Tom Craig produced an unbeaten half-century as Tatts claimed a comfortable eight-wicket victory over RSL in Narrabri District Cricket Association’s first grade competition.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, RSL struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Tatts bowling attack, eventually being dismissed for 117 in 30 overs.
Cooper Brayshaw top-scored for RSL with 47 from 63 deliveries, including five boundaries and two sixes, while Jordan Doolan (20) and Bailey Keeler (16) were the only other batters to reach double figures.
RSL found themselves in early trouble at 4-27, with Jonty Schwager doing the damage for Tatts, claiming three wickets, including Hadley Sevil and Max Hunter.
Brodie Heron also made an important contribution with the ball, taking 2-19 from eight overs, while Darcy Gleeson (2-13) and Tom Craig (2-1) also claimed two wickets apiece.
Craig’s remarkable figures came from just one over, while Tatts also benefited from a wicket each to Josh Campbell.
In reply, Tatts made light work of the target, reaching 2-118 in 24.2 overs to secure victory.
Craig anchored the innings with an unbeaten 65 from 83 deliveries, striking 11 boundaries in an assured knock.
He received support from Josh Campbell, who finished unbeaten on 21 from 50 balls, while Jacob Nichols provided an early boost with 15 from 12 deliveries.
Nichols and Craig put on 33 for the opening wicket before Nichols was dismissed by Andrew Harvey.
Karl Hatfield fell for one to Nathan Trindall, leaving Tatts at 2-46, but Craig and Campbell combined to guide their side home without further loss.
Trindall and Harvey claimed a wicket each for RSL, but Tatts had little trouble chasing down the target.
Sign Print Stitch bowlers set up second-grade victory over Boggabri
Sign Print Stitch Colts secured a 34-run victory over Boggabri RSL in Narrabri District Cricket Association’s second grade fixture, defending a modest total with an impressive bowling performance.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Sign Print Stitch were dismissed for 117 in 37.1 overs, with Fletcher Whan top-scoring with 40 from 75 deliveries.
Gus Ford provided a useful contribution at the top of the order with 23 from 33 balls, while David McInnes added 14 and Blair Lennox scored nine.
However, Boggabri kept the pressure on throughout the innings, with Cody Kember leading the attack with an excellent four-wicket haul, finishing with 4-20 from 6.1 overs.
Jock Symington, Ashley Gough, Sam Plevey and Rex Plevey also picked up a wicket each as Sign Print Stitch struggled to build partnerships.
In reply, Boggabri’s chase never gained momentum as the side slumped to 9-83 in 22.3 overs, falling 34 runs short of the target.
Michael Harris-Clayton was instrumental in the collapse, claiming 3-13 from five overs, while Bentley Myers (1-5) and Blair Lennox (1-1) also made important contributions.
Ryan McConnell and Fletcher Whan chipped in with a wicket each, while Gus Ford also claimed a scalp.
Jarod Adams was Boggabri’s leading run-scorer with 33 from 32 deliveries, including two boundaries and two sixes, but received little support from the remainder of the batting order.
Tatts secure second-grade win over RSL
Tatts claimed a 34-run victory over RSL in second grade, with a strong bowling performance helping the side defend its total of 119.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Tatts were restricted to 9-119 from their 40 overs, with Tim Cameron providing the backbone of the innings with an unbeaten-style determined effort of 55 from 61 deliveries.
Cameron struck four boundaries and a six in the innings, while Rodney Kirk (18) and Michael Morgan (10 not out) provided support.
RSL’s bowling attack kept Tatts in check throughout the innings, with Justin Saunders (2-11), Mitchell Shields (2-15) and Percival Thwaites (2-39) each claiming multiple wickets.
Thomas Webster (1-7) and Daniel Hughes (1-20) also contributed to the effort as Tatts finished with a total of 119.
In reply, RSL struggled against a disciplined Tatts bowling attack, eventually being dismissed for 85 in 22.3 overs.
Gould was the standout performer, producing an outstanding spell of 6-17 from eight overs, including two maidens, to dismantle the RSL batting order.
He struck early and continued to take wickets at regular intervals, with Lucas Duff (13) and Thomas Webster (7) among his victims.
Jake Cooper also played a key role with 3-18 from seven overs, while Tim Cameron claimed the remaining wicket.
RSL captain Beau Tomlinson provided some resistance with an aggressive 32 from 25 deliveries, striking five boundaries, but his dismissal with the score at 83 effectively ended their hopes.
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