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Cricket 2nd XI rue missed opportunities
26/03/07
By Thomas Nickson

Sunday afternoon will be reflected on as one of missed opportunity, as home-side University lowered their colours to Northcote in their Group Final of Cricket Victoria’s Premier 2nd XI competition. With Northcote reeling at 6/84 in their run chase, University was unable to claim the four remaining wickets before the visitors overhauled the set target of 248.

Sent into bat, University made a solid start with openers Merriman and Barton compiling 61 runs for the first wicket. Christopher Grant was top-scorer for the home team with his innings of 57, while the remainder of the batting line-up all made starts, however failed to convert these into big runs.

Chasing early wickets, Van Cuylenberg, Kennedy, and Marshall responded to the challenge, each instrumental in reducing Northcote to 6/84. However, a gutsy 143-run seventh wicket partnership between Northcote’s Francis Gill and Michael Westland, revitalized their chase. The away side eventually reached 7/252, claiming a three-wicket victory and a hard-earned berth in the Premier 2nd XI Final against Geelong next weekend.

Matthew Marshall was best with the ball for University taking 3/52 from his 18 overs.


Home Membership Facilities Group Fitness Health Services Clubs Sport and Recreation Ski Lodge About Us Contact Us News Archive Merchandise	Cricket 2nd XI rue missed opportunities 26/03/07 By Thomas Nickson Sunday afternoon will be reflected on as one of missed opportunity, as home-side University lowered their colours to Northcote in their Group Final of Cricket Victoria’s Premier 2nd XI competition. With Northcote reeling at 6/84 in their run chase, University was unable to claim the four remaining wickets before the visitors overhauled the set target of 248. Sent into bat, University made a solid start with openers Merriman and Barton compiling 61 runs for the first wicket. Christopher Grant was top-scorer for the home team with his innings of 57, while the remainder of the batting line-up all made starts, however failed to convert these into big runs. Chasing early wickets, Van Cuylenberg, Kennedy, and Marshall responded to the challenge, each instrumental in reducing Northcote to 6/84. However, a gutsy 143-run seventh wicket partnership between Northcote’s Francis Gill and Michael Westland, revitalized their chase. The away side eventually reached 7/252, claiming a three-wicket victory and a hard-earned berth in the Premier 2nd XI Final against Geelong next weekend. Matthew Marshall was best with the ball for University taking 3/52 from his 18 overs.