By David Nagel
Devon Meadows became the first club to celebrate a 2022/23 senior premiership in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) on Saturday with victory over Carlisle Park in the One-Day Competition grand final at Glover Reserve.
After winning the toss, Panthers’ skipper Daniel Floyd sent the Vikings into bat – and his bowlers didn’t let him down.
Steve McLachlan (54) was the only Vikings player to fire as Jordan Jansz (3/11), Chris Morrell (2/17), James Howard (1/16), Corey Leslie (1/24) and Brad Williams (1/38) all took wickets to contain the Vikings to 8/122.
The Panthers then overcame the loss of an early wicket to claim victory with five wickets in hand and six overs to spare.
Man-of-the-match James Howard (39) top-scored for the Panthers, while Corey Leslie (36) and Chris Lyne (14) provided solid support.
Sam Hurdiss (13 not out) had the pleasure of hitting the winning runs.
The focus now turns to this weekend, when the remainder of the CCCA senior finals will take place.
