Upper Beaconsfield FGrade bowler Richard Edwards bowled accurately against Beaconsfield on Saturday.DESPITE capitulating in the first innings, Merinda Park was able to thwart Upper Beaconsfield’s attempt to gain outright points, batting out the second day on Saturday.
Having reached 0/105 the previous week with openers David Taylor 53 notout and Daniel Brennan 45 notout, skipper Scott Pitcher asked Merinda Park to bat again in the quest for elusive extra points.
However the Cobras were a different side from the one that crumbled for 78 in the first innings and took its task seriously and at tea was 4/95 from 37 overs.
Marcus Gehling made the initial breakthrough and captured 3/30 from 18 overs. Skipper Scott Pitcher bowled another long spell and took 3/69 from 22 overs, while other contributors were Glen Kilburn (1/17 from nine), Andy Haythorpe (1/10 from five) and Dave Ardley (1/4).
The previous week’s hero Luke Pitcher who captured nine wickets was only able to bowl one over, suffering from a side strain.
Upper Beaconsfield meets Nyora another finals contender this week.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:C GRADE
Devon Meadows batted first and struggled to score freely early in the onedayer.
However this was partly due to the tight bowling of Shawn Hassall and brother Kim.
At the half way mark Devon Meadows had only reached 3/51. However over the last 20 overs it was much brisker, compiling 99 from 20 overs.
Upper Beaconsfield had a chase of 150. Shawn Hassall (3/27), Kim Hassall 1/23, Rob Hansen 1/31 and Chris Reid 1/10 were the wicket takers.
The Maroons attempted to score the runs quickly, however lost wickets along the way and a solid partnership was required to steady the ship.
In the face of tumbling wickets Daniel Williams remained resolute and hammered any short delivery, but it was only when Steve Finnerty joined him that Upper Beaconsfield started to compile runs.
At 5/69, the pair scratched a partnership of 65 to take the score to 6/134 when Williams departed for a whirlwind 88.
Finnerty (20) found 12 runs with Kim Hassall (12) to take the score to 146 with the latter hitting the winning runs.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:F GRADE
Upper Beaconsfield met Beaconsfield at Akoonah Park with at least six different faces to the winning combination prior to Christmas.
The Tigers batted first and scored 156 from their allotted overs.
Thirteenyearold Jayden Joyce took 2/17 from his six overs in a fine spell, while Jamie Cummings returned to show that he still could weave some magic with 2/20.
In response the Maroons lost wickets early and were 7/64 at one stage.
However a solid 50 notout from Richard Kaye and a handy 24 from David Briffa led the chase which finally saw Upper Beaconsfield compile 126 just 30 runs short.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:UNDER 15
Upper Beaconsfield had been bowled out for 75 the previous week in just 24 overs with Tom Jennings making 17, while Pakenham batted for 50 overs and made 121.
Pakenham enjoyed the luxury of one player Brad Selby who retired on 30, but went on to score 60.
However Pakenham lost nine wickets before passing the Maroons’ meagre total.
Matt Buntine was the destroyer taking 4/4 while contributions came from Jack Hogan (2/12), Jayden Joyce (2/13) as well as Tom Jennings (1/13).
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:UNDER 13 MAROONS
Upper Beaconsfield Maroons met Beacy Tigers at Perc Allison Reserve and the Maroons prevailed.
Batting first, Upper Beaconsfield compiled 93 as Luke Duffy (13), Jack Hogan (15), Matt Buntine (13) and Taylor Brown (11) did the scoring.
The Tigers only managed 6/69 in response for their allotment of 25 overs. Scott McQuilton took 3/3, Lachie Walker also captured 1/7 while Taylor Joyce grabbed 1/2.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:UNDER 13 WHITES
In the corresponding oneday fixture for Upper Beaconsfield Whites, the team hosted Officer that was dismissed for 36.
Ben Amos took 3/5 from his allocated three overs, while Joseph West zipped 2/3. They were supported by Matt Hutson (1/4), Toby Sherer (1/5), Kyle Gibbs (1/5) and Tarn O’Donovan (1/5) who also ran an opponent out.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:CLUB NOTES
Supporters are reminded of the special effort being organised by Richard Edwards.
The ‘$1000 Night’ will be held in February and tickets are available from Richard.
