Crucial Cobram clash for Saints

The A-grade Saints travelled to Nathalia to take on the season’s ladder leaders.

Winning the toss, the Saints elected to bat but consistent line and length bowling restricted their ability to score freely like previous games.

Rory Bartlett top scored with 25 after a solid partnership with Brad Loats (14).

Darcy Pyle played a cameo of 15 runs at the end of the Saints’ innings to get the score to all out for 91 in the 44th over.

With a small target to defend, the Saints opening pair of Brady and Rory Bartlett ( 0/ 5) had Nathalia on the back foot early at 3 for 12.

Nathalia put their heads down against the strong Saints bowling when Brady (4/37) struck again.

Lochie Conboy (1/34) then picked up the dangerous Luke Quinn, caught on the boundary, and a run out saw Nathalia at 6/77 after 27 overs.

But Nathalia were able to settle again.

They passed the Saints’ score in the 29th over, finishing at 6/93 and winning by four wickets.

Darcy Pyle collected the Tim Harris Transport Award.

This week Berrigan hosts Cobram for a crucial must win match.

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Under-12 cricket last Thursday night had Berrigan travelling to take on Finley White.

The Saints were sent in to bat, * posting a great team effort of 122 after 20 overs.

Will Batten top scored with 29, which included a huge six over long on and four fours.

In reply, the Saints’ bowling restricted Finley to 89 with Will picking up three wickets.

Ollie Batten claimed two and Leroy Kortum and Patrick Arnold each got a wicket.

This lead to the Saints winning by 33 runs.

Patrick picked up the Federal

Hotel Parmi Award for his two catches in two balls, four runs and one wicket.

Kobe Smith collected the Loats Family Award for his eight runs and tight bowling.

This week the Saints host Barooga on Thursday Night.

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Berrigan’s under-14s match against Katamatite was washed out. It has been changed to a one day match this weekend at home.