U10s Olinda v Montrose Cricket Club
THE Olinda under 10s headed down to Hume Fraser Reserve to play Montrose.
The boys had a great night in beautiful conditions.
It was terrific to see that most bowlers were able to take a wicket and great contributions with the bat from everyone.
Hamish Fraser and Hayden Anderson were able to hit a number of boundaries each, with improvements in running between the wickets and a warm welcome to first gamer, Xavier Kemm.
U12s/2 Olinda AO123 v Ainslie Park AO 140
Ainslie Park resumed at 2/68, the Olinda boys bowled and fielded consistently well, with Josh McMeekan the pick of the bowlers with 2/7 off 4 overs.
In reply, Olinda put together a number of small partnerships, but eventually finished 17 runs short of victory, with eight overs still available.
The loss of five wickets last week proved the difference, but a huge improvement was observed by the Olinda boys all round.
U12s/5 Olinda A/O 27 and 6/91 v Sth Croydon A/O 95 and 3/91
Olinda went down fighting in the second innings, posting 91 with Lauchlan Bates making 15 not out which was well supported by Gidi making 10.
Lauchlan Bates and Xander Oldfield both took apiece.
U14s Olinda 4/165 v Croydon Ranges AO 117
Croydon Ranges resumed at 7/52 and certainly made the Olinda boys earn every wicket.
Olinda’s bowling and fielding was good, but the batsmen placed high value on their innings. Cyrus Wright picked up two wickets with his leggies.
Olinda resumed at 2/92 with 25 overs to face.
Some solid batting saw Olinda finish at 4/165, with Nathan Rose finishing on a hard earned 25, having been involved in two 50+ run partnerships, with the in-form Jake Riordan on 36 not out.
Congratulations to Aiden Ardley who posted a fine 50.
