MPCA: Collett collects seven wickets as Red Hill beats Heatherhill in Provincial

Stumps were flying in all directions and so, too, were the high fives as a Red Hill paceman grabbed seven wickets, while a brilliant century and a spinning masterclass lit up MPCA Round 8.

Glenn Collett took 7-21 and a run out as Red Hill continued its march to the finals on Saturday.

Stumps were flying in all directions and so, too, were the high fives.

Exuberant Red Hill paceman Glenn Collett single handedly demolished Heatherhill for 85 on Saturday to seal a 92-run victory in MPCA Provincial Round 8.

The bustling paceman was at his hostile best, taking 7-21 off 16.4 overs — clean bowling three Heatherhill batters and having another four caught behind the wicket.

Capping a big day, Collett, who celebrated each wicket with gusto, was red-hot in the field, running out opener Neil Barfuss.

Nathan Cassano was the only Heatherhill batter to pass 10, making 23.

With four wins and a washout draw in its past five matches, a rampaging Red Hill has cemented fourth spot on the ladder, and a return to finals action looms large.

Pines bowler Nick Wilcox. Picture: Chris Eastman

*Pines’ frontline bowlers struck telling blows to set up a statement victory over Langwarrin.

Chasing 172, Langwarrin crashed to 5-34 at the drinks break and were shot out for 78 in 49.4 overs. Nick Wilcox nabbed two early wickets to put the Pines firmly on top and he finished with 3-20 off 16 overs, while Billy Humphrey (4-30 off 13.4 overs) and Patty Jackson (2-9 off 12) were unrelenting with their pressure. Taylor Smith top scored for Langwarrin with 13.

Pines moves a game clear on top of the ladder, while Langwarrin drops to third.

*Baden Powell coasted to a seven-wicket victory over Long Island, with Dale Elmi (38), Jobe Gardner (31), Rhys Elmi (25) and Luke Long (17no) steering the Braves to 3-124 in reply to 123. With five wins, Baden Powell has climbed to second spot.

In Peninsula division, Mornington banked its fifth win of the season after beating Moorooduc in a match that contained four innings. Mornington (9-166 declared) chased down the Ducs’ 121, with Shane Hockey (48) and Josh Small (36) showing the way. Put back in, Moorooduc played with more purpose to reach 4-152 before declaring, with Madu Perera (69no) and Ben Williams (68) in mint form. The game’s momentum had shifted as Moorooduc had Mornington wobbling at 4-28 when stumps were pulled, skipper Zac Garnet unbeaten on 7 off 34 balls.

*Seaford Tigers eased relegation fears with a vital win over Baxter. Defending 193, the Tigers rolled Baxter for 80. Cameron Sharpe (4-27) and ex-wicketkeeper Craig Black (3-36) bowled Somerville to victory over Mt Eliza. Sharpe removed the dangerous Josh Goudge for 80 as the Mounties were held to 185 in reply to 232. Sam Glen made 45.

*Crib Point skipper Blake Hogan-Keogh scored a brilliant match-winning 113 not out as the Magpies ran down Balnarring’s 242 with two wickets to spare. Hogan-Keogh and opener Matt Blake (86) took the score from 2-55 to 3-189 with a 134-run stand. Hogan-Keogh saw it through as Crib made 8-244.

Carrum skipper Jake D'Atri grabbed a seven-wicket haul. Picture: Hamish Blair

*Carrum captain Jake D’Atri captured the eye-popping figures of 7-26 off 25.3 overs, with 16 maidens, to dismantle Flinders for 139 and secure a 100-run victory. Liam Hulett took the opening two wickets before D’Atri’s mesmerising spell of spin bowling.

*Carrum Downs consolidated top spot with a rousing seven-wicket run-chase win over Delacombe Park, with Rob Johnston (95no) and Gordon Waterfall (55) starring.

In Sub-District division, Josh Swainston (4-19) and Aidan Bock (4-12 off 12) bowled Pearcedale to a comfortable win over Skye (77 all out).

*A hostile spell by Ben Williams (5-41) helped Frankston YCW secure a 51-run win over Hastings. Aaron Winter also impressed with 3-25.

*Tootgarook (7-229) kept its finals hopes alive with a convincing win over Ballam Park (99 and 4-166).

*Tyabb climbed to fourth spot after upsetting Boneo, shooting the Pandas out for 119 to complete a 102-run win. Jake Mialitsis (2-14), Cameron Taylor (2-22) and Lachlan Hose (2-16) did the damage.