Paxton third grade opening batsman Adam Bice became the fifth association player this season to notch up a ton to set up victory against Supporters Club at Millfield.
The 29-year-old blasted six boundaries and cleared the rope on nine occasions on his way to 103.
Bellbird has opened up a handy 10-point lead in the first grade competition and remains the only side to have won all games after four rounds. This comes on the back of a hard fought 24-run victory over the much improved Wentworth Hotel at Allandale on the weekend.
The visitors won the toss and batted first, compiling a competitive eight for 169 from their mandatory 40 overs. Opener Rob Clark continued his recent good form with the bat, top scoring with 57. The rest of the top and middle order failed miserably, however all-rounders Scott Miller (28) and Pat Cagney (38 not out) steadied the ship for the Tigers and they were able to reach a defendable target. For the Wood Ducks Scott Anderson (3-48 off 10), Darren Sutton (2-23 off 10) and Nathan Wright (2-55 off 10) took wickets.
In reply the home side made a fair fist of the run chase, eventually running out of overs finishing with eight for 145. Dave McCarty blasted 43 before his running between the wickets let him down, with Mark Anderson and skipper Matt Radnidge scoring 26 apiece to keep Wentworth in the game. Miller completed an excellent all-round game for Bellbird with 3-32 off 10, with left arm seamer Ben Bradley chipping in with 2-31 off eight.
Mulbring were too good for Supporters Club in their five wicket victory at Baddeley Park.
Supporters won the toss and made first use of the favourable batting conditions. Tidy bowling and fielding restricted the home side to 7/147 from their 40 overs, with Michael Gates leading the way with 34. Andrew Nicolai (28), Nathan Stapleford (20), Anthony Lindner (17 no) and Beau Cowley (16 no) all made runs for the home side, while Nigel Callan (4-34 off 10) and Josh Lewis (2-23 off 8) were the main wicket takers for the Mulbring.
In pursuit of the modest target, the Marlins cruised to victory in the 34th over, with Josh Lewis capping an excellent all-round match with an unbeaten 48. He was well supported by the hard hitting Greg Sheehan (40), Chad Lewis (17) and Adam Sheehan (16).
Greta/Branxton’s woes continued as they were easily beaten by Railway Hotel at East End.
Batting first the Blues struggled, and were eventually all out in the 37th over for 110. Brent Dries led the way with a solid 40, skipper Danny Davey (23) and Ian Shearer (15) offered support, with the rest of the Greta/Branxton batting scorecard nothing short of abysmal. Alan Heath (3-23 off 8.3), skipper Troy Culley (3-25 off 7) and Dave Seers (3-17 off 10) all bowled outstandingly for the Eagles.
The home side past the target in the 24th over, with Andrew Robinson caressing an unbeaten 50. Opening partner Beau Lewis made 36, with Culley completing the formality with 21.
Kurri had the bye.
Second Grade
Bellbird 0/72 (M. Clark 55no, J. Barrett 14no) defeated Wentworth 68 (S. Hedger 16, J. Spence 14, C. Schumacher 5-19 off 8, D. Condron 2-38 off 6, B. Hindmarsh 3-11 off 2.1).
Mulbring 4/33 (M. Mascord 19no, Z. Sneesby 3-21 off 4) defeated Supporters 29 (A. McCullum 13, P. Field 4-6 off 5, D. Lord 2-6 off 6).
Greta/Branxton 7/168 (M. Hammond 38, C. Lawrence 34, P. Walkling 22no, C. Kedwell 20, D. Bard 20no, S. Nugent 18, M. Plumridge 3-18 off 7, B. Caine 2-35 off 6) defeated Railway Hotel 163 (A. Field 74no, B. Cain 38, L. Gibson 22, P. Walkling 4-37 off 8, C. Kedwell 2-18 off 9).
Kurri 5/182 (L. Miller 82, D. Palmer 52no, G. Laing 21, D. Smith 2-39 off 7) defeated Peden’s Hotel 176 (L. Miller 37, P. Brennan 27, D. Olsen 23, Ju. Collins 23, S. Fisher 16, L. Miller 5-36 off 10, D. Palmer 2-36 off 7).
Third Grade
Mulbring 121 (W. Watson 30, S. Parker 24, L. Iselin 21, D. Bailey 15, M. Farley 4-50 off 10, L. Kermode 3-20 off 10, A. Hare 2-1 off 1) defeated Wentworth 83 (S. Edwards 36, K. Gogerly 27, M. Fallon 14no, D. Young 3-31 off 5, M. Walkington 3-4 off 4, P. Cook 2-11 off 5).
Paxton 224 (A. Bice 103, D. Orr 42, S. Ryan 20, P. Peek 4-17 off 4.4, G. Workman 2-49 off 10, M. Scott 2-56 off 9) defeated Supporters 9/215 (T. Kirk 69, A. Davies 62, G. Workman 25, P. Peek 20no, S. Woods 19, M. Roberts 3-43 off 6, D. Orr 2-25 off 10, A. Orr 2-54 off 8).
Peden’s Hotel 217 (C. McLennan 75, M. Zechel 58, T. Johnson 25, M. Merrick 25, D. Gregory 4-36 off 10, J. O’Connell 3-50 off 9) defeated Supporters Gold 115(A. Fensom 42, M. Woodbury 22, B. Kirkman 14, C. Babic 5-41 off 7, J. King 2-14 off 4).
Greta/Branxton bye.
Fourth Grade
Paxton 1/45 (K. Reilly 25, A. Taylor 20) defeated Supporters 39 (S. Hooker-Connell 18, J. Bailey 3-18 off 5, K. Reilly 3-11 off 6).
Railway Hotel 8/134 (S. Vandelhazeno 39, D. Read 21, M. Teasdale 20, M. Livingstone 16, T. Hart 3-32 off 7, M. Wilkinson 2-26 off 10, S. Wilkinson 2-17 off 5) defeated Greta/Branxton 125 (S. Wilkinson 64, M. Wilkinson 18, D. Read 3-15 off 8, J. Reid 3-20 off 6.2, S. Vandelhazeno 2-40 off 9).
Supporters Gold 182 (W. Redmond 62no, T. Goldman 57, L. Hooker-Connell 33, J. Zechel 4-39 off 7, L. Thorley 3-39 off 6) defeated Peden’s Hotel (no details available).
Bellbird defeated Wentworth by forfeit.
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