Harkness is finally on the board in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield.
Having stepped up into the Johnstone Shield this season, Harkness has had its challenges at times.
On Saturday, there were plenty of celebrations as the side got over the line against Eynesbury.
Harkness president Marc Turner said it was really good for the group to taste success.
“It’s pretty good and the boys were excited,” he said.
“It’s been a pretty good effort to be up in the higher grade than we were expecting.
“I was a bit apprehensive. They’ve had some really good performances without getting the results.”
Turner said they had been happy with how the group had been playing, but it was about doing it for the whole 45 overs.
On Saturday, the Eagles batted first and made 7-183.
Kayne Jones top scored with 38 for the Eagles.
Vijay Veer took two wickets for Harkness as five bowlers were among the wickets.
Turner said they thought it was a run chase that they could complete.
“We’re always capable of chasing down big scores,” he said. “Sometimes you need a little bit of luck to go your way and this time it did.
“They had ice in their veins and the opportunity was there and they took it.”
Harkness hit the winning runs with 14 balls remaining, finishing 8-186.
Mandeep Singh top scored with 36 at the top of the order.
Harkness remains bottom of the ladder but are now only three points behind the Eagles.
Turner said they were hoping the result would give the group confidence for the rest of the year.
“Hopefully onto bigger and better things,” he said.
“We know they can get it done and this will give them a bit more confidence. Hopefully we’ll get a few more wins in the run home.”
Harkness’ second XI has had a solid season and is finals contention.
Turner said that group was a solid unit.
In other matches, Diggers Rest Bulla suffered a shock loss to East Sunbury.
After a disappointing performance last week, the Burras were hoping to bounce back against the Thunder.
The Burras made 8-194 from their overs with Nathan Crosland top scoring with 78 at the top of the order.
Shiran Ekanayake Mudiyanselage and Jay Patel took three wickets each for the Thunder.
The Thunder hit the runs with two overs remaining, finishing 5-195. Gurwinder Singh top scored with 55, while Nathan Dent finished 53 not out.
The Burras sit second on the ladder.
