HEATHCOTE faces another big test at Taradale this Saturday as the Castlemaine District Cricket Association hits the 15th round of A-reserve matches.<\/p>\n
After splitting last weekend’s results at home at Pigeon Park in Heathcote against Newstead and Campbells Creek Colts the Saints take on the second-placed Taradale.<\/p>\n
The Saints and Taradale clash starts at 1pm.<\/p>\n
It was two wins from as many starts for Taradale as it defeated Campbells Creek Colts and Castlemaine United in last weekend’s matches.<\/p>\n
The round eight match between the Saints and Taradale was abandoned because of wet weather.<\/p>\n
Stung by a 23-run loss to North Castlemaine at Heathcote’s Barrack Reserve last Saturday the Saints bounced back on the same ground the next day to beat Campbells Creek Colts.<\/p>\n
The Colts were held to a score of 5-129 off 40 overs as Brian Austin and Cale Polson featured among the wicket-takers.<\/p>\n
Although he did not take a wicket, vice-captain Tim Gleeson kept the heat on as he finished with 0-14 off eight overs.<\/p>\n
In the chase for victory, opening batter Brad Rowe hit 56 not out from 65 deliveries as the Saints reached 0-130 in the 18th over.<\/p>\n
The previous day Heathcote was bowled out for 137 in reply to Newstead’s target of 8-160.<\/p>\n
Best for the Saints were Kyle Seidel and Nick Malavisi on two wickets, and fine innings of 46 by Tim Gleeson and an unbeaten 28 by Ben Poulton.<\/p>\n
At four rounds to go in the home-and-away series, Heathcote is fifth on 78 points.<\/p>\n
The Saints will be trying to overtake Muckleford which is on 78 points and hosts Harcourt ths Saturday.<\/p>\n
Heathcote’s run to complete the regular season is on Campbells Creek Colts turf in round 16, a bye a week later, and against Castlemaine United at Camp Reserve in the 18th round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
HEATHCOTE faces another big test at Taradale this Saturday as the Castlemaine District Cricket Association hits the 15th round of A-reserve matches. After splitting last weekend’s results at home at Pigeon Park in Heathcote against Newstead and Campbells Creek Colts the Saints take on the second-placed Taradale. The Saints and Taradale clash starts at 1pm. […]<\/p>\n