A GRADE

Round 12 – Euroa 6/165 (N Hill 38, A Squires 25, C Paul 22*) defeated Tatura 10/159 (S Velagala 4/46, R Hill 3/23, S Dadallage 1/13)

THE Euroa A grade cricket team prevailed in an important victory over Tatura on Saturday, comfortably chasing a solid score at home.

Tatura batted first and posted a respectable 159 before being bowled out a few overs short of the 45 available.

A decent start for the visitors saw them sitting at 1/45 before a collapse saw them 5/62.

They then fought back with a couple of strong partnerships, reaching 7/153 before losing their final three wickets in a hurry.

Siva Velagala was the main weapon for Euroa, taking 4/46 off his nine overs.

Siva was well–supported by Ryan Hill who took three wickets and cleaned up the tail.

Scott Hamilton was ever–present in the field with an important three catches.

With 160 needed, Vaughan Kirk and Scott Hamilton set up the innings with a 37 run opening stand before Hamilton was run out for a run–a–ball 21.

After that start, the game was never in danger for Euroa who continued to string together solid partnerships in the top and middle orders.

Nick Hill's 38 runs batting number three was the top score, with all of Euroa's top five making over 16 runs and number seven Cohen Paul racing to 22* off 16 balls, including a maximum to win the game.

Euroa will host Waaia next Saturday at the Friendlies, looking to continue the momentum from the win against Tatura.

B GRADE

Euroa 10/98 (L Cooke 27, R Jones 17) defeated by Old Students 6/100 (D Redfern 2/1, L Cooke 1/9)

EUROA'S B grade side hosted Old Students at the Memorial Oval on Saturday, with the visitors sending Euroa in to bat after winning the toss.

The decision to bowl seemed to be a smart choice by the visitors, with Euroa only managing 98 runs before being bowled out in the 44th over.

The openers, John Brodie and Declan Redfern, were able to survive the early period of the game but in the end failed to build on that start.

At 2/42, there was a chance for Euroa to build on a solid start but unfortunately, wickets continued to tumble.

Lachie Cooke provided some resistance for Euroa, top scoring with a well–earned 27 runs.

With only 98 runs on the board to defend, it was always going to be tough going for Euroa's bowlers.

A late fright for the visitors wasn't enough, eventually chasing down the total in 31 overs.

B Grade travel to Kyabram next Saturday for a chance to bounce back after a disappointing result.