UPDATE: In a breathtaking finale, Newport-Digman clinched a dramatic victory over St Albans in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition, concluding the match on the very last ball. The thrilling encounter unfolded in Group B1 on July 15, 2023, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Newport-Digman posted a total of 119 runs after being sent in to bat, with Christopher Campbell leading the charge, scoring 28 runs. However, St Albans appeared to be in control during their chase, reaching 4-116 at one point. The game took a dramatic turn as they lost a staggering 6 wickets for just 4 runs, culminating in their collapse to 118 runs on the final delivery. Michael Formosa emerged as the standout bowler for Newport-Digman, claiming 6 wickets for just 15 runs.
St Albans’ Joshua Hine was the top scorer with 40 runs, but it was not enough to secure victory. The shocking turnaround has left fans buzzing and sets the stage for an electrifying season ahead.
In other matches from the same group, Deer Park triumphed over Altona North in another nail-biter. Altona North managed 116 runs, with Stanley Mcalidon scoring 54 runs. Deer Park, facing a tense chase, finished their innings at 119 runs, crossing the line with just five balls to spare.
Grand United also celebrated a victory on the same night, successfully chasing down Sunshine United’s total of 103 runs. The Gorillas secured their win by finishing at 104 runs for 5 wickets, with Will Rhodes top-scoring at 20 runs.
In Group A1, PEGS maintained their unbeaten streak with a commendable win against West Coburg St Andrews. PEGS scored 198 runs, with Nilanka Rukshitha shining bright with 64 runs. The Redbacks fought valiantly but ended with 186 runs, falling short despite a solid start.
Moving to Group C1, Druids celebrated their first victory in the T20 competition, defeating Keilor. The Wizards put up 126 runs, while Keilor stumbled to 118 runs, with Noah Panala scoring 47 runs but unable to secure the win.
In a thrilling encounter, Westmeadows continued their strong performance by defeating Oak Park St Francis de Sales. The Warriors restricted the Saints to just 107 runs and successfully chased down the target, finishing at 112 runs for 6 wickets with Donovan Pell leading the scoring with 27 runs.
Sunbury opened their account with an emphatic win against Footscray United, bowling them out for a mere 69 runs. The Roar chased down the target comfortably, finishing at 73 runs for 2 wickets.
The excitement continued in Group A4 as Sunshine upset Yarraville Club. The Crows scored 145 runs, while Yarraville managed only 132 runs in response, with Viraj Lakshitha scoring 53 runs in a losing effort.
In Group B1, Greenvale Kangaroos showcased their dominance with an impressive total of 178 runs. Tarek Moughanie stole the spotlight with a blistering 70 runs, leading his team to victory over Pascoe Vale Hadfield, who could only muster 129 runs.
Bellbridge maintained their winning streak by defeating West Newport, scoring 111 runs and chasing down the target of 115 runs with nearly four overs to spare.
As the competition heats up, fans are eagerly anticipating the next round of matches. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates from the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition as teams battle for supremacy in this exhilarating format.
