Home Hill Enjoys Strong Weekend on the Cricket Field

Home Hill Cricket Club celebrated a successful weekend of senior cricket, with impressive victories in both Second and Third Grade. Photo supplied

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Contributed with thanks by Home Hill Cricket Club

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Home Hill Cricket Club celebrated a successful weekend of senior cricket, with impressive victories in both Second and Third Grade, while wet weather unfortunately put a stop to Fourth Grade action.

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Second Grade: Pengelly Cabinets Dominate Charters Towers

Home Hill Pengelly Cabinets produced a complete team performance to record a crushing 191-run victory over Charters Towers at Mosman Park.

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After being sent into bat, Home Hill faced early challenges, slipping to 4/81 as the Charters Towers bowlers applied pressure. Valuable contributions from Darren O’Keeffe (25), Sameer Korgaonkar (17) and Tristan Richards (31) helped steady the innings and rebuild the scoreboard.

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The highlight of the day came from Alex Stillhard, whose explosive unbeaten 68 from just 29 balls transformed the contest. Stillhard launched seven sixes and two fours in a breathtaking display of power hitting, propelling Home Hill to an imposing 9/219 from their 40 overs.

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Home Hill’s bowlers then took complete control. Al Wilkins delivered a sensational spell, claiming 4/5 from six overs, including three maidens, while Mark Nosworthy provided excellent support with 3/12 from six overs. Leo Olditch (2/5) and Tristan Richards (1/6) finished the job as Charters Towers were bundled out for just 28.

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Third Grade: Evergreen Sheds Hold Their Nerve

Home Hill Evergreen Sheds edged out Wests in a thrilling low-scoring encounter at Cutheringa Park, securing a hard-fought three-run win.

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After electing to bat, Wests struggled against a disciplined Home Hill bowling attack and were dismissed for 95 in 32.1 overs.

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John Licciardello was the chief destroyer, producing outstanding figures of 5/16 from seven overs. Guy Stevenson also impressed with the ball, taking 2/3 from four overs, including three maidens. Bala Bandlamudi, Mitchell Price-Wilson and Sameer Korgaonkar each chipped in with a wicket as Home Hill maintained constant pressure.

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In reply, Home Hill's chase got off to a shaky start as they slumped to 3/21. Guy Stevenson then played a crucial innings, anchoring the chase with a patient 38 from 62 deliveries. Bala Bandlamudi added a valuable 22, while Sameer Korgaonkarcontributed 15 as the visitors gradually worked their way towards the target.

Despite a determined effort from the Wests bowlers, Home Hill managed to reach 98 and secure victory in a tense finish.

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Fourth Grade Washed Out

Unfortunately, the Fourth Grade fixture between Home Hill ML Partners and Northern Beaches was abandoned without a ball being bowled after wet weather left the grounds unplayable.

While the washout was disappointing for players and supporters, Home Hill still enjoyed a highly successful weekend, with two strong victories helping maintain momentum across the club.

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