A GRADE
EUROA A Grade travelled to Vibert Reserve to play Karramomus in day one of the last game in the Haisman Shield two-day competition.
Euroa lost the toss, with Karramomus making Euroa take the field.
Euroa were made to toil for the whole day against Karramomus, who scored a massive 7-388 from their 80 overs.
Sham Dadallage dazzled with four wickets, Nic Hill snagged two, and Vaughan Kirk chipped in with one as Karramomus ended the day at 7-388.
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Euroa's bowlers worked tirelessly, persistently searching for breakthroughs in a day that tested their stamina and resolve.
Despite the arduous task, the team's spirit remained unbroken as they strategised for the next innings, looking to counter Karramomus’ formidable total with a determined batting performance.
SCORECARD: Karramomus 7-388 (S. Dadallege 4-171, N. Hill 2-79).
B GRADE
EUROA B Grade took on Karramomus at the Friendlies in the last round of the B Grade competition.
Karramomus won the toss and sent Euroa in to bat.
Euroa made a rocky start to the game and continued to struggle throughout the innings.
Ethan Saxon top-scored with 27, followed by Paul Allen, Leo Murphy, Ryan Hill, and Tim Swift, who were the other batters to reach double figures.
Despite their efforts, Euroa was bowled out for a modest total of 141.
In reply, Karramomus began their innings with confidence, but Jack Walters gave Euroa a spark of hope by taking a wicket with the very first ball of the innings.
However, Karramomus’ batters soon found their groove and easily chased down the target.
They not only reached Euroa’s total but continued to pile on the runs, ending the day at stumps with an impressive score of 3-171.
Ryan Hill supported Euroa’s bowling attack by nabbing two wickets, but the combined efforts could not stem the run flow from the opposition.
SCORECARD: Euroa 141 (E. Saxon 27, P. Allen 24) vs Karramomus 3-171 (R. Hill 2-36, J. Walters 1-26).
E GRADE
EUROA E Grade travelled to Bunbartha to face Northerners in the second-last round of the E Grade competition.
Euroa won the toss, with captain Connor McCombe electing to bat first.
Euroa made a blazing start to the match, with Dave Gleeson and Phil Thompson pushing their opening partnership past 60 before Thompson was bowled out.
Dave followed soon after, scoring a classy 56.
Luke Gilliland then stormed onto the scene, smashing 52 off just 42 balls, complete with three massive sixes.
Towards the end, Euroa had a bit of a hiccup, losing 5-7, but Jack Wilson and Billy O’Brien held their ground, both finishing not out.
With 182 runs to defend, Euroa started with a bang as captain Connor McCombe took a wicket in the very first over.
The excitement continued when Dave Gleeson grabbed two wickets in the 10th.
However, that turned out to be Euroa’s last hurrah, as Northerners turned the game on its head, chasing down the total in the 27th over with ease.
Euroa travels to Waaia next week in the last round of the season.
First ball at 12.30pm.
SCORECARD: Euroa 9-181 (D. Gleeson 56, L. Gilliland 52) lost to Northerners 3-182 (D. Gleeson 2-51, C. McCombe 1-38).
