A GRADE

AFTER only 34.5 overs were possible on day one, Euroa and Mooroopna returned to the Friendlies for a mammoth 99 overs to be bowled on day two.

With Euroa only making 27 more runs from the total last week, A grade knew they were in for a difficult task defending.

With only 128 to defend, Ollie Wilson and Walter Jackson kickstarted Euroa's innings with a bang, each snagging a wicket within the first seven overs.

The momentum swung in Euroa's favour as Shammy and Jackson went on a wicket-taking spree, each grabbing six wickets between the pair.

As the match came down to the wire, Nic Hill stepped up in the 49th over, claiming a crucial wicket.

The nail-biting climax saw Shammy deliver a stunning ball in the very next over, brilliantly caught by the super-sub Cohen Paul.

Euroa clinched their first win by a thrilling seven runs in an edge-of-your-seat showdown.

Euroa’s next game isn’t until January 4 when they make the trek up the Shepp Road to face United at Princess Park

SCOREBOARD: Euroa 128 (N. Hil 33, S Hamilton 21) defeated Mooroopna 121 (S. Dadallage 4-46, W. Jackson 4-55)

E GRADE

EUROA hosted Old Students for their Round 10 match of the E Grade season at the Memorial Oval Captain Connor McCombe won the toss and sent Old Students into bat first.

Old Students commenced with a solid 63-run partnership, setting a sturdy foundation.

However, post drinks break, Cooper Goodall made a decisive breakthrough, turning the tide in Euroa's favour.

Oli Robertson capitalized on this momentum, delivering another crucial blow in the subsequent over.

The dynamic bowling duo, Jack Wilson and Dave Clarke, then took control, expertly curbing the Old Students' run rate.

Their precision paid off as they claimed four wickets between them—Jack securing one and Dave capturing three.

Adding to the excitement, Tim Swift and Carl Norton executed outstanding run outs, showcasing their sharp fielding skills.

With these efforts combined, Euroa restricted Old Students to 8-126 from their 40 overs.

Chasing 127, Euroa faced an early setback with the loss of Norton.

Tim Swift joined forces with Phil Thompson, and together they crafted a crucial 30-run partnership for the second wicket before Thompson was caught behind.

Swift continued to anchor the innings under the scorching sun, with Connor McCombe added a valuable 17-run stand for the third wicket before McCombe was bowled.

Leaving Euroa at 3-55 at drinks, still requiring 72 runs for victory.

Rayan Moore then entered the fray, partnering with Swift to add a vital 22 runs for the fourth wicket before falling LBW.

Matt Lawrence arrived at the crease, providing the final push needed for victory.

Swift and Lawrence combined their efforts in an unbeaten 50-run partnership, steering E Grade to a thrilling win with 11 overs to spare.

Swift finished with an impressive 63 not out, while Lawrence contributed a solid 26 not out, sealing the game in style.

Euroa’s next game isn’t until January 11 when they travel to take on Nagambie.

SCOREBOARD: Old Students 8-126 (D Clarke 3-15, J Wilson 1-11) defeated Euroa 4-127 (T Swift 63*, M Lawrence 26*).