FRIDAY night marked the completion of Round seven in the Shepparton U16 Cricket Competition, with Euroa delivering their strongest team performance of the season in a commanding win. After the first week of play was washed out, the match was converted to a 20/20 format at Deakin Reserve. Central Park won the toss and opted to bat first on a flat deck, but the Euroa lads showcased exceptional bowling and fielding to restrict their opponents to just 9-64 from 20 overs. The bowling attack was led by Cooper Goodall (3-12) and Ethan Saxon (3-7), who delivered outstanding spells. Ollie Wilson (1-9) and Freddie Hamill (1-1) also chipped in with tight bowling to keep the pressure on Central Park throughout the innings. Chasing a modest target at just over three runs per over, Central Park applied immediate pressure with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. However, Euroa held firm, and it was Jack Walters’ arrival at the crease that turned the tide. Walters played a match-winning knock, smashing an unbeaten 27 in a display of power hitting, steering Euroa to victory in the 17th over. Other key contributors with the bat included Ollie Swain, who retired on 11, and Ollie Wilson, who added 11 runs to the tally. Coach Timmy praised the entire team, highlighting their exceptional effort in all facets of the game. "It was a great team performance and the best win of the year so far for the Euroa lads," he said. Euroa will look to carry this momentum into their next match as they continue to build on their impressive form.
