Joel Murphy gets behind the line of the ball. Photo: Jordan Townrow
Moama held its nerve and held on by 12 runs in a thrilling cross-river clash with Echuca at the weekend in Goulburn Murray Cricket.
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Batting first the Mowers produced plenty of starts, but Kobyn James (47) came closest to converting a half-century.
Still, Moama ground its way to a considerable total, notching 8-221 at innings end.
Echuca captain Charlie Hinks led the way for Echuca and helped keep the Mowers in check with 4-48.
Kale Edwards firs a rocket for Echuca. Photo: Jordan Townrow
Echuca’s chase began with momentum, openers Brendan Moyle and Easton Carlile adding 60.
Aidan Young (43) and Anthony Dennis (56) kept the middle order together, but from 5-192, Echuca’s tail collapsed, and the side was removed for 209 in the last over.
Matt Saunders had best figures of 4-36, tearing through the lower order to get Moama home.
Kyabram Fire Brigade v Nondies-Cohuna
Kyabram Fire Brigade kept its undefeated streak alive, downing Nondies-Cohuna by 79 runs.
The Flames batted first and posted 9-176, Jake Gascoyne top scoring with 46.
Louis Johnson made 21 in response, but Nondies was removed for just 97.
Canadian import Nick Manohar dropped the keeper’s gloves for a spell and took 3-19 in just 2.4 overs to close out the game.
Rochester v BLU
Matt Harrington picks out the fielder. Photos: Bruce Povey
Bamawm-Lockington United surged to 3-1 in Goulburn Murray Cricket, downing Rochester by seven wickets at the weekend.
Wickets fell at regular intervals over the 40-odd overs Rochy was at the crease, but only four batters managed double figure scores as the host was removed for 116.
Defending a low total, Rochester had some joy early on with the ball, removing the Lions top three for modest scores, but Kade Pearse (39 not out) and Thanvi Choudhury (29 not out) came together to get BLU to the total only three down.
BLU celebrates a wicket.
Leitchville-Gunbower v Echuca South
Echuca South got on the board with a 14 run win over Leitchville-Gunbower in Gunbower.
The visitor batted first, with captain Rathika Rajakumara and Sachin Peiris keeping the innings together in the middle order, making 40 and 35 respectively as the Swans were dismissed late for 146.
Liam Keath snared 4-17 for the host giving Leitchville a chaseable total.
He continued his form with the bat, making 39, but there wasn’t enough support down the order and the host was removed for 132, narrowly short of the target.
Thanvi Choudry and Kade Pearse got the Lions home.
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