Tara Murray
Bacchus Marsh’s strong form has continued in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup.
After a big win in the first week back after Christmas, the Bulls got one back against Rupertswood on Saturday.
Having lost the first clash between the two teams, the Bulls came out firing at home.
Rupo won the toss and elected to bat in hot conditions, but struggled to get going, bowled out for just 98.
Daniel Kavanagh top scored with 26 for Rupo, while Thomas Wardell was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets.
While the Bulls lost an early wicket, it meant little as they easily chased down the runs. The Bulls finished 1-99 in 21 overs.
James Lidgett continued his good form finishing 41 not out, while Brenton Payne finished 40 not out.
Diggers Rest Bulla cemented its spot in the top six with victory against East Sunbury.
The Burras made 8-229 from their overs with Mulkapuge Lakshan top scoring with 53 as the middle order did most of the damage.
Lachlan Wilkins was the only multiple wicket taker for the Thunder.
After tumbling to 5-52 the task was always going to be tough for the Thunder. It would fall well short, bowled out for 166 in the last over.
Caine Schofield top scored with 36 for the Thunder. Rhys Berry and Indika Massalage took three wickets each for the Burras.
In other results, Jarryd Vernon put on a show for Gisborne against Woodend.
Vernon made a massive 178 as the Dragons made 9-279 from their 50 overs.
Woodend fought hard, but were bowled out for 202. Warren Else top scored with 74 not out.
Romsey skipper Ben Way was also in the runs, making 134 not out against Wallan.
The Redbacks finished 6-268 from their overs after being in trouble at 5-22.Adam Frost finished with 92.
The Magpies finished 9-204.
Sunbury United accounted for the Sunbury Kangaroos in the other match.
