After being sent into bat first, Jerilderie lost its first wicket early with Logan Eldridge hitting one to mid-wicket.
Cobram then struck again removing the other opener with Travis Lawton being run out to leave Jerilderie at 2/30.
Dave Hercus and Dan Eldridge wrestled back some momentum for the home team making it to drinks with no more wickets fallen with 50 runs added.
After both Dave and Dan fell, Cobram fought back quickly, bowling Jerilderie all out for 123.
Jerilderie then took the field, confident they could defend the small total.
However, it wasn’t until the eighth over and a well needed bowling change that Jaswanth Reddy took Jerilderie’s first wicket.
Jerilderie continued to take wickets however Cobram was rapidly chasing down the small target.
It wasn’t until Cobram needed three runs to win when the captain finally gave into Brad Aylett’s claims, “if you give me a bowl I’ll end it in an over”.
Things took a turn for the best when he took a wicket with his first ball, giving the home team a small flicker of hope, before proceeding to bowl a half tracker that was hit to the fence with ease to end the game.
It was a hard fought game in tough windy conditions with Cobram proving to be the stronger team last week.
Top scorers were Dan Eldridge 31, Travis Lawton 21 and best figures were Jaswanth Reddy 2/31, Brad Aylett 1/4, Oscar Kuzamba (1/19) and Lawton (1/21).
Under-13s
Jerilderie under-13s took on Barooga at home on Friday in a nail-biting match that came down to the final over.
With a few players short, under-11s Jobe Marshall and Koa Billing stepped up to lend a hand, and boy, did they deliver!
Jobe impressed with three wickets and 15 runs, earning himself the Jerilderie Newsagency Ice Cream Award.
Harry Rorato put in an outstanding effort with both bat and ball, while skipper William McGuinness took a great catch in the field.
Tyson Hercus smashed 28 runs, including his first six of the season, and claimed a wicket, earning himself the Makatak Award.
Lara Hercus provided excellent wicketkeeping, despite initially telling the coach she couldn't keep, saving a multitude of runs behind the stumps.
Franky Bryce also bowled exceptionally well, adding another wicket to Jerilderie's tally.
Barooga finished on 7/95, with the game going right down to the wire.
Just three balls into the final over, Barooga crept across the line to claim victory.
Under-11s
Jerilderie under-11s played our first away game against Cobram, after winning the toss and deciding to bat first the team started the game well with all kids playing some great shots.
Lorcan received the Newsagency Award after an excellent first game, batting and bowling really well.
Josh received the Jerilderie Sports Club award for his great all round strong performance.
A big thanks to Tom and Eden for scoring and helping the kids get organised.
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