Father-Son Duos Shine as Senior Cricket Season Begins

The 2024/25 Senior Cricket season at Home Hill Cricket kicked off in style on Saturday 12 October with four teams taking the field. It was a family affair, with fathers and sons playing together for the Rookies, Alliance Pharmacy, and Crowned Mongrels.

On Barry Richards Field, the Rookies faced off against Crowned Mongrels in a tightly contested match. Despite a standout performance by Dan Olditch, who scored 45 runs from 48 balls, the Rookies fell just short as Crowned Mongrels clinched victory in the final over. The Mongrels finished 6/137, narrowly edging out the Rookies' 6/131.

Meanwhile, on Field 2, Alliance Pharmacy posted a competitive 5/130, thanks to opener Lee Watts, who retired not out after scoring 50 runs from 58 balls. Peto's Marine put up a strong reply, led by Andy Ballin’s unbeaten 50 from 36 balls, and secured the win with a total of 6/151.

Next Saturday, 19 October, the Round 1 winners, Peto's Marine and Crowned Mongrels, will battle it out on Barry Richards Field from 1p.m., while Alliance Pharmacy takes on the Rookies on Field 2.

To register and join a team, visit www.PlayHQ.com and search for "Home Hill."

Contributed with thanks to Home Hill Cricket Association Secretary, Tiffany.

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Crowned Mongrels were father and son duo Aiden and Joe Marano.
Three generations playing for the Rookies; Leo, Chris and Dan Olditch.
Alliance Pharmacy Family, JD, Alf and Travis Wilkins.
Father and son teams kicked off the Home Hill Cricket Association’s senior season last weekend.

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