TIGERS came out on top at Faulkner Park against Diggers to keep their finals chances intact on Saturday.
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Diggers set the hosts 139 for victory with Ji Cooley (45) doing a majority of the scoring as Tigers opening bowler Zac Barwick led the charge with 3-24.
Diggers were 5-104 with 12 overs remaining but fell apart – losing their final five wickets for just 34 runs.
Nathan Houston also picked up 2-36 before Tigers’ captain Luke Richards steered them home with a superb unbeaten 85.
The Tigers passed the required total just three wickets down in the 31st over to record their second-straight win.
HADSPEN notched up a 36-run away victory against Cressy after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Chieftains were 2-65 after 20 overs with Nathan Balym again the rock of his side’s innings before he was run out by Cressy captain Sam Graham for 67 as the visitors crept their way to 8-177.
The Bulldogs managed to take regular wickets with Damian Woods (25) and Andy Compagne (20) the only other real contributors for Hadspen.
David Radeski was Cressy’s main weapon taking 3-25.
In reply, Cressy were 3-71 halfway through their innings with coach Jono Goss (24) and Sam Graham in control.
The Bulldogs needed 39 runs off 36 balls with three wickets in hand after Nick Price trapped Graham LBW for 45 but were all dismissed for 141.
Hadspen coach Scott Driessen collected 3-25 and Price ended up with 2-23.
LONGFORD easily dealt with ACL at home to post their eighth win of the season.
The Country Tigers rolled the Bluebacks for 121 with Adam Smith (3-17), Brett Martin (3-25) and Kieran Davey (3-23) all having days out.
ACL lost regular wickets throughout their innings with Drew Clark (29) and Daniel Summers (20) their major run scorers.
Longford captain-coach Josh Adams continued his rich vein of form with 56 not out, while Jackson Blair fell three-runs short of a half century.
It is understood Beauty Point defeated last-placed Trevallyn.
Scoresheets were not provided to The Examiner.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Luke Richards (TIG) 85 no
- Nathan Balym (HAD) 67
- Josh Adams (LONG) 56 no
- Jackson Blair (LONG) 47 no
- Adam Smith (LONG) 3-17
- Kieran Davey (LONG) 3-23
- Zac Barwick (TIG) 3-24
- Scott Driessen (HAD) 3-25
- David Radeski (CRES) 3-25
- Brett Martin (LONG) 3-25