
Home Hill produced a composed and confident display at Barry Richards Field, securing a 47-run victory over Wests Absolutely Dental in their Second Grade CNQ One Day fixture.
Home Hill posted a competitive 6-160, built on patient partnerships and a late-innings surge. Alexander Romeo anchored the innings with a gritty 43 off 77 balls, absorbing pressure and rotating the strike before falling lbw to Shawn Hague. JD Wilkins starred at the finish, remaining unbeaten on 44 from 52 balls.
In defense, Home Hill’s bowlers executed a disciplined plan to dismiss Wests for 113. JD Wilkins led the attack with 3 wickets from 8 overs, maintaining an economical 4.25. Thomas Cardillo struck early with 2 wickets, followed by another 2 from Al Wilkins in quick succession. Jack Gimson wrapped up the tail with 2 scalps, including a sharp caught-and-bowled to end the innings.