HEATHCOTE was stung by a seven-wicket loss against North Castlemaine as the Castlemaine District Cricket Association’s A-reserve teams marked round 13 last Saturday.<\/p>\n
After being sent in, Heathcote was dismissed for 89 in the 29th over of the showdown.<\/p>\n
Leading run-scorers for the Saints were Tim Gleeson, 18; Ben Poulton, 13; and Kyle Seidel, 13.<\/p>\n
A superb bowling performance was led by Darren Hinck, 3-12 off six overs; Jamie Allan, 2-21 off eight; and Nicholas Ryan, 2-34 off eight.<\/p>\n
There were two run-outs.<\/p>\n
After being 1-22, it was opening bat Gavin James and number three John Howorth who teamed up for a 57-run stand to put North Castlemaine in control.<\/p>\n
An unbeaten knock of 38 by James included three fours.<\/p>\n
Howorth’s stint at the crease was ended on 28 after he had also struck three boundaries.<\/p>\n
The target was reached in the 21st over.<\/p>\n
Wicket-takers for the Saints were captain Rhys Ashen, 1-19 off 37 deliveries; Ben Poulton, 1-11 off three; and vice-captain Tim Gleeson, 1-17 off four.<\/p>\n
Teams have a rest on the Australia Day weekend.<\/p>\n
The Saints’ upcoming opponent in the 14th round, Newstead, did plenty of chasing in the field as Taradale reached 6-306 at Cricket Willow.<\/p>\n
Jakob Tidyman led Newstead’s attack with 4-28 off six overs.<\/p>\n
Newstead scored 8-210 through the play of Chris Elderfield, 51; Charlie Chapman, 48; and captain Kris Bafley, 21.<\/p>\n
Heathcote will back on home turf at Barrack Reserve to face the Steaders from 1.30pm on 1 February.<\/p>\n
When they met in round five it was Heathcote that scored a four-wicket victory on Newstead’s ground. The Saints scored 6-191 as Daniel Butler, 64 runs, and Tim Gleeson, 46, led the way.<\/p>\n
Newstead was bowled out for 189 as Ben Poulton and Nick Malavisi took four and three wickets respectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
HEATHCOTE was stung by a seven-wicket loss against North Castlemaine as the Castlemaine District Cricket Association’s A-reserve teams marked round 13 last Saturday. After being sent in, Heathcote was dismissed for 89 in the 29th over of the showdown. Leading run-scorers for the Saints were Tim Gleeson, 18; Ben Poulton, 13; and Kyle Seidel, 13. […]<\/p>\n