First XI Healesvill(e 9/193) defeated by Warrandyte (7/200):
Taking on the top of the ladder Warrandyte at Queens Park, Warrandyte batted first and got off to a flyer at 0/116 off six overs.
Momentum changed when Ayrton Dehmel was hit in the jaw by a bouncer and had to retire on 69 from 54 balls.
Healesville fought back and restricted Warrandyte to 7/200 from their 40 overs.
Josh Handasyde 3/31 and Tarkyn Nicolandos 2/36 were our multiple wicket takers.
It wasn’t an ideal start to the run chase at 3/33 but Nic Zinghini 33 and Ash Hamer 66* got the innings back on track.
With 10 overs remaining we had required 56 runs with five wickets in hand.
Unfortunately we lost wickets too quickly and although Ash Hamer was in fine form, we fell short by seven runs.
Second XI Healesville (6/218) defeated by Lilydale (3/219):
This week the Twos took on Lilydale.
Winning the toss and batting, Denzel Parsons (31) got us off to a quick start but losing a few quick wickets found us 3/61.
Some big hitting from Michael Davern (76), some lovely batting from Ben Wallace (58) and a partnership of 128 and our innings finished 6/218.
Sam Drummond (2/36) started us off well again this week, unfortunately with a couple chances going down and Lilydale returning serve with some big hitting of their own.
Raff Morcrombe (1/28) got our next wicket late in the day but Lilydale passed our score three wickets down in the 38th over.
Third XI Healesville (3/178) defeated Chirnside Park (8/163):
Healesville travelled to Chirnside hoping for a strong performance in club legend Alan Pearce’s 200th game. Tyler Braden (56*) and Mark Powell (63*) responded, both scoring magnificent half centuries in the Bloods 3/178. Cooper Bell (2/17) and Grant Braden (3/24) then did the damage with the ball, securing a memorable win.
U12 Thirds – Healesville (68) defeated by Kilsyth (3/92):
Healesville’s Third U12s side lost in an even contest on Friday night against Kilsyth.
Sent into bat, and missing four players, Healesville managed a competitive 68 runs with top scorers Reggie Morcombe (15 n.o.) and Alby Gotch (11).
Healesville had Kilsyth in trouble with quick wickets to Rory Jackson-Ward (2/10) and Arlo Turner (1/11), including a great catch by Angus Holmes.
Some near misses followed, and Kilsyth managed to get over the line.
Positive signs for Healesville despite the loss.
U14 Thirds – Healesville (1/157) defeated Mooroolbark (5/107):
Healesville batted first with plenty of run being scored.
Most batters retired with Daniel Shaw 26*, Mika Kerst 28*, Sam Hyndman 22*, Louis Keath 19*, Harry Thomas 17* and Ryder Hudson 16* building our score to 1/157 from 25 overs.
The total was too high but a great knock from Darcy Tilney 40* helped Mooroolbark reach 5/107.
U16 Seconds – Healesville (8/133) defeated by Templeton (7/135):
Raff Morcombe 26*, Darcy English 42*, Aeden Senti 30 and 3/20.
