UPDATE: Corowa’s Nick Grant made headlines with a stunning bowling performance, leading his team to a vital win against Belvoir in Cricket Albury-Wodonga Provincial on Saturday. In a match where both teams were desperate for their first victory, Grant’s exceptional skills proved decisive as he dismissed Belvoir’s star player Lachie McMillan for a golden duck.
Corowa set a moderate target of 145 runs, putting pressure on Belvoir to perform. Grant’s early strike was crucial; he took 2 wickets for 23 runs in just eight overs, leaving Belvoir struggling at 3 for 26. “Nick Grant bowled an unbelievable spell,” said wicketkeeper Ben Fulford, who caught McMillan. “He hit the spot and was decking it both ways; he bowled an absolute peach.”
As the visitors managed to reach 128 runs, Fulford emphasized the team’s strong bowling strategy: “We pressured them really well; they had no intention to take the singles, which showed our understanding of the game phases.” Corowa’s fielding was sharp, with Fulford noting that taking most catches was key to their success.
Earlier in the match, Fulford shone with the bat, scoring an impressive 78 runs off 80 balls, including four sixes and four fours. Notably, No. 9 batsman Blake Elliott contributed a solid 16 not out, showcasing the team’s depth and resilience.
In other matches, Tallangatta maintained its unbeaten streak with a six-wicket win over Lavington, thanks to Hunter Hall‘s stellar performance, scoring 71 runs. Meanwhile, Albury dominated New City, winning by seven wickets with Louis Botes taking 5 wickets for just 7 runs as the Phoenix collapsed for only 83 runs.
In the CAW Hume division, Osborne clinched a thrilling one-wicket victory against Henty. Opener Shannon Terlich dazzled with a blistering 90 runs from 76 balls, while the match concluded dramatically when the last pair secured the win with a boundary.
As the season progresses, the standings after round three reveal Wodonga at the top with a perfect record of 3-0, followed closely by Albury and Tallangatta, both at 18 points. Corowa sits in a challenging position with 6 points, looking to build momentum after this crucial win.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds and teams vie for supremacy in Cricket Albury-Wodonga.
