Home Hill Cricket enjoyed a weekend to remember with both their Second and Third Grade sides securing impressive victories.
At the Nutrien Ag Solutions fields, Home Hill’s Second Grade side clinched a thrilling win with overs to spare. Bowling first, the Home Hill bowlers were in fine form. Jack Gimson starred with 3/12 off 4.3 overs, including the key wicket of Michael Morris (54), who had threatened to take the game away. Josiah Ballin was clinical, taking 2/16 in his 6-over spell, while Alex Stillhard and Al Wilkins each bagged two wickets to maintain pressure and bowl Northern Beaches all out for 117.
In reply, Home Hill posted 4/118 in just 33 overs, opting for patience over power to take the win. Zakk Myles (31 off 59) and Lee Watts (21 off 79) anchored the innings before Mark Coventry injected momentum with a brisk 32 off 21, including a six and four fours. Greg Flanagan and Darcy Walters closed the innings unbeaten to secure the victory.
Meanwhile, the Third Grade side secured a hard-fought 21-run win over Wests at Mick Downey Oval, defending a modest total of 116 with a composed bowling display and sharp fielding. Home Hill posted 8/116 from the allotted 30 overs, with contributions across the top and middle order. Luke Mottin anchored the innings with a patient 24 off 63 balls, while Dan Olditch injected momentum with a brisk 22 off 24 balls, striking three boundaries before being dismissed. Ryan Rickards (18* from 16), Darren O’Keeffe (14 off 13) and Steven Zabala (16 from 37) ensured Home Hill reached a defendable total.
Home Hill’s bowlers responded with discipline and variety, restricting Wests to 8/95. Dan Olditch led the attack with 2-7 from 4 overs, matched by Leo Olditch who claimed 2-15 from 6 overs. Brad Parravicini (1-12 from 5) and Ryan Rickards (1-11 from 3) were also in the mix, while run outs from Steven Zabala and Darren O’Keeffe demonstrated strong fielding work.
It was a weekend of strong performances and team effort for Home Hill cricket, with both grades showing skill and composure to take home wins.
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