Mt Waverley Cath's and STC prevail in a thrillers in Burt. Yakubowski puts Glen Waverley to the sword. Some highlights from synthetic at the weekend
Cath's win the derby
We got around to two Burt Shield Matches on Saturday - Round 4. At the derby between Mt Waverley Catholics and Mount Waveley Uniting we saw an entertainging game unfolding. MWC had send MWU into bat - the MWU lads were up and about as, according to one unnamed player, they were rapt to see their team post a healthy total for a change! Unfortunately 175 was not quite enough - Cath's Shane Griffin (18*) held his nerve to get his side over the line 9 wickets down with two balls to spare.
Not Out!
A strong appeal is denied by the umpire in the Burt Shield match between Mt. Waverley Catholics and Mt. Waverley Uniting. Photo: © Chris Mirabella 2023
Mount Waverley Catholics v Mount Waverley Uniting Photo Gallery
Batter glances the ball down the leg side in the Mount Waverley clash for a few runs. - Photo: ©Chris Mirabella 2023
Raise the BAT
Max Yakubowski raises the bat on his way to 123, to set up a large total for Trinity Willison against Glen Waverley in Burt Shield. Photo: © Chris Mirabella 2023
Glen Waverley v Trinity Willison Photo GalleryTrinity Willison hammer Glen Waverley
No sooner had we arrived at Brentwood Reserve, Trinity Willison's Max Yakubowski took a single to notch up his ton - he made 123 (87) and with his opening partrner Calan Jackson (51) shared a 190 run partnership. Glen Waverley could only muster 86 in reply on a day they will be keen to put behind them.
In other Burt matches, STC prevailed in a thriller against the Monash Roaders in a match that went down to the last over of the match. And a high scoring affair at Seddon Reserve saw Clifton Hill also overhaul the target set by West Ivanhoe United in the final over. Kyle Dundas hit 91 for Clifton Hill, Basim Khan 90 for WIU.
Powerful lofted cover drive
Alex Digby hits a powerful shot for Mount Waverley Uniting on his way to 17*. Photo: © Chris Mirabella 2023
Mount Waverley Catholics v Mount Waverley Uniting Photo GalleryIn Macgibbon, Nathan Douglas took some inspiration possibly from his sendoff the previous week by posting 140 not out in Boroondara's win against Toorak Prahran - who fell agonisingly short in the chase. Burwood Uniting Canterbury prevailed over Clifton Hill in a cliff hanger, while Deepdene Uniting and Trinity Willison scored comfortable wins.
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