Sydenham-Hillside fade against Wyndham Vale

Ben Green. Photo by Damjan Janevski.

By Tara Murray

Sydenham-Hillside proved no match for Wyndham Vale in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association’s Charles Clark Shield division 4.

The Storm were bowled out for 123, with 6.2 overs remaining.

Ben Green top scored with 45 before being run out. A few others made starts, but no one was able to go on with it.

The Storm needed early wickets, but it wasn’t to be. Wyndham Vale had no troubles at all, finishing 5-125.

Storm captain-coach Dane Currency took 2-26, the only bowler with multiple wickets.

The Storm sits 1-1.

Ben Green. Photo by Damjan Janevski.

Caroline Springs lost against Maribyrnong Park St Marys in a low-scoring affair. Caroline Springs was bowled out for just 105.

Maribyrnong Park St Marys looked on track for a win at 3-95. They lost 5-1 to crumble to 8-96, but they steadied to win, finishing 8-109.

Maribyrnong Park St Marys is the only undefeated team after two matches.

Caroline Springs sits 1-1 like eight other teams.

Melton South Royals got their first win of the Russell Pollock Shield Division 5 competition, beating Barkly Street United. United was bowled out for 127, and the Royals made the runs with five wickets in hand to finish on 5-128.

Melton Centrals lost their first match of the season, losing to Footscray ANA.

Centrals made 9-157, with Footscray ANA making 4-163 in reply.

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