Under 12-9 Healesville 7/119 defeated Coldstream 74 – by Adam Keath
A good win by the U12-9s after a few scares against Coldstream. Losing the toss and being sent in to bat Healesville had a top-order collapse leaving the Bloods7/43 of 10 overs. But a great last wicket stand between James Howden (26 no), Manny Winrow (20 retired no) and Jackson Lehman holding up the other end staying NO after 34 balls got Healesville to 7/119 off 23 overs. James Howden then opened the bowling, intent on winning the game on his own, and took an impressive 4/9 off 3 overs, the rest of the wickets were taken by Louis Keath 2/4, Declan Kruize 1/12, Ahren Wicker 1/6 and Ryder Hudson 1/7 kept Coldstream to 74 runs, some great fielding with both Louis Keath and Gus Morcombe holding onto two catches each. Another great win sets up a top-of-the-table match next week against Yarra Junction
Under 12-4 Healesville 4/146 defeated Mount Evelyn 93
Mt Evelyn batted first on a perfect evening for cricket. Taylor Caldicott (1/2)and Ben Hunter (1/4) bowled well but the highlight of Healesville’s bowling innings was a hat-trick by Raff Morcombe who bowled 3 batsmen in a row to bowl out Mt Evelyn and finish with 4/12. Chasing 93, Healesville’s batting depth proved too strong with Raff Morcombe 54*, Henry Harding 26*, Ben Hunter 14*, Taylor Caldicott 13* and Tully Ellis 5* all batting well and reaching retirement or being not out.
Under 14 Healesville 6/125 defeated Wandin 7/115 – by Liam English
Good batting performances from Darcy English (25*), Eli Prentice (24*) and Cooper Bell (23*) who all remained not out. Good bowling effort by Charlie Jarrert (2/9) and Sam Keith (2/12)
Under 16 Healesville 9/70 defeated by St Andrews 6/123
Playing at Queens Park Healesville bowled first and got an early runout. Some solid batting from St Andrews enabled them to build a score of 6/123. Healesville had two multiple wicket takers, Amelia English 2/6 and Leonard Robinson 2/20. Gabe Houlihan chipped in for a wicket also. Needing almost 5 an over from 25 overs the run chase never gained momentum with only two players reaching double figures, Ethan Nikcevich (16) and Denzel Parsons 16*. Healesville batted out the 25 overs and finished on 9/70.
Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 6/181 defeated by East Ringwood 3/237 – by Josh Handasyde
This week, the Healesville 1st XI faced East Ringwood in a one-day match down at Queens Park. East Ringwood won the toss and opted to bat on a fast outfield and a perfect summer’s day. It started favourably for East Ringwood with the openers getting off to a fast start before Liam English got the first breakthrough. East Ringwood was then able to consolidate with a 110-run partnership between S. Griffiths (68) and Ryan Webster (89*) East Ringwood finished their innings 3/237. Healesville had plenty of runs to chase and got off to a strong start with Ash Hamer opening the batting and making a quick-fire 15 including a huge six before being tragically caught at point. Max Wallace and Josh Handasyde went at rebuilding the innings with Wallace coming out guns blazing en route to a well-made 34 before being run out. Healesville was 2/71 after 15. At the 20-over break Healesville was ahead of the rate but lost wickets at regular intervals. Josh Handasyde (59*) carried his bat through the innings providing the base for Healesville to keep attacking but ended the innings 6/181. Next week the Bloods play their last game before Christmas at home against South Warrandyte in another one-day match
Seniors 2nd XI – Healesville 89 defeated by Seville 0/99 – by Ethan Nikcevich
Healesville won the toss and sent Seville out into the field with Ben Mackey and Ethan Nikcevich opening the batting, Mackey was dismissed early whilst Ethan started strong before being trapped in front for 12, Ben Wallace looked solid seeing off the opening bowlers before edging one through to the keeper for 9, Brenton Damrow (19) and Glen Poynton (18) looked to score runs with Glen hitting a six down the ground onto the roof, a flurry of wickets continued to fall and Healesville was all out for 89. Seville’s Andrew Cummins (38*) and Kane McDonald (56*) were solid as they passed Healesville without loss of a wicket in the 24th over. Healesville’s undefeated start comes to an end as they now move to 5-1 on the season.
Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 8/176 defeated by St Andrews 6/228
St Andrews got off to a dominant start with both openers retiring at 50. Healesville’s bowlers toiled away with Eli Prentice 2/35 and Gabe Houlihan 2/39 the multiple wicket takers. Chasing 228 proved too many to chase but some good batting from Dave Plunkett (35) and Matt Cooper (37) allowed Healesville to build a respectable total of 176. The highlight of Healesville’s batting was the innings of Gabe Houlihan who made his highest score in cricket (43*) and provided great resistance to ensure Healesville batted the full allotment of overs. Well done Gabe.
Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 117 defeated by Chirnside Park 8/213 – by Adam Keath
Healesville fourths struggled under the hot sun against Chirnside Park at Wesburn on Saturday. Losing the toss and being sent into the field all the bowlers struggled to contain the scoring and take wickets. Chirnside ended on an impressive 8/213. Premdeep Sing was the standout with 2/9 of 3 and one wicket each for Cooper Bell, Amandeep Sing, Peter Coster, Matt Wilkinson and Sam Keath. With the pressure on scoring quickly Healesville’s top and middle order crumbled leaving Healesville 9/40 in the 12th over. A touch of respectability was restored as Amandeep Singh and Tom Robinson put on a 77-run last wicket stand getting Healesville to 117 all out. Great innings by Amandeep finishing with 58 n.o.
