EUROA CRICKET CLUB

A-GRADE

IN a spirited two-day encounter, Euroa A grade faced Old Students at the Friendlies Oval, showcasing a commendable performance with both bat and ball.

Euroa elected to bat first, and the openers set a solid foundation for the innings.

Notable contributions came from Andrew Squires (31), Scott Hamilton (39), Andrew Butterworth (43), and Fletcher Paul (23).

The team reached a total score of 221, with the innings concluding after 78 overs.

The top performers with the ball for Old Students were L Callegari (3/59 off 29 overs), M Shahid, C McCabe, and H Willaton, each securing two wickets.

Old Students, tasked with chasing down Euroa's score on the second day, entered the match with determination.

After 78 overs, they successfully matched Euroa's total.

Key batsmen for Old Students included F Odell (68), L McPhillamy (59), M Shahid (34), and S O’Brien (29).

Euroa's bowling effort was led by Vaughan Kirk, achieving an impressive 5/67 off 17 overs.

Additional contributions came from James Lloyd (2/41), Jye Bjorksten (1/31), and Liam Phillips (1/0).

Despite the eventual loss, Euroa A grade demonstrated a cohesive team effort and achieved their best batting score in recent times.

The consistent improvement each week reflects positively on the team's progress, and a victory seems imminent.

Looking ahead, Euroa A grade will travel to Vibert Reserve for their next challenge, facing Karramomus in another two-day match.

The team is optimistic about building on their recent performances and securing a well-deserved victory in the upcoming fixtures.

SCORECARD

EUROA - 10 / 221 (78.3 Overs)

Andrew Butterworth 43 (90)

Andrew Squires 31 (38)

Scott Hamilton 39 (165)

OLD STUDENTS - 10 / 236 (78.3 Overs)

Vaughan Kirk 5/67 (17 overs)

James Lloyd 2/41 (19 overs)

EUROA CRICKET CLUB

B GRADE

By JOHN BRODIE

A TOUGH two days for Euroa’s B grade saw them defeated by an innings and 95 runs when they travelled to Kialla Main Oval to face Old Students.

Winning the toss, Euroa elected to bowl first in overcast and blustery conditions.

Euroa were tight from the get go, restricting the scoring of Old Students early.

Things looked up for the Magpies after Darby Hoare (2/39) broke through to remove one of the openers, however a solid run of partnerships and sensible batting allowed Old Students to progress to 5/201 before declaring.

A tough 15 overs late in the day saw Euroa 1/33 at the close of play, a good start in what would prove to be a difficult chase.

Day two started poorly for Euroa, who were down players through illness and injury.

It didn’t get any better from there as Euroa saw their innings close at 7/52.

This was despite a lionhearted effort from Leo Murphy (7 off 50) and Grayson Kirk (15 off 79).

BOTH boys showed great grit and determination to stave off the inevitable.

Well short off the total, Euroa were sent back in to bat again in the hopes of batting out the day to avoid outright defeat.

Again Euroa lost wickets with alarming regularity, to have their innings draw to a close at 7/54.

Special mention again to Leo Murphy who fought for another 50 ball innings, showing a fighting spirit that he is to be commended for.

Both teams should also be applauded for the spirit in which the game was played.

Euroa are hoping to turn the tide of fortune in their favour next round as they face Karramomus at the Friendlies for the final game of the year.

SCORECARD

OLD STUDENTS - 5 / 201 Dec (61 Overs)

Darby Hoare 2/39 (9 overs)

EUROA - First innings 7 / 52 (41.3 Overs) and 7 / 54 (28.2 Overs)

EUROA CRICKET CLUB

D GRADE

By JACK WILSON

EUROA hosted Northerners at Memorial Oval in round seven of the D grade competition.

Connor McCombe lost the toss with Northerners choosing to bat first on a green Memorial Oval pitch.

McCombe and Travis Stefanos opened the bowling and bowled very tight lines and the pressure continued when Ben Jones was handed the ball and dismissed the visitors opener rattling the stumps.

Lucas Paul entered the attack and in his first three overs he attained three wickets and by the end of the innings he had four along with Robbie Wilson who took two wickets and Jack Wilson taking the other wicket.

With 147 needed, Euroa started the run chase poorly with the score being 5-31 after 14 overs.

Lucas Paul played a lone hand top scoring with 58 with contributions from Mitch Penman and Imran getting the team back in the contest but to no avail.

Euroa falling short by 12 runs.

Next week D Grade hosts Numurkah in Strathbogie.

SCORECARD

NORTHERNERS - 8/146

L. Paul 4/15

R. Wilson 2/21

EUROA - 134

L. Paul 58