Kealba-Green Gully holds a six-point gap over third-placed Gladstone Park in the North West Metro Cricket Association’s George Luscombe Shield after a win over Clarkefield Brumbies on Saturday.
In a weekend of dual one-day games – Sunday’s matches were played after the Weekly went to print – Kealba took six points against Clarkefield to remain with six of ladder leader Pascoe Vale Central.
Kealba won the toss, sent Clarkefield in and held the Brumbies to 9-106 from their 40 overs with economical bowling and good support in the field.
Jarrod Catania proved impossible to get away, snaring 3-4 from eight overs, including four maidens. Danny Viani took 3-36 from his eight, Andrew Webb took 2-16 from his eight, and Matt Nadzielski took 0-13 from eight and held three catches.
Kealba lost just one wicket in the chase, opener Daniel Hewitt run out for 19 with 62 on the board.
They passed Clarkefield’s total in the 24th over, with Andrew Lambropolous (64) and Evan Long (20) the not-out batsmen.
Kealba’s second XI also had a win in the Vic Kyte Shield, passing Campbellfield’s 116 with four wickets in hand. Jayce Blum (32 not out) and Jerome Caterino (27) top-scored.
Sydenham-Hillside had a bye in the George Luscombe Shield on Saturday and the seconds beat Donnybrook in the Vic Kyte Shield.
Kealba-Green Gully was away to Gladstone Park on Sunday, while Sydenham-Hillside was away to Pascoe Vale Central.
