By Nicholas Creely
DDCA Twenty20 Review
Wednesday 30 November saw another action packed night of Twenty20 action in the Dandenong District Cricket Association.
In what was the fourth round of the association’s entertaining round robin, Hallam-Kalora Park stole the show making a whopping 2/213 in its clash with Silverton.
The Hawks, on the back of Jordan Hammond (85) and Leigh Booth (82 not out), were too strong in the end as Silverton ended on 7/157 at the end of their innings.
Beaconsfield continues to be a surprise packet, bowling brilliantly against Narre South before chasing down its lowly 90 in just 13.5 overs.
Berwick has just edged out North Dandenong with marquee Maroon Chris Thewlis (76 off 34 balls) stealing the show with half a dozen sixes.
The Bears posted 4/159, with Ryan Williamson (52) and UK marquee Callum Parkinson (52 off 29 balls) putting on an 80-run partnership, before the Maroons were left just ten runs short, with Ryan Crawford (4/18) bowling the Bears home.
Narre North went down in a low-scoring affair to Parkfield, as the North almost defended its low total of 82.
But the Bears were just good enough, passing the total at 7/83 off 19 overs, with Josh Dowling bowling two maidens for North.
Dandenong West has got the chocolates, defending 121 against Mordialloc.
Bulls all-rounder Andrew Harry (50) was in fine touch, and with the ball, marquee player Jackson Fry (2/17) and Peter Atkinson (2/13) were instrumental, as the Bloodhounds were kept to just 7/100.
Dingley has knocked over reigning champions Springvale South in an entertaining and high-scoring affair.
The Dingoes batted, as marquee Rob Quiney (32) and Matthew Hague (91) batted brilliantly, helping them post 3/163 off their 20 overs.
Despite a solid half-century to Dylan Quirk (64 not out), the Bloods fell short by 10 runs, with Brett Forsyth (31) also making runs.
Kaushalya Weeraratne’s five-wicket haul has seen Heinz-Southern Districts dismantle Narre Warren by 49 runs.
Weeraratne (5/15) was on fire, while with the bat; Michael Davies (59) led from the front, helping the Cobras reach 7/130.
The Magpies were bowled out for 81.
And finally, Ryan Hendy (40 not out and 5/10) has put in an all-round spectacle, as Fountain Gate defended just 95 against Lynbrook.
Round 5 of the T20 competition will be played on Wednesday 14 December, with Buckley Ridges and Dingley set to be the marquee match of the round.
