Griffith triumphs over Coly in season opener

Th home side missed a few early opportunities, allowing the Griffith openers to get away to a good start.

George O'Conner made the breakthrough for Coly after a top edge to Hunter Pound.

Wickets were hard to come by for the Coly bowlers, with several Griffith Batters retiring.

Bowlers Hunter Pound and Nathan Burke both picked up wickets in the final overs with Josh Winter taking catches on both occasions.

Griffith posted a total of 151.

Coly had a shaky start to the batting innings, losing wickets a frequent intervals.

Nathan (38) provided a stable platform at one end, playing some great shots to stabilise the innings, but was run out in a late order mix-up that sealed the game for Griffith.

Coly continued to bat through the overs, with Baxter Pound and George forcing Griffith to remain on the field for the full 30 overs.

Coleambally were eventually dismissed with two balls remaining for 64.

Nathan was the top run scorer with 38 and one of the best bowlers with 1/9. Other successful bowlers were George (1/13) and Hunter (1/22).

The next game is against Leeton on November 15.

Training is each Saturday at 8am at the cricket nets.

Thirds

Coleambally’s third grade team may be a few short on numbers, but their heart and effort is next level.

In the first game they bowled Leagues Club out for 138 in 26 overs with Lachy Hardy the pick of the bowlers taking 2/7 off three overs.

In reply Daly and Jack Old shared a 62 run opening partnership as Daly smacked 10 fours and one huge six to make 65 off only 71 balls.

Tom DeMamiel (27 not out) and Brock Shields (18 not out) guided the Junior Nomads home inside 26 overs.

Junior cricket

Phil Burge has Junior Blast back each Saturday starting at 8.30am at No.3 oval for children aged 5-9 years.

To register and claim your pack, go to www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/ed1e58.

• Cricketers of all ages are welcome to join the Coleambally Cricket Club. For more information, contact Shawn Iddles on 0448 299 875.