Ben Williams was the standout batsman of round 13 in the RSL-Kelly Cup, making 128 as CYMS White cemented its status as title favourites with a dominant win over Newtown Gold.
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Third grade’s leading run-scorer Marty Nelson was again among the runs, making 93, but his effort was overshadowed by Williams.
They added 121 for the third wicket then Williams took off, with 10 of his last 14 scoring shots being fours or sixes.
CYMS Whte finished at 6/285, with Chris Lenord and Ty Webb the only multiple wicket-takers.
Newtown Gold began solidly, with Kain Simpson (32) and Brendan Powyer (16) adding 42 for the first wicket but there was little joy from there. Jerose Joseph took 4/16 from eight overs as the Tigers were rolled for 125.
Darcy Chewings helped Rugby Blue move well clear of the bottom, taking 5/18 in his side’s 65-run win over South Dubbo Gold.
Grant Berryman had earlier top-scored with 67 in Rugby Blue’s total of 9/199 while Kieran Moore and Joe Yeo each struck twice for the Hornets.
In reply, Souths’ chances were ruined by Chewings, who tore through the middle order. He helped reduce Souths to 6/46 and they never recovered, all out for 124.
Moore showed fight, making 51 before being removed by man of the match Chewings.
CYMS Green returned to form at Lady Cutler South 3, scoring a tough two-wicket win over Newtown Black.
Mat Sharp starred for the Green Cougars, a three-wicket maiden the highlight as he finished with 5/10 from six overs.
Brian Carroll took 3/16 while Graeme Allen (30) was Newtown Black’s best.
CYMS Green was made to work in reply, but a mature 44 not out from junior Jake Settree helped them get home.
Rugby Red cemented its spot in the top four with a routine six-wicket win over South Dubbo Green.
Mitch Rosenbaum’s 3/8 from eight overs helped dismiss Souths Green for 113, while Ben Rosenbaum (2/16) and Wayne Munro (2/22) also contributed. John Byrne (44 not out) dominated his side’s innings.
The game was as good as over after Rugby Red’s opening partnership, with Brett Paul (42) and Ben Rosenbaum (28) adding 71 runs together.
Shafkat Malik (3/16) bowled well for the Souths but Ross Horrocks (26 not out) helped his side score a simple win.
Tight bowling and an unbeaten half century to Mike Coward helped RSL-Colts Red defeat Macquarie Blue and remain equal second.
The Colts Red bowlers restricted Macquarie Blue to 8/150 from 40 overs before Coward made 64 not out as the target was reached with six wickets in hand.
Ray Cusack (30), Shayne Wilesmith (25) and Babu Radhakrishnan (20) all made starts for the Blues but no one could kick on, while Wayne Cole (2/18) was Colts’ best with the ball.
After Pat Cuskelly (5) departed early in the chase, Coward and Glenn Armstrong (41) led the side towards the target with a 112-run partnership. Lachlan O’Malley (2/15) struck but Colts Red still cruised to victory.
A blasting half-century to Irfan Sagri and an unbeaten 45 from Jacob Coggan helped RSL-Colts White score a thrilling win over Macquarie White.
Justin Gavin made 74 not out and Matt Taylor scored 52 as Macquarie White piled on an impressive 3/230. Despite the imposing target, Sagri smashed 61 inside 15 overs before Mick Davis (33) and Coggan then kept the runs ticking over.
Macquarie White made inroads but Kane Olney (25 not out) gave Coggan great support as Colts won with nine balls spare.
Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
