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Deer Park goes two from two

Deer Park’s batting strength was on show as it went two from two in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division competition.

After a strong win to start the season, the Lions faced an improved Keilor over the past two weekends.

The Blues made 221 on day one of the match with former Sri Lankan star Dimuth Karunarathna top scoring with 82.

The Lions made some quick runs and on Saturday resumed at 1-72.

Aaron Shellie and Daniel Satori batted strongly as they took the score past 100 and then past 200 with the side on track for victory.

Sartori (71) fell when the win was in sight but it meant little as the Lions went on to make the runs, finishing 2-276.

Shellie finished with a run a ball 140 which included 16 fours and six sixes.

It was single wicket takers for the Blues.

Speaking on Deer Park’s social media, coach Mick Andreadis said it was a great win by the boys.

“Shellie and Sartori a great partnership there with only losing one wicket, only giving one chance for the day,” he said.

“It was great to see [Mohammed] Alfar polish them off. All in all, it’s been a terrific day’s play.

“Onwards and upwards next week against Altona North.”

After two rounds, the Lions are one of two teams that are undefeated.

Sydenham-Hillside, which claimed first innings points against Altona North on day one of its clash, wasn’t able to come away with the full 10 points.

The Storm resumed at 3-129 having passed Altona North’s total of 125 late on day one.

Batting on to start two day, the Storm made 6-267 before declaring.

Halwathurage Jayasinghe finished unbeaten on 100 off just 61 balls. He hit 10 fours and seven sixes.

Altona North was 6-148 when the game was called.

Sanka Ramesh Abeyruwan took two wickets for the Storm.

Elsewhere, St Albans lost a heart stopper to Craigieburn.

Craigieburn was bowled out for 128 on day one, with the Saints finishing with 127.

The Saints tail fought hard after being 8-99 but fell just short.

John oon top scored with 33 at the top of the order while Paul Hetherington, who came in at number 10, finished 17 not out and almost got his side home.

Craigieburn was 4-97 in their second innings when the game ended.

It was single wicket takers for the Saints.

In other games, Westmeadows won a thriller with Airport West St Christopher’s, and Yarraville Club’s and Aberfeldie’s game ended in a draw due to rain.

In the Issacs Howarth Shield, Sunshine United had a big win over Altona Roosters, while Sunshine lost to Footscray United.

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