Young Bulls charge to victory

Winners are grinners: Bacchus Marsh’s Under 11A Mixed side have won the premiership, defeating Melton South 120 to 106. Photo: SUPPLIED

BACCHUS Marsh’s Under 11A Mixed side have secured the cherry on top of a flawless season, claiming the premiership in a battle against Melton South.

Bacchus Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first, with each Bulls bowler bowling a good line and length, making it difficult for Melton South to score.

Highlights for the strong bowling performance were the stingy efforts of Elijah Macdonald (1/2 off 2 overs) and Zach Hose (1/9 off 3 overs).

In the field, the Marsh were led by Cohen Gardiner with 2 direct run outs, before Beau Graham opened the batting and made a massive 31, including 3 fours and 2 sixes.

The Bulls will surely feel they deserved the win after an undefeated season, but the Melton South side should hold their heads high, having made the season-long flag favourites work for the ultimate victory.

Under 11A Mixed

Bacchus Marsh 120, Overs 20. B. Graham 31, E. Macdonald 13. E. Macdonald 1/2, Z. Hose 1/9.

Melton South 106, Overs 20. R. Rajpal 15*, O. Yates 12*. K. Sharma 2/7, K. Yates 2/7.

Bacchus Marsh (1st, Premiers) won by 14 runs.

Under 13A Mixed

Bacchus Marsh 48, Overs 18. C. Kraljik 15, E. Wakefield 6*.

Darley 59, Overs 7. Levi Sanders 36*, Fletcher Kilmartin 12*. L. Sanders 2/6, M. Apostolidis 1/3.

Bacchus Marsh (3rd, runners up) lost by 8 wickets.