Nightcliff looking to retain One-Day flag against Tracy Village in A-grade DDCC grand final

The A-grade One-Day grand final will take centre stage at DXC Arena this Sunday, featuring a showdown between reigning champions Nightcliff Tigers and the resurgent Tracy Village.

Nightcliff triumphed in the A-Grade one day cricket competition. Picture: NT Cricket

A battle between the reigning champions Nightcliff Tigers and the resurgent Tracy Village will take centre stage at DXC Arena this Sunday in the A-grade One-Day grand final.

Undefeated through the regular season, Tracy Village is hoping to steal away the crown from the Tigers in a clash that has some real feeling behind it.

“We are all still mates so it’s certainly going to be a bit of friendly competition out in the middle,” former Nightcliff player and new Tracy Village captain Janu Varatharajan said.

“We’d love to get one over them.

“We have a strong batting line-up and our bowlers, particularly Jake (Smith) has been absolutely killing it.

“I have a lot of confidence and belief in the team that we can get the flag despite Nightcliff being such a strong a talented team themselves.”

Tracy Village captain Janu Varatharajan and Nightcliff Tigers captain Andrew Richards.

On the other side of the coin, fellow rookie captain Andrew Richards is also confident in his men to retain the crown.

“The boys have had a great couple of training sessions with high energy, and off the back of our performances last week, everyone is making a point to get back on the winning side of things,” he said.

“Tracy have plenty of great players to watch for but we’ve got some ideas heading into Sunday to keep all on their toes.

“I can see already it’s going to be a tough, hard fought game of cricket ahead of us but that’s what the Tigers love, those tough and challenging contests.”

The two sides will face-off at DXC Arena, Marrara Sunday 25, with play to get underway from 11am.

Players to watch (if playing)

TRACY VILLAGE

Connor Carroll: The MOTM in Nightcliff’s One-Day grand final victory 12-months ago, Carroll has been on song for the Village through the first half of the season. He’s been the competition’s best opener to date with two tons, and a 50, for a 61 run average. He can also chip in with his medium-pacers when required.

Jake Gerrans: A new addition to the side, Gerrans has been ultra impressive atop the order with three 50s to his name and a hight score of 67 runs for an average of 46.17. Gerrans has also been very solid behind the stumps with five wk catches, two stumpings and a run-out.

Jake Smith: The ACT contracted all-rounder has been the Village’s most potent with the rock, boasting 13 wickers at 22.15 with best figures of 4/30.

Ryan Walker: another new addition to the Village, the left-arm leggy has quickly found his place in Darwin, with 10 wickets to his name at 28.8.

NIGHTCLIFF

Jordan Roads: With the highset knock this season to his name (168 runs) the opening bat is one of Nightcliff’s most dangerous players. Roads is currently averaging 70.75 runs.

Moe Spencer: The Victorian teenager has been a good get for the Den, his versatility to bat anywhere in the line-up a great asset. Spencer currently has an average of 32.6 and a high score of 62 runs.

Charlie Smith: The Nightcliff junior has been the Tigers’ top bowler to date. With 11 poles to his name at 21.82 and best figures of 3/15, the tall leggy is one to watch this Sunday.

Andrew Richards:The captain and fellow towering leggy has also been impressive for the Tigers this season. Richards has taken nine wickets at 24 with best figures of 3.23.

Originally published as Nightcliff looking to retain One-Day flag against Tracy Village in A-grade DDCC grand final