The third round of the Dick Hunt Twenty20 competition was played on Friday night, with Glenavy and Valley recording victories over Oamaru and Union respectively.
Glenavy chased down Oamaru's modest total of 72, winning by eight wickets with 25 balls to spare.
After winning the toss and batting first, Oamaru collapsed spectacularly, losing their first four wickets for just 4 runs. Regan George (21) and Luke Taylor (18) attempted to rebuild the innings but found little support as Oamaru managed only 72/9 from their 20 overs.
Harry Murphy and Zach Graham shared the wickets, both taking 3 apiece. Murphy was particularly economical with 3 for 7 from 4 overs, while Graham finished with 3 for 12 from 3 overs.
In reply, Murphy remained unbeaten on 29 to anchor the chase as Glenavy reached their target of 73/2 in just 15.5 overs.
Valley held their nerve to defend 167 in an entertaining contest at King George Park.
After winning the toss and batting first, Valley posted 167/6 from their 20 overs. Liam Direen top-scored with 59 off 37 balls, while Campbell Fowler (34 off 25) and Hunter Growcott (25 off 18) provided valuable contributions. Blake White was the standout bowler for Union, claiming 2 for 20 from 4 overs.
Chasing 168, Union started badly at 30/2 before Blake Martin and Alex Wilson combined for a crucial 93-run partnership. Martin's dismissal for 71 off 44 sparked a collapse that swung the game back in Valley's favour. Needing 21 runs at the start of the penultimate over, Wilson fell for 42 off 42, effectively ending Union's hopes as they finished on 160/8 in 20 overs.
Jacob Fowler took 3/24 and Hamish Fowler claimed 2/25 for Valley in their first win over Union in senior club cricket in four years.
Short Scorecard(s)
Senior - Dick Hunt - Round 3
Valley Senior vs Union Senior at King George Park
Valley Senior 167-8 ( L. Direen 59no, C. Fowler 34, J. Kelly 26, H. Growcott 25, B. White 2-20 )
Union Senior 160-8 ( B. Martin 71, A. Wilson 42, S. Senior 12no, J. Fowler 3-24, H. Fowler 2-25 )
Union by 7 runs.
Glenavy vs Oamaru Senior at Centennial Park Oval, Oamaru
Oamaru Senior 72-9 ( R.J. George 21, H. Murphy 3-7, Z. Graham 3-12 )
Glenavy 73-2 ( H. Murphy 29no )
Glenavy by 8 wickets.
Second Grade - Holiday Club20 - Round 3
Oamaru Club30 vs Union Club30 at King George Park
Oamaru Club30 73 ( B. Coleman 22, H. Armstrong 3-9, J. McCormack 2-10, J. Murray 2-16, A. Mishra 2-17 )
Union Club30 78-1 ( A. Mishra 31no, K. Chetty 20 )
Union by 9 wickets.
Albion Club30 vs Valley Club30 at Weston Domain
Valley Club30 79-8 (J. Varghese 3-9, A. Mathew 3-18 )
Albion Club30 83-6 ( J. Joesph 29, R. Whitham 3-11, C. Anderson 2-8 )
Albion by 4 wickets.