Gonawala's 102 wins Mortlake cricket thriller on final ball
Mortlake opener Saman Gonawala scored 102 off 74 balls to carry his side to a one-wicket victory against Russells Creek.
Saman Gonawala's fast 102 off 74 balls set up Mortlake's win in a WMDC premier cricket match that came down to the final ball on Saturday. Mortlake chased down Russells Creek's 249 with one wicket and 28 balls left.
Drama struck late in the match. With the Cats nine down and scores level, a draw loomed until reigning cricketer of the year Clinton Baker's unbeaten 52 sealed victory when the umpire called a leg-side wide on the second ball of the 41st over.
The day saw four centuries across the competition. Mortlake captain Craig Britten took 3-53 with the ball and praised Gonawala for setting up the win.
- 102 off 74 balls
- Gonawala's innings
- Russells Creek 249
- Target chased
- One wicket and 28 balls spare
- Final result
- Now sixth with 2 wins and 1 loss
- Mortlake standing
Why it mattersA last-ball win shows the unpredictability of cricket and keeps Mortlake in contention early in the season.
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