Huge chase for Jets against Suns

STRATHFIELDSAYE needs 357 runs to beat Strathdale-Maristians in Saturday’s finale to round six in the Bendigo District Cricket Association’s first XI action.

The Jets have home-ground advantage at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane against the ladder leader and reigning premier.

Opening batter Daniel Clohesy struck another century on day one as Grant Waldron scored 88 in the Jets’ score of 5-356.

Jets captain Campbell Love took 3-96 off 22 overs and will play a key role with the bat, as will Chathura Damith and Ben Devanny.

Sandhurst resumes on 8-94 chasing Kangaroo Flat’s tally of 108 at Bendigo District RSL Oval/Weeroona Oval.

After capturing five wickets on day one, Liam Bowe is six not out and Matt Scott is unbeaten on eight.

Rylea Jones is the number 11 batter.

Luke Stagg has taken 4-17 off 10 overs for the Roos and Adam Burns and Dylan Klemm have two wickets each.

Bendigo is in a strong position to win on Golden Square’s turf at Haymes Paint Shop Oval in Wade Street.

The Goers are 0-36 after dismissing the Bulldogs for 112.

Captain James Ryan captured 5-19 in 12.4 overs as Bailey Goodwin bowled eight maidens in his spell of 1-9 off 11 overs.

Bendigo United will chase Huntly North’s target of 263 at Harry Trott Oval.

Kasun Siddihewage struck four sixes and 12 fours in a brilliant knock of 140 for Power.

White Hills needs 254 to take the points against Eaglehawk at McDonald’s Oval in Scott Street.