Wendouree rout Darley to claim biggest statement of BCA season
Wendouree beat Darley in a six-wicket victory with debutant Logan Attard taking two wickets.
Wendouree made a big statement in the Ballarat Cricket Association's opening weekend, beating Darley at CE Brown Reserve on Saturday. Tom Batters was great with the ball, giving up just six runs across 10 overs (1-6).
Logan Attard is a former Delacombe off-spinner playing two grades higher. He took two wickets on his top-flight debut and impressed captain Ash McCafferty.
Darley managed 9-135, which Wendouree chased down easily in a six-wicket win. McCafferty said the victory showed the Red Caps' depth, with some players still finishing overseas commitments.
Leigh Lorenzen batted freely during the chase. The result warned other BCA clubs about Wendouree's genuine title threat.
- 1-6 across 10 overs
- Batters' bowling figures
- Two grades higher than previous level
- Attard's grade step up
- 9-135
- Darley's total
- CE Brown Reserve
- Venue
Why it mattersThe strong performance sets a mark early in the season, showing Wendouree has the depth to challenge for the title even though key players are unavailable.
AustraliaBallarat Cricket Association fans now have a team to watch; Wendouree appear strong contenders early in Victoria's regional cricket season.
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