By Bryce Edwards
Wandin 1st XI vs. Yarra Glen 1st XI.
Round 8
14/1/23
Wandin’s 1st XI would take on Yarra Glen in their first round back in 2023.
With Wandin just out of the top four, it was a must-win for them.
Wandin’s Captain David Thorne would lose the toss and Yarra Glen would choose to bat first it would be a hot day in the field with the temperatures set to hit 38 degrees.
Wandins opening bowlers would struggle a little at the start with Yarra Glen racing to 0-46 but the change of bowler in Jamie Oakley would get Wandin’s first wicket.
After Wandin manage to get their first wicket, they would keep their foot down with constant wickets falling and eventually bowling out Yarra Glen for 83.
Hamish Lammott 0/26 off 4 overs
Daniel Trembath 1/20 off 7 overs
Jamie Oakley 2/9 off 3 overs
Leigh Curwood 4/23 off 5 overs
David Marshall 3/1 off 4 overs
With a small total of 83 to chase, Wandins opening batters Rod Aitken and Jamie Elliott would get to work and bat superbly managing to chase down the total without losing a wicket in 14 overs.
It was a great effort from all Wandin Players in hot conditions.
On Sunday, Wandin Cricket Club women and Yarra Valley Veterans Cricket Club combined to play The Wally Walker double wicket competition at Wandin.
The event is named in memory of Yarra Valley veteran cricketer Ian Walker who passed away last year.
It was a fun day, there were 8 teams of two players each with every team facing 16 balls and then bowling 16 balls against their opponent.
In the grand final play off, the John Masters/Greg Johnson team narrowly defeated the Phil Jackson/Tom Steele team with John Masters and Phil Jackson providing some power hitting by smashing six 6s between them.
Wandin President Bryce Edwards said the event was a great success and mentioned that there will be more days like this in the future.
The winners received medals, and those that knew Wally will remember that he never had a hair out of place, so the runners up prize was a tub of hair gel, very appropriate.
Thanks to the Wandin Cricket Club and Peter Whitworth for organising a great day.
