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18 October, 2024
Harry's opening not enough to stop Band music
BRIDGEWATER’S return to the Upper Loddon Cricket Association after a year in hiatus ended in defeat, with a young Bulls team falling to Wedderburn Band in a one-day clash on Saturday. The youthful Bridgewater side battled hard against more...
BRIDGEWATER’S return to the Upper Loddon Cricket Association after a year in hiatus ended in defeat, with a young Bulls team falling to Wedderburn Band in a one-day clash on Saturday.
The youthful Bridgewater side battled hard against more experienced opponents, at one point having Wedderburn 3-27 after 11 overs of the 35-over match at Bridgewater Oval.
However, some solid partnerships as well as heavy hitting from veteran Danny Benaim saw Wedderburn compile 8-175 after batting first.
The Bulls managed 7-113 in their innings, highlighted by 48 from 56 balls by opener Harry McKinley.
Next best was Bridgewater juniors captain Connor Alexander with 14 not out in an impressive seniors outing.
Wedderburn’s innings got back on track after the scratchy opening when James Van de Wetering and Finn Turnbull came together for a 69-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Benaim came to the crease at fourth drop, belted a four from his first ball, and continued on his merry way to 44 not out off 33 balls, including four boundaries and a massive six.
Xavier Power took two wickets in one over as he finished with 2-7, while McKinley was also best with the ball picking up 3-39 from seven overs after opening the bowling.
Benaim, playing with his 11-year-old son Jagger, completed a fine all-round performance with 2-9 off three overs including a spectacular caught-and-bowled.
Jagger took a wicket from seven tidy overs after looking composed in compiling seven runs at the crease.
Wedderburn will play Arnold next week in a T20 clash, while Bridgewater has the bye.
- GARY WALSH