CHASING a large score to keep their finals hopes alive, Cranbourne’s openers got off to a great start with Dan Hunt and Brad Angus putting on 75 for the first wicket.
Hunt’s dismissal for 39 triggered a collapse from which the Turf One team never recovered. Despite 45 from Angus and good contributions of 49 and 41 from Shane Murdoch and Steve Hall respectively, Cranbourne was bowled out by Springvale South for 192 to end this year’s finals campaign. Springvale South 337 d Cranbourne 192.
@BT Sub Sport News:TURF THREE
After a strong batting and bowling performance in the first week, Cranbourne was well-placed to push for a win.
With young speed demon Jason Toan taking career-best figures of 6/60, well supported by leggie Lee Murdoch, the game was in the balance. A controversial decision to deny what appeared to be a clear stumping off Murdoch saw the game swing to Hallam’s favour, and although the team fought the game out, Hallam scraped over the line. Hallam Kalora Park 8/246 d Cranbourne 234
@BT Sub Sport News:A GRADE
After posting a competitive score on the first day against St Mary’s, a poor bowling and fielding performance saw Cranbourne lose badly. Too many extras were conceded in the heat in a disappointing performance.
Chris Slater returned the best figures of 3/65, with good efforts from Troy Kimball and Sean Petrie, who took two wickets each. St Mary’s 7/251 d Cranbourne 4/246.
@BT Sub Sport News:C GRADE
In a dominant performance against a fellow finals contender, Cranbourne destroyed North Dandenong to retain top spot on the ladder. After compiling an imposing 9/277, Cranbourne dismissed Dandy North for just 80.
Stuart Mills had a tremendous match. Following up his whirlwind late order batting he single handedly dismantled the opposition batting line-up to return the amazing figures of 8/39. Cranbourne 9/277 d North Dandenong 80.
@BT Sub Sport News:D GRADE
Cranbourne recorded a comfortable win over Springvale at Camms Reserve.
After bowling the opposition out for 143, several Cranbourne batsmen got starts to enable the winning score to be posted.
Mark Henry compiled a hard-hitting 49 with good support from Mick Randall (46) and talented junior Ash Murtagh (29). Cranbourne 9/233 d Springvale 143
@BT Sub Sport News:ONE DAY
A routine win for one-day juggernaut Cranbourne as it gears up for finals action was led by skipper Al Courtney (4/13 off eight overs). Cranbourne dismissed Lyndale for a score of only 83, with Courtney well supported in the field by Kevin Lindsay.
In reply, Cranbourne cruised to victory with Wayne Stephens and the elegant Jason Discher scoring almost all the required runs in their opening partnership. Cranbourne 1/83 d Lyndale 80.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 17 (1)
Needing a good win to stay in finals contention, Cranbourne defeated Buckley Ridges outright. Having already secured first innings points, Cranbourne declared and then bowled out Buckley Ridges for just 62 with young gun Ben Hall destroying the opposition to return 5/9. A win this round will see the team with a chance to defend last year’s flag. Cranbourne 4/132dec and 1/25 d Buckley Ridges 89 and 62.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 17 (2)
Finals are a real chance for Cranbourne following a great win over North Dandenong. After dismissing the opposition cheaply, Cranbourne was in early trouble until a great partnership between skipper Marty Kelly (47) and Ash Murtagh (63 not out) saw first innings points achieved. Chasing the outright win, Troy Kimball took two quick wickets before North Dandenong held on. Cranbourne 6/175cc d North Dandenong 68 and 5/83
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 15 (1)
After restricting Narre Warren last week, Cranbourne batted at a steady rate to record a regulation win in the last over. Captain Luke Ligt led the way with an unbeaten 50, and was well supported by Daniel Paterson with 43. Cranbourne 3/137 d Narre Warren 6/136cc.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 15 (2)
The Cranbourne batsmen had a field day against Narre Warren. Blake Pearce (52), Lachlan Hayes (56), Shehan De Mel (32) and Matt Weller (30) all made good contributions. One more win will secure a finals berth for the team. Cranbourne 6/254cc d Narre Warren 98.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 15 (3)
In a nail-biting finish, Cranbourne retained top spot with a 3-run win over St Mary’s. Defending 203 was always going to be tough, but a great fighting effort saw the victory secured in the last over.
Cam Middleton and Anthony Galley each took two wickets in a great team display. Cranbourne 203 d St Mary’s 7/200cc.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 13 (1)
After struggling with the bat and being dismissed cheaply on he first day, Cranbourne was well beaten by Narre Warren to end its finals hopes for the year.
Brendan Wood and Jordyn Baker bowled well but the opposition was too strong. Narre Warren 258 d Cranbourne 98.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 13 (2)
A competitive game saw Cranbourne lose to Parkfield. Mitch Gowland led the way with a great half-century as the team fell 27 runs short. Parkfield 9/163 d Cranbourne 136.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 13 (3)
After making 94 in the first week, Cranbourne toiled in hot conditions and was well beaten. All bowlers tried hard but the opposition batting was too strong. Endeavour Hills 5/213 d Cranbourne 94.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 13 (4)
Cranbourne suffered its first loss for the year after a below-par performance against North Dandenong.
Defending only a moderate total proved too much and the fielding and bowling will need to improve before the finals. Jackson Barfoot was the best of the bowlers. North Dandenong 8/187 d Cranbourne 130.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 11 BLUE
Fountain Gate and Cranbourne players batted and bowled to enjoy the warm weather.
@BT Sub Sport News:UNDER 11 YELLOW
Cranbourne tried hard against a good Narre Warren side with some improved performances.
