Several cricket teams chase big target

TARGETS of 333-plus will be chased in three matches in Saturday’s finale to round three in the Bendigo District Cricket Association’s first XI action.

Bendigo United needs 392 to mark its first win of the season against Strathfieldsaye at Catherine McAuley College.

Jets’ captain Campbell Love struck 133 on day one as Patrick Felmingham, 79, and Ben Devanny, 78, also starred.

Keys to the Redbacks chances are with Riley Treloar, Darcy Mills, Hugh and Heath Behrens.

Bendigo needs 351 to end Sandhurst’s unbeaten run.

The Goers are on home turf at Lead Advisory Oval in North Bendigo’s Atkins Street.

Kyle Humphreys and James Ryan are in great form with the willow, but are up against a Sandhurst attack that includes Taylor Beard, Liam Bowe and Liam Stubbings.

Huntly North needs 334 to beat Strathdale Maristians at Pegasus Pitstop Oval in Huntly’s Strauch Reserve.

Suns’ captain Cam Taylor hit a century and James Barri scored 75.

After starting the season with consecutive tons, Suns’ opening batsman Daniel Clohesy was bowled for 35.

Huntly North chased down Kangaroo Flat’s target in round two.

The Kangaroos will chase Eaglehawk’s score of 270 at National Heating and Cooling Oval in the Borough’s Canterbury Park.

Best for the Hawks on day one were Linton Jacobs, 69, and Harvey White, 65, as Adam Burns captured 6-92 off 23 overs for Flat.

Lowest target is 222 as Golden Square resumes on 0-7 at McDonald’s Oval in Scott Street, White Hills.

Demons’ captain Caleb Barras hit 63 runs.