than five runs an over for victory.
Jayden Hayes took 4-39 for the BCA.
A 63-run partnership to open the innings had Ballarat on track, but Vernon (2-44) and Gisborne seamer Joel Garbutt (3-33) landed two quick blows to turn the fixture’s momentum.
Vernon collected the prized scalp of his former Dragons teammate Danza Hyatt for 11 and the match appeared the GDCA’s for the taking when the BCA slumped to 7-144.
No.9 batsman Liam Rigby engineered a tense finish, hammering 54 from 39 balls before he was the last man out in the final over.
The BCA’s rally ended after 49.4 overs when it was dismissed for 239.
Romsey all-rounder Stevenson (2-30) was the other multiple wicket-taker.
The GDCA plays its next Kenmac Shield game on January 13 against the Bendigo District Cricket Association.
Meanwhile, the GDCA celebrated representative success when the under-17 Kirton Shield side prevailed in a thrilling final on Sunday.
The GDCA defended 8-152, skittling Ballarat for 144 after it had been cruising at 2-92.
Lachlan Treweek (56 and 3-18), Bryson Gilbert (3-30) and Jordon McDonald (48) were the matchwinners for the GDCA.
MORE LOCAL SPORT NEWS
OFF-SEASON HQ: THE BIG PLAYER AND COACHING MOVES
EDFL rocked by second salary cap saga
Another Essendon District Football League club is facing a salary sap saga just days after punishments were handed down to Keilor. Despite not being a grand final team, this is how they were drawn in.
WATCH: Local cricketer’s monster competition winning six
Altona North claimed the VTCA T20 title on Tuesday night thanks to a brilliant last ball six from its skipper. He breaks down the moment and the influence of a star teammate.