Mitchell Lole smashes 187 as Newcastle wins NSW Country Championships opener
Mitchell Lole scored 187 in a 50-over match as Newcastle defeated Illawarra 4-321 to 165 in the NSW Country Championships.
Mitchell Lole, recently arrived in Newcastle, scored 187 Thursday in the NSW Country Championships against Illawarra. Mitchell Lole's 160-ball knock included 19 fours and one six.
Newcastle posted 4-321 in 50 overs, then bowled Illawarra out for 165. Lole's in outstanding form this summer, three centuries from seven innings, averaging 75 and dismissed below ten just once.
He shared a 198-run partnership with Patrick Moore (72) for the third wicket. Coach Adrian Chad said the knock was 'a great exhibition, scored all around the ground and hit the ball hard.'
- 525 at average of 75
- Runs this summer
- 3 from 7
- Centuries from innings
- 187
- Knocked score
- 4-321 in 50 overs
- Newcastle total
Why it mattersA young batter in red-hot form tells you who to watch in coming cricket seasons.
AustraliaNewcastle's cricket side is built on strong recent form, with Lole's century run helping the region perform well in NSW representative cricket.
