Union win 9 in a row
The North Otago Hawke Cup team after their victory against Nelson to take the Hawke Cup for the second time
Saturday, 1 March 2025

Union secured its ninth consecutive Borton Cup win with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Albion at King George Park.

Chasing 133, Union lost only Thomas Anderson (40) before Thomas Shields (52*) and Antony Cromwell (33*) guided them home in the 25th over.

Albion had been well-placed at 103-3 but collapsed to 132 all out, losing seven wickets for 29 runs. Amal Asok (34) and Lyle Aichroth (34) led their batting effort .

Union's Brad Fleming took 4-31, Blake Martin 3-20, and Liam Mavor 2-29..

The victory ensures the Payne Tempero Cup will remain in Union's trophy cabinet for the winter.

Oamaru eased past Glenavy on the artificial wicket, finishing with 119/4 in 32 overs. Lachlan Brookes top-scored with 40, while Quinn Wardle finished 22 not out.

Glenavy's Rodney van Leeuwen took 2-30.

Earlier, Glenavy was bowled out in 32 overs for 117, Hamish McCulloch (44) providing the only resistance.

James Ferris (3-9), Stephan Grobler (3-32), Hunter Wardle (2-25), and Quinn Wardle (2-1) shared the wickets.

At Weston, Valley edged St Kevin's College by 23 runs in the closest match of the round.

Valley posted 148 in 40 overs, with Hunter Growcott (30), Cameron Grubb (29), and Shannon Dunnett (25) leading the way.

Flynn Sanford (4-26) and Hamish Fowler (3-31) were the pick of St Kevin's bowlers.

St Kevin's chase was anchored by Hawke Cup opener Jack Kelly, who made 43 before his dismissal. Liam Direen tried to guide his team home, but wickets were falling around him. He was the last man out, also for 43, as St Kevin's were bowled out for 125 in 39 overs - handing Valley a 23-run win..

Cameron Grubb was the star with the ball for Valley, taking 5-25, while Ben Kay chipped in with 3-35.

Short Scorecard(s)

Senior - Borton Cup - Round 12

Albion Senior vs Union Senior at King George Park
Albion Senior 132 ( A. Ashok 34, L. Aichroth 34, B. Fleming 4-31, B. Martin 3-20, L. Mavor 2-29 )
Union Senior 133-1 ( T. Shields 52no, A. Cromwell 33no )
Union by 9 wickets.

Oamaru Senior vs Glenavy at Glenavy Domain
Glenavy 117 ( H. McCulloch 44, J. Mulligan 16, J. Ferris 3-9, S.F. Grobler 3-32, Q.I. Wardle 2-1, H.J. Wardle 2-25 )
Oamaru Senior 119-4 ( L.X.F. Brookes 40, Q.I. Wardle 22no, H.J. Wardle 15, R. van Leeuwen 2-30 )
Oamaru by 6 wickets.

St Kevins 1st XI vs Valley Senior at Weston Park
Valley Senior 148 ( H. Growcott 30, C.N. Grubb 29, S. Dunnett 25, F. Sanford 4-26, H. Fowler 3-31, E. Fariu 2-19 )
St Kevins 1st XI 125 ( J.W. Kelly 43, L.T. Direen 43, C.N. Grubb 5-25, B.D.P. Kay 3-35 )
Valley by 23 runs.

Second Grade - Club30 - Round 8

Valley Club30 vs Albion Club30 at WCS Outer Oval
Valley Club30 257-4 ( T. Sidhu 125no, M. Walker 42, J. Nicol 2-20 )
Albion Club30 61 ( P. Bajwa 17, J. Murray 3-10, A. Singh 3-14, R. Sheehan 2-8 )
Valley by 196 runs.

Union Club30 vs St Kevins 2nd XI at St Kevin's 1
Union Club30 192-5 ( J. McCormack 54no, G. Curry 39, K. Chetty 33, V. Fox 2-19 )
St Kevins 2nd XI 142-9 ( C. Fowler 69, C.M. Smith 17no, J. McCormack 4-14, K. Chetty 2-18 )
Union by 50 runs.

WBHS Smith vs Oamaru Club30 at Whitestone Contracting Oval
Oamaru Club30 239-4 ( S. Smit 80no, S. Rana 80, J. Crawford 21, I. McLean 2-30 )
WBHS Smith 78-9 ( I. McLean 24, I. Wardle 3-14, B. Coleman 2-6 )
Oamaru by 161 runs.

Third Grade - Youth Blast - Round 9

WBHS Johnson vs St Kevins College Junior XI at St Kevins 4A
St Kevins College Junior XI 100-9 ( H. Gough 31, B. Emerson 2-7 )
WBHS Johnson 101-3 ( A. Watt 27no, B. Emerson 21 )
WBHS Johnson by 6 wickets.

Valley Youth Blast vs North Otago Primary Youth Blast at 1 March 2025
Valley Youth Blast 105-4 ( I. Wardle 22 )
North Otago Primary Youth Blast 106-5 ( H. Nowell 31no, J. Murray 26no, L. Mavor 3-20, I. Wardle 2-14 )
North Otago by 3 wickets.

-Scott Cameron

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