A destructive spell from one of the TCL’s quickest bowlers has handed Cressy a humbling eight-wicket defeat at Hadspen.
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Less than 29 overs were needed for a result as Sri Lankan star Sameera Vishwaranga had his way with the Bulldogs’ batting line-up, snagging the incredible figures of 5-5 off 4.4 overs.
The Bulldogs reached 1-31 after 10 overs, but lost 9-13 in 52 balls to be 44 all out with Chieftains coach Liam Reynolds also taking 4-16.
Sam Henley (2-21) removed openers Nathan Balym and Damian Woods before the home side passed the target inside nine overs.
LONGFORD needed just 44 balls to chase down Legana’s 66 in the second thrashing of the round.
Playing just his second premier league match of the season, Trent Spencer took six consecutive wickets for a career-best haul of 6-24, with keeper Sam Howe (21) one of only two Durhams to reach double figures.
The Durhams made a good fist of defending a small total, dismissing both openers cheaply to reduce Longford to 2-5.
Dylan Sharman (2-15) took the prize wicket of Dilan Sandagirigoda (39 off 17), but not before the star import had taken 25 off one Aaron Dusautoy to kill off the game.
ACL did its finals hopes no end of good with a 168-run win over Beauty Point.
Top four trio Matthew Oates, Chathura Athukorala and Shaun Woods all made 50s in a commanding total of 7-250, with Quinton Tahiri (2-34) the Point’s only multiple wicket-taker.
Skipper Rob Crane and former South Launceston opener Chris Hay put on a good stand of 39, but there was little else to celebrate for the visitors as Cameron Martin and Ash Batty took four wickets each in 82 all out.
TREVALLYN took a 73-run win over Perth after a man of the match performance from skipper James Whiteley.
The all-rounder scored 41 in Trevallyn’s 133 and then collected three wickets and three maidens off 3.3 overs to help bundle the Demons out for 57 in 23.3 overs.
Kyle Strochnetter (4-27) and Dave Patten (38 off 32) also enjoyed good performances for the home side, while Andrew Rigby picked up four wickets for Perth.