The Tigers will look to continue feasting on their opponents as the TCL heads into round 13.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Coming off a comprehensive 10-wicket win against George Town, First-placed LONGFORD will face Bracknell at the Bracknell Recreational Ground this weekend.
The Tigers' aforementioned victory came at the hands of bowler Kieren Davey, who finished 5-20 in six overs.
"He's been unreal for us this year ... his bowling's been incredibly impressive," Longford captain Jackson Blair said.
Blair himself was able to go unbeaten on the day in a 98-run partnership with coach Josh Adams.
"It was pleasant to get another good win, the bowlers got the job done - Josh and I got to go out there pretty relaxed," he said.
It was pleasant to get another good win, the bowlers got the job done - Josh and I got to go out there pretty relaxed.
- Longford's Jackson Blair
The Tigers bumped HADSPEN from the top of the table, holding a two-point lead.
The Chieftains will lock horns with Evandale - captain-coach Liam Reynolds said the team was eager to get back into its dominant form after a bye.
"We've got to be switched on - I relay to the guys all the time that we've just got to play good, hard cricket for the whole game," he said.
"What we learnt [in our loss] against Longford ... anyone can be beaten."
The Panthers are coming hot off a four-wicket upset against ACL to get their second win for the season.
Evandale's Jonty Manktelow said the team was thrilled with the win.
He said another great bowling innings would hold the Panthers in good stead as they face a top batting team in the Chieftains.
"If we can get some early wickets against them - anything can happen," Manktelow said.
The loss was ACL's second in a row, and pushed them out of the top four.
"I'm a bit devastated to be honest," ACL captain Shaun Woods said.
"To Evandale's credit they played a really good game of cricket ... they bowled and batted really well, it was one of those days where we just couldn't beat them.
"We just need to get runs on the board - we faced a full overs worth but only made 163 ... we need to be on our toes."
ELSEWHERE IN SPORT:
New number four Perth will head into a bye this week after winning four games in a row.
Above them is TREVALLYN, who'll face off against Legana.
Round 13 ladder:
Team W, L, D
- Longford - 8-1-2
- Hadspen - 8-1-1
- Trevallyn - 8-2-1
- Perth - 5-5-1
- ACL - 5-5-0
- George Town - 3-7-1
- Evandale - 2-7-1
- Bracknell - 2-8-1
- Legana - 2-7-1
Harry Murtough
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
