Strachan Shield Reserve: Batting first, Seville were cruising at 0/40 off 10 overs before they collapsed to 6/49 and were all out for 76. A. Ireland 5/16 and W. Watson 3/26 bowled superbly swinging the ball both ways and aided by excellent fielding. In reply, Wesburn batted steadily to reach 143. D. Clinch top-scored with 32 and was well supported by J. Lewis (24), L. Moran (22) and Steve Darwall (21).
Strachan Shield 3: Seville amassed 5/224 with G. Woodford 95 not out, P. Dicello (44) and J. Goss (35*), the best batsmen in a hard hitting performance. W. Williams 2/51 and D. Hajder 2/50 were Wesburn’s best bowlers. In reply, Wesburn struggled against very tight bowling from P. Spendlove (5/26) and G. Woodford (4/18) to be dismissed for 82. B. Clarke (28) was the only batsman to really get a start in a disappointing team performance.
YVCA
Cricket recommenced in the Yarra Valley on Saturday after the Christmas break with the DJ Strachan Shield fixtures being played on Sunday, 14 January.
The venues were refreshed with some much needed rain over this time and more during the coming weeks will assist the grounds. The clubs will be back into full swing by 20 January and working hard for the run-up to plenty of cricket in February.
In the Strachan Shield Reserve on Saturday, Woori Yallock reached 202 for the loss of nine wickets when the innings closed with Cal Ferguson top scoring with 47. Scott took 3/29 for Coldstream who could only manage 7/183cc in their innings with J. Sedgeman 43 not out.
The Maile brothers led Healesville to 9/215cc – Will Maile (59) and Richard Maile (50). Simon Young bowled well for Wandin snaring 5/57. In reply, Wandin reached 7/199cc, Danny Coppens 81 not out and Simon Young made 52 to complete a great personal match.
Mt Evelyn reached 7/193cc (C. Morrow 65, A. Bryans 62, Trey 4/50) to defeat Yarra Junction who were bowled out for 135. Zac Booth took 5/31.
Warburton-Millgrove 9/143 were far too strong for Seville who were bundled out for 76. A. Ireland 5/16, W. Watson 3/26 were the main wicket-takers.
Junior country week will continue this week at various venues around Melbourne and the local areas.
